Real Estate Investing in La Puente, California (91744)

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Los Angeles County • Population: 78,253 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 91744 (La Puente, 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 $742,768
Avg Monthly Rent $2,762
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $86,290
% Renters 31.2%

Market Analysis: 91744 La Puente

The 91744 ZIP covers a section of La Puente that demands careful diligence. Prices near $743K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The investment case in 91744 is notable only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $743K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Nearby ZIPs in La Puente have seen price recovery that 91744 has not matched. Los Angeles County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Resident income in 91744 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

leans the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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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 La Puente:

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 8.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,762/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 91744

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
4.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$163,933/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $341,657 $1,960 4.1% +5.4% $341,657
2BR $637,780 $2,440 2.8% +6.1% $318,890
3BR $709,376 $3,090 3.1% +6.4% $236,459
4BR $752,426 $3,440 3.3% +6.5% $188,106
5BR $819,665 +5.6% $163,933

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$789K$669K$550K$430K$311K$192KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,839$2,686$2,534$2,381$2,228$2,076Dec 2024Oct 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 91744 Compare?

Metric 91744 La Puente Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA California
Home Value $742,768 $753,772 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 4.5% 4.4% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $2,762 $2,470 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.9% 2.6% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.5%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $742,768
Monthly Rent $2,762
Price-to-Rent 22.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.5%
Cap Rate 2.9%
5-Year IRR 7.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +17.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.9%). 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
3.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 91744

Population: 78,253

💰 Median Household Income
$86,290
This area
$86,290
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
31.2%
This area
31.2%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.4%
This area
4.4%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
12.2%
This area
12.2%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.1 years
This area
36.1 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Other/Mixed 57.5%
Hispanic/Latino 54.5%
White 27.8%
Asian 13.5%
Black/African American 1.2%
👶 Under 18
22.5%
This area
22.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.1%
This area
13.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.7%
This area
8.7%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 91744

B+ Avg School Grade
26 Schools
20.0:1 Avg Class Size
$19,514 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Santana High (Continuation)

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
103 Students
👨‍🏫
9.9:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
A Very Good

Hurley Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
395 Students
👨‍🏫
22.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
A Very Good

Northam Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
385 Students
👨‍🏫
22.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
A Very Good

Rorimer Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
405 Students
👨‍🏫
21.3:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Villacorta Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
276 Students
👨‍🏫
18.1:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
B+ Above Average
👥
360 Students
👨‍🏫
19.8:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Lassalette

📚 K – 08 School
👥
425 Students
👨‍🏫
21.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Nelson Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
306 Students
👨‍🏫
19.1:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average
👥
32 Students
👨‍🏫
8.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Sierra Vista Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
193 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Sparks Middle

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
320 Students
👨‍🏫
21.5:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Valinda School of Academics

📚 K – 08 School
👥
504 Students
👨‍🏫
21.7:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

William Workman High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
773 Students
👨‍🏫
18.3:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Sunset

📚 K – 08 School
👥
27 Students
👨‍🏫
9.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Yorbita Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
395 Students
👨‍🏫
22.2:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
B+ Above Average

La Puente High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
865 Students
👨‍🏫
19.4:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B Good

Nogales High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,608 Students
👨‍🏫
21.3:1 Class Size
💰
$20,186 Per Student
B Good

Baldwin Academy

📚 K – 06 School
👥
585 Students
👨‍🏫
25.4:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B Good

California Elementary

📚 K – 06 School
👥
348 Students
👨‍🏫
24.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
B Good

Fairgrove Academy

📚 K – 08 School
👥
710 Students
👨‍🏫
25.4:1 Class Size
💰
$19,158 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 18 Off-Campus Students
C+
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
496 students · 2.6 mi
C
American Beauty College
250 students · 2.8 mi
C+
Salon Success Academy-West Covina
82 students · 2.9 mi
C+
Latin American Bible Institute
78 students · 3.0 mi
D
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON
218 students · 3.0 mi
D
North-West College-West Covina
635 students · 3.0 mi
C
UEI College-West Covina
1,022 students · 3.6 mi
C
InterCoast Colleges-West Covina
507 students · 3.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home value in La Puente, CA?

Median home price in La Puente, CA is near $743K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in La Puente, CA?

La Puente, CA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $2,762/mo.

What kind of tenants rent in La Puente, CA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in La Puente, CA. The rental market absorbs $2,762/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is La Puente, CA a friendly market for rental owners?

Landlord-friendliness in La Puente, CA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Can I live-in-and-rent in La Puente, CA?

House hacking works a challenging in La Puente, CA. Rents of $2,762/mo against $743K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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