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Mentone, CA—92359

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$509,000
2.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$74,400
19.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
79
16.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.8%
Median Rent
$2,150
9.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
17.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,150
2.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,450
17.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Mentone, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mentone, CA is $509,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.1%. This indicates that home prices in Mentone, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$509,000-2.1%
Single Family $524,000-2.8%
Condos $317,000-3.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $238,000
    -4.8%
    2 Bed
    		$408,000-1.2%
    3 Bed
    		$495,000-2.8%
    4 Bed
    		$615,000-2.4%
    5 Bed $657,761-2.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.9%
    1 Bedroom
    11.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.0%

    Rental Trends — Mentone, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mentone, CA is $2,190, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mentone, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,590, 2-bedrooms: $2,040, 3-bedrooms: $2,550, 4-bedrooms: $3,000. The most common rental property sizes in Mentone, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 30.6% and 24.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,150$2,190
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,590
    2 Bed Rent $2,150$2,040
    3 Bed Rent $2,450$2,550
    4 Bed Rent $3,000$3,000
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    15.1%
    1 Bedroom
    24.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.7%

    Property Listings — Mentone, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mentone, CA is 69. This is a decrease of -17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$700,00015.0%
    Listing Count
    		1424.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%24.0%
    Days on Market
    		7916.0%
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    Demographics — Mentone, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mentone, CA has a population of 9,390, which has increased by 3.7% over the past 5 years. Mentone, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,3903.7%
    % Under 18
    		23.4%-2.1%
    % Seniors
    		12.6%-0.8%
    % WFH
    		9.3%210.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.6%-2.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mentone, CA is a predominantly white area, with 46.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mentone, CA is hispanic, making up 36.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.0% of the population in Mentone, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 29.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		46.7%-8.1%
    % Black
    		5.5%120.0%
    % Hispanic
    		36.8%-0.5%
    % Asian
    		4.1%-32.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.0%-29.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Mentone, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 119 mortgage originations in Mentone, CA, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mentone, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		119
    % Conventional Loans
    		79.0%
    % Government Loans
    		21.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Mentone, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mentone, CA under the Section 8 program is 4.9%. 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 Mentone, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		57
    Total Units Section 8
    		57
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$50$1,500$1,450
    2 Bedroom-$340$2,150$1,810
    3 Bedroom-$10$2,450$2,440
    4 Bedroom-$20$3,000$2,980

    Affordability — Mentone, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.6
    Median Home Price$509,000
    Median Household Income$74,400

    Mentone, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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