Real Estate Investing in Calipatria, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,837 • Imperial County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 25.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 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 $270,662
Avg Monthly Rent $1,116
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Calipatria Real Estate

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

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

The $1,116/mo / $271K relationship in Calipatria looks lackluster once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Calipatria's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in El Centro, CA

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Avg Home Value
$270,662
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,116
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on El Centro, CA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
41%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — El Centro, CA metro
0
Days to pending
5.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Calipatria, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calipatria, CA

What is the investability score for Calipatria, CA?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Calipatria, CA reflects its $271K prices and $1,116/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within CA.

Does Calipatria, CA favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, Calipatria, CA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Are rents high in Calipatria, CA?

Average rent in Calipatria, CA is approximately $1,116/mo per month. Against $271K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Calipatria, CA?

Calipatria, CA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $1,116/mo.

Is house hacking profitable in Calipatria, CA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Calipatria, CA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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