Real Estate Investing in Cambria, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,269 • San Luis Obispo County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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: 32.3% 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

4.1% 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 $1,014,546
Avg Monthly Rent $2,187
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cambria Real Estate

Cambria (California) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Cambria is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Cambria at $2,187/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Cambria masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$1,014,546
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,187
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

ZIP Codes in Cambria, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cambria, CA

What are home prices like in Cambria, CA?

Homes in Cambria, CA typically sell near $1.0M. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

What is the renter demographic in Cambria, CA?

Tenant demand in Cambria, CA is solid. The local workforce $2,187/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is Cambria, CA a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in Cambria, CA is a tougher. With home values around $1.0M and rents at $2,187/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How strong is Cambria, CA for real estate investors?

Investors tracking Cambria, CA will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $1.0M median home values and $2,187/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting stable returns.

Is Cambria, CA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

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

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