Lake Almanor West, Chester, CA
Lake Almanor West — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lake Almanor West, Chester, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Lake Almanor West Neighborhood Overview
Lake Almanor West is a neighborhood in Chester, California, situated within the primary ZIP code 96020. The area presents a housing market characterized by a median home value of $264,700, with homes averaging 1,350 square feet in size. This market is classified in the Luxury tier, indicating a focus on higher-value properties. Recent mortgage activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 114 conventional originations out of a total of 123 HMDA loan originations, alongside smaller numbers of FHA and VA loans.
The neighborhood exhibits a strong culture of homeownership, with a homeownership rate of 80.8% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 19.2%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,031 per month. The economic foundation is supported by a median household income of $85,536, which aligns with the local housing costs and ownership patterns, creating a stable residential community.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 4 neighborhoods in Chester.
Lake Almanor West Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $265K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $86K |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 25.0% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 96020 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 123 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.6% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $290K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 114 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 7 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lake Almanor West, Chester
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lake Almanor West
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31