Real Estate Investing in Colfax, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,471 • Placer County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

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
2 flags
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.1% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.1% 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 $508,487
Avg Monthly Rent $1,874
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Colfax Real Estate

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

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

Market conditions in Colfax are underwhelming. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Avg Home Value
$508,487
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,874
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

ZIP Codes in Colfax, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colfax, CA

What are rental rates like in Colfax, CA?

Expect rents around $1,874/mo per month in Colfax, CA. With home values at $508K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Are homes affordable in Colfax, CA?

In Colfax, CA the median home value sits at $508K. Against the broader CA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How does Colfax, CA rate as a rental market?

Colfax, CA clocks in at an investability rating of 2.0/5, with median home values near $508K and average rents around $1,874/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Colfax, CA?

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

Is the tenant base reliable in Colfax, CA?

Colfax, CA draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,874/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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