Blythe, CA 92225 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Blythe, CA—92225

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$220,000

7.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$51,300

22.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

38.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,350

13.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$900

0.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

6.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

5.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Blythe, CA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Blythe, CA is $220,000, with a year-over-year change of -7.3%. This indicates that home prices in Blythe, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$220,000	-7.3%
Single Family	$222,000	-7.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Blythe, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Blythe, CA is $1,460, with a year-over-year rent change of -13.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Blythe, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,070, 2-bedrooms: $1,380, 3-bedrooms: $1,890, 4-bedrooms: $2,650. The most common rental property sizes in Blythe, CA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 33.8% and 30.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,350	$1,460
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$900	$1,070
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,380
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,890
4 Bed Rent	$2,650	$2,650

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.5%

1 Bedroom

24.8%

2 Bedrooms

30.3%

3 Bedrooms

33.8%

4 Bedrooms

3.6%

Property Listings — Blythe, CA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Blythe, CA is 87. This is a increase of 38.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 6.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$250,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	69	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	32.0%
Days on Market	87	38.0%

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Demographics — Blythe, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Blythe, CA has a population of 21,100, which has decreased by -4.7% over the past 5 years. Blythe, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,100	-4.7%
% Under 18	20.9%	-4.6%
% Seniors	11.0%	2.8%
% WFH	3.4%	9.7%
% w/ College Degree	8.9%	0.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Blythe, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 58.5% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Blythe, CA is white, making up 25.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.4% of the population in Blythe, CA, and this percentage has increased by 7.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	25.6%	-3.4%
% Black	11.1%	2.8%
% Hispanic	58.5%	0.5%
% Asian	2.4%	14.3%
% Foreign Born	18.4%	7.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Blythe, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 161 mortgage originations in Blythe, CA, of which 46.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 52.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Blythe, CA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	161
% Conventional Loans	46.0%
% Government Loans	54.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	19.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Blythe, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Blythe, CA under the Section 8 program is 11.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Blythe, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	232
Total Units Section 8	232
% Rentals under Section 8	11.3%
% Occupied Section 8	91.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$550	$900	$1,450
2 Bedroom	$610	$1,200	$1,810
3 Bedroom	$640	$1,800	$2,440
4 Bedroom	$330	$2,650	$2,980

Blythe, CA—92225

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Blythe, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Blythe, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Blythe, CA

Demographics — Blythe, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Blythe, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Blythe, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Blythe, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Blythe, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$220,000
Median Household Income	$51,300

Blythe, CA—92225

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Blythe, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Blythe, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Blythe, CA

Demographics — Blythe, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Blythe, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Blythe, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Blythe, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Blythe, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Earp, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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