Fire-Prone Parts of Rural Northern California Are Losing Residents, Bucking National Trend

Redfin, a subsidiary of Rocket Companies, released a report analyzing migration trends in U.S. counties with high wildfire risk. The analysis found that rural Northern California counties like Tuolumne and Sutter experienced net population outflows in 2025, driven by rising insurance costs and geographic isolation despite the national trend of moving into fire-prone areas. In contrast, fire-prone counties near major economic hubs such as Phoenix and Salt Lake City saw significant net inflows, as job opportunities and affordability outweigh climate risks for many residents.

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