Real Estate Investing in Santa Clarita, California (91350)

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Los Angeles County • Population: 43,621 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 91350 (Santa Clarita, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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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 $817,301
Avg Monthly Rent $3,298
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $137,626
% Renters 18.4%

Market Analysis: 91350 Santa Clarita

The 91350 ZIP covers a section of Santa Clarita that demands careful diligence. Prices near $817K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $817K asset, 91350 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Regionally, 91350 sits on the difficult end of the CA spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A substantial renter share of 18% in 91350 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Strategically, 91350 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Santa Clarita:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.9× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,298/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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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 91350

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
5.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$215,430/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $379,986 $2,710 5.1% +6.0% $379,986
2BR $520,592 $3,380 4.7% +5.7% $260,296
3BR $759,133 $4,290 4.1% +5.8% $253,044
4BR $868,238 $4,770 4.0% +6.1% $217,060
5BR $1,077,152 +6.5% $215,430

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$875K$757K$639K$522K$404K$286KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,501$3,320$3,140$2,959$2,779$2,598Jun 2021Jan 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 91350 Compare?

Metric 91350 Santa Clarita Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA California
Home Value $817,301 $799,959 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 2.8% 3.1% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $3,298 $3,006 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 2.9% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.8%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $817,301
Monthly Rent $3,298
Price-to-Rent 20.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.8%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 6.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -0.7% ▼
3-Year CAGR +2.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.3% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). 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
2.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 91350

Population: 43,621

💰 Median Household Income
$137,626
This area
$137,626
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.4%
This area
18.4%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
41.1%
This area
41.1%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.7 years
This area
36.7 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 57.1%
Other/Mixed 25.6%
Hispanic/Latino 20.3%
Asian 12.9%
Black/African American 4.4%
👶 Under 18
28.3%
This area
28.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.1%
This area
11.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 91350

B Avg School Grade
9 Schools
24.2:1 Avg Class Size
$17,692 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
307 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$18,017 Per Student
B Good

Emblem Academy

📚 K – 06 School
👥
777 Students
👨‍🏫
25.9:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
B Good

Highlands Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
583 Students
👨‍🏫
24.3:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
C+ Average

James Foster Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
475 Students
👨‍🏫
27.9:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
C+ Average

Rosedell Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
662 Students
👨‍🏫
26.5:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
C+ Average

Santa Clarita Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
170 Students
👨‍🏫
24.3:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
C+ Average

Plum Canyon Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
849 Students
👨‍🏫
27.4:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
C+ Average

Saugus High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,295 Students
👨‍🏫
24.1:1 Class Size
💰
$18,017 Per Student
C Below Average

Hart ROP

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

B+ Above Average

Sierra Vista Junior High

📚 07 – 08 Middle
📍 19425 West Stillmore St., Canyon Country
👥
974 Students
👨‍🏫
19.2:1 Class Size
💰
$18,017 Per Student
B Good

Canyon Springs Community Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
📍 19059 Vicci St., Canyon Country
👥
492 Students
👨‍🏫
24.6:1 Class Size
💰
$17,581 Per Student
B Good

La Mesa Junior High

📚 07 – 08 Middle
📍 26623 May Way, Santa Clarita
👥
1,023 Students
👨‍🏫
18.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,017 Per Student
B Good

Mint Canyon Community Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
📍 16400 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country
👥
477 Students
👨‍🏫
23.9:1 Class Size
💰
$17,581 Per Student
B Good

Skyblue Mesa Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
📍 28040 Hardesty Ave., Canyon Country
👥
586 Students
👨‍🏫
25.5:1 Class Size
💰
$17,583 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 15,402 Off-Campus Students
D
Flair Beauty College
91 students · 2.9 mi
C+
The Master's University and Seminary
2,799 students · 3.5 mi
C+
College of the Canyons
17,439 students · 4.2 mi
B
California Institute of the Arts
1,353 students · 4.5 mi
C
Los Angeles Mission College
10,425 students · 9.3 mi
C
Academy of Esthetics and Cosmetology
28 students · 10.6 mi
B
California State University-Northridge
37,760 students · 13.2 mi
C+
Academy for Salon Professionals
140 students · 13.9 mi

Investor Insight: With 15,402 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do landlords charge for rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

Average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is approximately $3,298/mo per month. Against $817K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How do home values compare in Santa Clarita, CA?

Santa Clarita, CA home values average about $817K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $3,298/mo in monthly income.

How should investors approach Santa Clarita, CA?

The best-fit strategy in Santa Clarita, CA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What are vacancy rates like in Santa Clarita, CA?

Rental vacancy in Santa Clarita, CA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Does Santa Clarita, CA favor landlords or tenants?

CA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Santa Clarita generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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