Real Estate Investing in Yolo, California

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 264 • Yolo County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (31/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.3% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 78.6% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.3% 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 $125,100
Avg Monthly Rent $1,755
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Yolo Real Estate

Yolo, CA covers 4 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

The $1,755/mo / $125K relationship in Yolo looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Yolo'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
$125,100
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,755
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (CA)

ZIP Codes in Yolo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yolo, CA

What is the average home sale price in Yolo, CA?

Yolo, CA home values average about $125K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,755/mo in monthly income.

Which real estate strategy fits Yolo, CA?

Yolo, CA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($125K prices, $1,755/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is the tenant base reliable in Yolo, CA?

Tenant quality in Yolo, CA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $1,755/mo.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Yolo, CA?

House hacking works a challenging in Yolo, CA. Rents of $1,755/mo against $125K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Yolo, CA?

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

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