Real Estate Investing in Stonyford, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 475 • Colusa County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (38/100)

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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 45.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.9% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $33,000 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.2% 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 $281,648
Avg Monthly Rent $981
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Stonyford Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Stonyford shows the kind of muted fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Stonyford is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $981/mo / $282K relationship in Stonyford looks lackluster once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Stonyford a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$281,648
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Clearlake, CA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Clearlake, CA metro
0
Days to pending
6.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Stonyford, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stonyford, CA

What monthly rent should investors expect in Stonyford, CA?

Rents in Stonyford, CA run near $981/mo. Compared with median home prices of $282K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How landlord-friendly is Stonyford, CA?

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

Is Stonyford in CA worth investing in?

Stonyford, CA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $282K and rents near $981/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does house hacking work in Stonyford, CA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Stonyford, CA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is vacancy a concern in Stonyford, CA?

Occupancy in Stonyford, CA runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $981/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

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