Real Estate Investing in Modoc County, California

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 5,993

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $218,050
Avg Monthly Rent $1,005
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Modoc County Real Estate

Modoc County (CA) covers 3 ZIPs and 3 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been modest across most of the geography.

Across Modoc's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Demographics in Modoc show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$218,050
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,005
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Susanville, CA metro

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

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Cities in Modoc County

ZIP Codes in Modoc County, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Modoc County

Are homes affordable in, CA?

Typical homes in, CA go for around $218K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

How strict are landlord regulations in, CA?

For rental operators, CA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What is the typical vacancy rate in, CA?

Expect elevated vacancy in, CA. Rents at $1,005/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is, CA stronger than the typical CA market?

Relative to CA as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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