Real Estate Investing in Albion, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 642 • Mendocino County

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Should you buy in Albion, CA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (15/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -6.4% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 4.8% in the last year.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $596,438
Avg Monthly Rent $1,539
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Albion Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of California: Albion has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 2.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Albion is in that category.

firmly Albion's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Albion — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Ukiah, CA

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Avg Home Value
$596,438
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ukiah, CA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
62%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ukiah, CA metro
0
Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Albion, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albion, CA

What price range are homes in Albion, CA?

Expect median prices around $596K in Albion, CA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

How viable is house hacking in Albion, CA?

House hacking works a challenging in Albion, CA. Rents of $1,539/mo against $596K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are tenants stable in Albion, CA?

The renter base in Albion, CA is reasonable for the $1,539/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields stable tenants.

Is Albion, CA good for landlords?

Landlord-friendliness in Albion, CA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Albion, CA?

Rent in Albion, CA is around $1,539/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $596K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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