Real Estate Investing in Alpaugh, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,146 • Tulare County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 35.7% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Higher unemployment: 11.5% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.0% 5yr CAGR

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 $216,159
Avg Monthly Rent $1,179
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Alpaugh Real Estate

Alpaugh, CA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Alpaugh's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Alpaugh has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Alpaugh a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Visalia, CA

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Avg Home Value
$216,159
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Visalia, CA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
1/2
47 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Visalia, CA metro
47
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Alpaugh, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpaugh, CA

Are there empty rentals in Alpaugh, CA?

Vacancy risk in Alpaugh, CA is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

Is the tenant base reliable in Alpaugh, CA?

Alpaugh, CA offers a stable renter base at the $1,179/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How does Alpaugh, CA stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Alpaugh, CA reflects its $216K prices and $1,179/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within CA.

Is Alpaugh, CA suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Alpaugh, CA. Rents of $1,179/mo against $216K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What type of investing works in Alpaugh, CA?

Most investors in Alpaugh, CA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

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