Real Estate Investing in Caliente, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,115 • Kern County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 31.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Higher unemployment: 8.0% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.8% 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 $304,552
Avg Monthly Rent $1,530
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Caliente Real Estate

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

Investors considering Caliente, CA should understand what the ★★☆☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

decisively Caliente's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Avg Home Value
$304,552
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,530
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bakersfield, CA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
42%
Days Pending
1/2
54 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Bakersfield, CA metro
54
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 Caliente, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caliente, CA

What do rentals go for in Caliente, CA?

Expect rents around $1,530/mo per month in Caliente, CA. With home values at $305K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Caliente, CA?

Caliente, CA draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,530/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Caliente, CA?

Median home price in Caliente, CA is near $305K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been consistent and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What investment strategy works best in Caliente, CA?

The best-fit strategy in Caliente, CA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

How strict are landlord regulations in Caliente, CA?

CA law tenant-protective for landlords, and Caliente inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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