Real Estate Investing in Yolo County, California

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15 ZIP codes • Population: 219,011

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (40/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.3 / 5 (37/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.3% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.3% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $592,605
Avg Monthly Rent $2,157
ZIP Codes 15

Investing in Yolo County Real Estate

Across Yolo County's 15 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Yolo is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 219,011 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Yolo a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$592,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,157
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Yolo County

2 Colleges 43,371 Students 2,912 Off-Campus Renters
B+
University of California-Davis
4-Year Public Β· 39,707 students
πŸ“ ~1,905 students rent off-campus
C
Woodland Community College
2-Year Public Β· 3,664 students
πŸ“ ~1,007 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 2,912 students living off-campus, Yolo County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Yolo County

ZIP Codes in Yolo County, CA

95616 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Davis
Population 51,863
Avg Home $847,606
Avg Rent $2,666/mo
95691 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Sacramento
Population 39,894
Avg Home $562,319
Avg Rent $2,366/mo
95695 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Woodland
Population 38,787
Avg Home $521,357
Avg Rent $1,966/mo
95776 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Woodland
Population 27,189
Avg Home $601,150
Avg Rent $2,840/mo
95618 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Davis
Population 27,007
Avg Home $831,103
Avg Rent $2,717/mo
95605 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Sacramento
Population 14,711
Avg Home $416,280
Avg Rent $2,194/mo
95694 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Winters
Population 10,156
Avg Home $613,268
Avg Rent $2,771/mo
95627 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Esparto
Population 3,935
Avg Home $484,710
Avg Rent $1,719/mo
95612 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Clarksburg
Population 1,519
Avg Home $820,703
Avg Rent $2,592/mo
95645 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Knights Landing
Population 1,363
Avg Home $426,847
Avg Rent $1,719/mo
95937 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Woodland
Population 996
Avg Home $466,485
Avg Rent $1,719/mo
95653 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Madison
Population 682
Avg Home $382,950
Avg Rent $1,719/mo
95637 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Brooks
Population 374
Avg Home $643,714
Avg Rent $1,890/mo
95607 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Capay
Population 271
Avg Home $770,172
Avg Rent $1,719/mo
95697 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Yolo
Population 264
Avg Home $500,402
Avg Rent $1,755/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yolo County

Should investors consider, CA?

Yes -, CA a 2.3/5 investability score. With $593K home prices against $2,157/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How much rent can I charge in, CA?

Average rent in, CA is approximately $2,157/mo per month. Against $593K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Which investment style suits, CA?

Most investors in, CA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 2.3/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Is investability higher in, CA than across CA?

Relative to CA as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 2.3/5 score summarizes the position.

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