Real Estate Investing in Windsor, California

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 27,455 • Sonoma County

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Should you buy in Windsor, 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
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.9% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.9% 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 $800,504
Avg Monthly Rent $3,606
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Windsor Real Estate

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

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

Rents in Windsor at $3,606/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Windsor'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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Avg Home Value
$800,504
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,606
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)

ZIP Codes in Windsor, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor, CA

Where do rents currently stand in Windsor, CA?

Rent in Windsor, CA is around $3,606/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $801K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Windsor, CA?

Rental vacancy in Windsor, CA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is Windsor, CA a smart market for rental property?

Windsor, CA comes in at an investability rating of 2.0/5, with median home values near $801K and average rents around $3,606/mo. That combination puts it in the durable tier for investor interest.

Are tenants stable in Windsor, CA?

The tenant pool in Windsor, CA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $3,606/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is housing expensive in Windsor, CA?

Expect median prices around $801K in Windsor, CA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

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