Real Estate Investing in Crescent City, Florida

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,099 • Putnam County

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Should you buy in Crescent City, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $210,176
Avg Monthly Rent $1,395
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Crescent City Real Estate

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

The investment case for Crescent City is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Crescent City are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Florida.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Crescent City — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Palatka, FL

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Avg Home Value
$210,176
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,395
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (FL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Palatka, FL metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
80%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Palatka, FL metro
0
Days to pending
7.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Crescent City, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crescent City, FL

What kind of market is Crescent City, FL for investors?

Our data puts Crescent City, FL at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $210K and rents around $1,395/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are renters plentiful in Crescent City, FL?

Working renters make up the core of the Crescent City, FL tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What strategy should investors use in Crescent City, FL?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Crescent City, FL. With home values at $210K and rents near $1,395/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

What are vacancy rates like in Crescent City, FL?

Crescent City, FL sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader FL rental market.

Does house hacking make sense in Crescent City, FL?

House hacking works a challenging in Crescent City, FL. Rents of $1,395/mo against $210K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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