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Susanville, California

city · Lassen County

At a glance

14,177
Population
$235,500
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$244,099
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$902/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$61,641
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
15.9 min
Average commute
89.8%
Homes with broadband
99.28%
Locations with fiber available
9.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services5% above
Utilities11% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost15% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college36 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college77 mi
High school graduates71.6%
College graduates11.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Susanville Economic Development
Official City of Susanville government directory page listing city departments and their contact information, including the Economic Development department.
county Lassen County Economic Development
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households in Lassen County with home energy bills by making a one-time payment to a utility company on behalf of the household.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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