Why Live in Yreka
Yreka is a close-knit community with a rich history dating back to the Gold Rush era of 1851. The historic Old Town district reflects its vibrant past with colorful storefronts and contemporary businesses like Strings Italian Cafe. The neighborhood offers a variety of single-family homes, including Arts and Crafts-era houses, minimal traditional cottages, and ranch-style homes from different decades, as well as mobile and manufactured homes in Oak Ridge Mobile Estates and Oakridge Retirement Estates. Main Street, also known as California state Route 263, is home to local restaurants such as Jefferson’s Roadhouse and essential stores like Grocery Outlet, Raley’s, and Walmart Supercenter. Community green spaces like Yreka Park and Discovery Park provide playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities, while Greenhorn Park offers trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding around a scenic reservoir. The Siskiyou Golden Fair, held every summer, features rodeo shootouts, live music, and amusement rides. Yreka High School, which has a high rating, offers dual enrollment courses and career technical education programs. Interstate 5 connects Yreka to cities like Medford, Redding, and Sacramento, and the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is 54 miles away. While Yreka has a lower crime rate than the national average, it faces environmental risks such as wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes.
Home Trends in Yreka, CA
On average, homes in Yreka, CA sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Yreka, CA over the last 12 months is $277,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$277,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$282,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$125,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Number of Homes for Sale
53
Last 12 months Home Sales
106
Median List Price
$299,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%