Real Estate Investing in Clifton, Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 14,557 • Fairfax County

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Should you buy in Clifton, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 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 $1,018,163
Avg Monthly Rent $2,950
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Investing in Clifton Real Estate

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

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

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

Population dynamics in Clifton haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$1,018,163
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,950
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

ZIP Codes in Clifton, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton, VA

How does Clifton, VA rate as a rental market?

Investors tracking Clifton, VA will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $1.0M median home values and $2,950/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting predictable returns.

What are vacancy rates like in Clifton, VA?

Vacancy risk in Clifton, VA is elevated. That supports consistent cash flow for typical rental holds.

What is the typical renter like in Clifton, VA?

Tenant demand in Clifton, VA is solid. The local workforce $2,950/mo rents across most rental classes.

How viable is house hacking in Clifton, VA?

Clifton, VA is a a tougher market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $1.0M price point reasonable to enter.

What do landlords charge for rent in Clifton, VA?

Investors in Clifton, VA typically see rents near $2,950/mo per month against $1.0M home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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