Real Estate Investing in Livingston, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 17,198 • Merced County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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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 $427,218
Avg Monthly Rent $1,449
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Livingston Real Estate

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

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Livingston is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Livingston are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in California.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Livingston — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Merced, CA

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Avg Home Value
$427,218
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,449
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 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
0
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 Livingston, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Livingston, CA

Is housing expensive in Livingston, CA?

In Livingston, CA the median home value sits at $427K. Against the broader CA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How strong is the working-renter base in Livingston, CA?

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

Is Livingston, CA suited for a house hack?

Livingston, CA offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,449/mo rent level.

How strict are landlord regulations in Livingston, CA?

CA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Livingston generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Livingston, CA?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Livingston, CA. With home values at $427K and rents near $1,449/mo, other strategies can work but produce consistent rather than outsized returns.

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