Real Estate Investing in Durham, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,327 • Butte County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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 (0.9% 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

0.9% 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 $615,184
Avg Monthly Rent $1,467
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Durham Real Estate

Durham (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.

The investment case for Durham is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 2.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $1,467/mo / $615K relationship in Durham looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Durham show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Chico, CA

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Entwood Property Management is located at 2525 Ceanothus Ave, Chico, CA. summary from their website

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IPM Property Management offers multi-family and commercial property management services in Chico and Butte County, CA. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$615,184
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,467
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Chico, CA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
47 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Chico, CA metro
47
Days to pending
8.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Durham, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durham, CA

How qualified is the tenant pool in Durham, CA?

Durham, CA draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,467/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How does Durham, CA stack up for property investment?

With a 2.0/5 investability score, Durham, CA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $615K and rents of $1,467/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What price range are homes in Durham, CA?

Homes in Durham, CA typically sell near $615K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

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

The house hack math a challenging in Durham, CA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,467/mo rents and $615K home values.

Is CA a landlord-friendly state?

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

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