Real Estate Investing in Pico Rivera, California (90660)

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Should you buy in 90660 (Pico Rivera, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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

📈 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
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 28.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $753,707
Avg Monthly Rent $2,225
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,539
% Renters 31.1%

Market Analysis: 90660 Pico Rivera

The 90660 ZIP in Pico Rivera, CA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $754K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $754K asset, 90660 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Nearby ZIPs in Pico Rivera have seen price recovery that 90660 has not matched. Los Angeles County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Who lives in 90660 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

The right play in 90660 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Pico Rivera:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 55/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 9.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,225/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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BALANCED MARKET
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
50 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.0%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro data
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Property Strategy for 90660

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+6.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$181,652/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $668,153 $2,490 2.7% +6.6% $334,077
3BR $740,898 $3,160 3.1% +6.4% $246,966
4BR $799,708 $3,520 3.2% +6.1% $199,927
5BR $908,262 +6.1% $181,652

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$798K$680K$563K$446K$329K$212KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,424$2,360$2,296$2,233$2,169$2,105Nov 2024Sep 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 90660 Compare?

Metric 90660 Pico Rivera Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA California
Home Value $753,707 $753,707 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 4.5% 4.5% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $2,225 $2,225 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.3% 2.3% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.5%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $753,707
Monthly Rent $2,225
Price-to-Rent 28.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.5%
Cap Rate 2.3%
5-Year IRR 6.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -5.7% ▼
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 90660

Population: 60,821

💰 Median Household Income
$82,539
This area
$82,539
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
31.1%
This area
31.1%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.9%
This area
2.9%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
14.5%
This area
14.5%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.0 years
This area
39.0 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.6%
This area
2.6%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Other/Mixed 64.6%
Hispanic/Latino 60.9%
White 30.8%
Asian 3.5%
Black/African American 1.0%
👶 Under 18
20.9%
This area
20.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.6%
This area
15.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.4%
This area
8.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 90660

B Avg School Grade
15 Schools
23.2:1 Avg Class Size
$18,917 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Montebello Gardens Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
224 Students
👨‍🏫
17.5:1 Class Size
💰
$22,933 Per Student
B+ Above Average

South Ranchito Dual Language Academy

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
351 Students
👨‍🏫
20.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

Birney Tech Academy

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
341 Students
👨‍🏫
22.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

North Park Academy of the Arts

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
531 Students
👨‍🏫
22.1:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

North Ranchito Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
334 Students
👨‍🏫
23.0:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

Rio Vista Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
386 Students
👨‍🏫
24.1:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

Rivera Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
544 Students
👨‍🏫
22.4:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

STEAM Academy @ Burke

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
558 Students
👨‍🏫
22.9:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

Valencia Academy of the Arts

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
397 Students
👨‍🏫
24.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

Early Learning Program

📚 Grade M Elementary Limited Data
💰
$18,630 Per Student
B Good

Ruben Salazar Continuation

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
222 Students
👨‍🏫
21.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
C+ Average

Durfee Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
342 Students
👨‍🏫
26.3:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
C+ Average

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
393 Students
👨‍🏫
26.2:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
C+ Average

Rivera Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
479 Students
👨‍🏫
26.6:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
C+ Average

El Rancho High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,104 Students
👨‍🏫
24.1:1 Class Size
💰
$18,630 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 32,004 Off-Campus Students
C+
NTMA Training Centers of Southern California
64 students · 3.3 mi
C
Whittier College
859 students · 3.4 mi
C
Rio Hondo College
17,193 students · 3.9 mi
C
University of the West
154 students · 4.0 mi
C
East Los Angeles College
30,321 students · 4.9 mi
C
Downey Adult School
844 students · 5.0 mi
C
Medical Allied Career Center
64 students · 5.1 mi
D
ATI College-Whittier
141 students · 5.7 mi

Investor Insight: With 32,004 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical rental rate in Pico Rivera, CA?

Rents in Pico Rivera, CA run near $2,225/mo. Compared with median home prices of $754K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the renter demographic in Pico Rivera, CA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Pico Rivera, CA. The rental market absorbs $2,225/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is Pico Rivera, CA a good place for real estate investing?

Pico Rivera, CA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $754K and rents near $2,225/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How high is vacancy risk in Pico Rivera, CA?

Pico Rivera, CA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How viable is house hacking in Pico Rivera, CA?

House hacking works a challenging in Pico Rivera, CA. Rents of $2,225/mo against $754K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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