1st Advantage MortgageIn Glenn County, California, the typical household earns $67,139 a year and the typical rent is $1,120. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in California before sharing details.
On this page
- Glenn County, CA: the basics
- Work, industries and travel time in Glenn County
- Income in Glenn County compared with California
- Housing costs in Glenn County
- Neighboring counties at a glance
- The communities that make up Glenn County
- Budget math at the Glenn County median
- Reading the Glenn County data as a borrower
- Who lives in Glenn County, in numbers
- Four steps for Glenn County borrowers
- Licensing and complaints for Glenn County
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Glenn County, CA: the basics
With an estimated 28,494 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Glenn County ranks 48th of 58 in California for population. It covers 1,314 square miles of land, or about 22 people per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Glenn County in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. Of the 5 Census places inside Glenn County, Orland leads by population with about 8,357; 2 of the 5 are incorporated.
Work, industries and travel time in Glenn County
Education and health care employs 21% of working residents, the largest share; agriculture, forestry and mining is next with 15%. The sharpest difference from the state is in agriculture, forestry and mining, at 15% locally and 2% for California. Averaged over the five survey years, 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking. Long commutes are the exception here: 9% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. 4.3% of households have no vehicle.
| Sector | Glenn County | Compared with California |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 20.6% | -1.5 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 15.1% | +13.1 pts |
| Retail trade | 12.1% | +2.1 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 8.8% | -0.6 pts |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% | 0.0 pts |
| Construction | 8.1% | +1.4 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
Income in Glenn County compared with California
At $67,139, the typical Glenn County household income is 2% above the median U.S. county ($65,681).
| Band | Glenn County | Compared with California |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 26.8% | +9.1 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 41.4% | +8.7 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 26.5% | -2.6 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | -15.2 pts |
About 27% of households earn under $35,000, while 32% clear $100,000. Census counts 16.0% of Glenn County residents in poverty, against 12.0% across California. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.434 (0 is perfect equality). None of these numbers decides a Glenn County application. Lenders weigh your own documented income against your own debts.
Housing costs in Glenn County
A typical Glenn County rental runs $1,120 a month including utilities, which is 45% below California. By the Census definition, 50% of Glenn County renters are cost-burdened. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,400, about 5.2 times the median household income. Owners occupy 61% of homes.
| Home costs | Glenn County | California | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,120/mo | $2,036/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $352,400 | $734,700 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 61% | 56% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50% | 55% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 32% | 38% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 12.6% | 3.5% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 11% | 7% | n/a |
Rent pressure is real here, so run any payment through the debt-to-income calculator before you apply.
Neighboring counties at a glance
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (31 to 57 miles). 4 of the six report a higher median household income than Glenn County; Sutter County is highest at $79,704 and Lake County lowest at $60,621.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn County | - | $67,139 | $1,120/mo | 61% |
| Colusa County, CA | 31 mi | $75,672 | $1,157/mo | 62% |
| Tehama County, CA | 37 mi | $63,784 | $1,184/mo | 67% |
| Lake County, CA | 39 mi | $60,621 | $1,368/mo | 72% |
| Butte County, CA | 43 mi | $67,928 | $1,414/mo | 57% |
| Sutter County, CA | 54 mi | $79,704 | $1,439/mo | 61% |
| Mendocino County, CA | 57 mi | $68,092 | $1,317/mo | 62% |
The communities that make up Glenn County
5 Census places fall mainly inside Glenn County; the 5 biggest are below. They account for 17,186 residents, leaving about 40% of the county in unincorporated, unnamed areas. Incomes vary by place: $65,833 at the median in Hamilton City, $64,068 in Willows. Median rent ranges from $903 in Hamilton City to $1,237 in Willows. None of the 5 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland | city | 8,357 | $64,945 | $1,146 | 15 mi |
| Willows | city | 6,190 | $64,068 | $1,237 | 12 mi |
| Hamilton City | CDP | 2,267 | $65,833 | $903 | 23 mi |
| Artois | CDP | 336 | $152,719 | n/a | 11 mi |
| Elk Creek | CDP | 36 | $85,313 | n/a | 7 mi |
Budget math at the Glenn County median
How much room does a median Glenn County budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Start: $5,595 gross per month ($67,139 / 12)
- 20% goes to median rent ($1,120)
- With a 35% ceiling, about $838 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
- With a 45% ceiling, about $1,398 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
Reading the Glenn County data as a borrower
Where the Glenn County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- 13% mobile homes. Many are not titled as real estate, so home-equity options may not apply; an unsecured loan is the usual route.
- 50% rent-burdened. A payment on top of high rent needs a cushion; size it with the calculator.
- Credit reports. Pull free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and dispute errors before applying.
Who lives in Glenn County, in numbers
Degree holders: 15% of adults over 25. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, against 6.6% for California.
| Indicator | Glenn County | All of California | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.9 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% | 37.1% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 21.8% | 15.3% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 8.5% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 4.3% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 17.2% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 16.0% | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 8.0% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Travel time to work | Workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 35.4% |
| 15 to 29 min | 31.8% |
| 30 to 44 min | 23.5% |
| 45 to 59 min | 4.3% |
| 60+ min | 4.9% |
Four steps for Glenn County borrowers
Before you apply, wherever you live in Glenn County:
- Size the loan to the bill, not to the most a lender offers.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Never pay a fee up front to get a loan.
Licensing and complaints for Glenn County
Licensing happens at the state level, so a lender working with Glenn County borrowers answers to the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. Statewide data and rules: California guide.
Nearby and statewide guides
For statewide rules and data, see the California guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Glenn County earn?
The median is $67,139; 32% earn $100,000 or more and 27% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
Is Glenn County expensive for renters?
Median rent is $1,120 against $2,036 statewide, and 50% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Does this page cover Orland?
Yes, along with the other 4 Census places in Glenn County, such as Willows, Hamilton City, Artois.
Is the fit check different in Glenn County?
No. It is identical everywhere, and it never looks at your neighborhood.
Is there a Glenn County office that licenses lenders?
No, licensing is statewide. In California it is the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.