In Plumas, California, the median home price is $365,231; median household income is $66,031; the population is 19,423; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 603.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Plumas at a glance
Population
19,423
Median Household Income
$66,031
Typical Home Value
$365,231
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
603.7
Avg Commute Time
19.8
About Plumas
Plumas has a population of 19,423. The median home value is $365,231, 58% below the California median. Median household income is $66,031 (33% below the California median). The most populated towns are Quincy, Portola, and Chester.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Plumas
6 towns, by population.
Plumas at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Plumas?
- Plumas has a population of 19,423 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Plumas?
- The median home value in Plumas is $365,231. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Plumas?
- Median household income in Plumas is $66,031 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Plumas in?
- Plumas is in California.
- How many towns are in Plumas?
- Plumas contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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