Real Estate Investing in Keyes, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,939 • Stanislaus County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

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
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 31.6% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.5% 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 $432,210
Avg Monthly Rent $1,359
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Keyes Real Estate

Keyes, CA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

plainly Keyes's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Modesto, CA

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Avg Home Value
$432,210
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,359
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Modesto, CA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
0/2
38 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Modesto, CA metro
38
Days to pending
9.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Keyes, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keyes, CA

Is the tenant base reliable in Keyes, CA?

Working renters make up the core of the Keyes, CA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is vacancy a concern in Keyes, CA?

Keyes, CA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader CA rental market.

How do home values compare in Keyes, CA?

Keyes, CA home values average about $432K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,359/mo in monthly income.

Is Keyes, CA good for landlords?

The landlord environment in Keyes, CA is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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

For house hackers, Keyes, CA is a challenging. The $1,359/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $432K property.

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