Real Estate Investing in Madison, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 682 • Yolo County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (39/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
3 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 25.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.5% 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 $382,950
Avg Monthly Rent $1,719
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Madison Real Estate

Across Madison's 1 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming: $383K median values, $1,719/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$382,950
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,719
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

ZIP Codes in Madison, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison, CA

Should investors consider Madison, CA?

Our data puts Madison, CA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $383K and rents around $1,719/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How much rent can I charge in Madison, CA?

Investors in Madison, CA typically see rents near $1,719/mo per month against $383K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Madison, CA?

Madison, CA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $1,719/mo.

What approach is best for Madison, CA real estate?

In Madison, CA the resilient play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $383K prices and $1,719/mo rents suits that approach.

How strict are landlord regulations in Madison, CA?

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

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