Real Estate Investing in Hilmar, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,862 • Merced County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 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 $490,438
Avg Monthly Rent $1,629
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hilmar Real Estate

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

decisively Hilmar's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects subdued investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

clearly Hilmar's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Hilmar'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 Merced, CA

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Avg Home Value
$490,438
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,629
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Merced, CA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Merced, CA metro
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Days to pending
7.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Hilmar, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilmar, CA

How do experienced investors play Hilmar, CA?

Most investors in Hilmar, CA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Is Hilmar, CA good for house hacking?

House hacking in Hilmar, CA is reasonable to execute. Prices around $490K and rents of $1,629/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

What is the typical rental rate in Hilmar, CA?

Rents in Hilmar, CA run near $1,629/mo. Compared with median home prices of $490K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How tight is the rental market in Hilmar, CA?

Hilmar, CA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How expensive is real estate in Hilmar, CA?

Typical homes in Hilmar, CA go for around $490K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

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