Real Estate Investing in Crestline, California (92325)

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San Bernardino County • Population: 9,689 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 92325 (Crestline, CA)? 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 47.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.2% in the last year.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $364,513
Avg Monthly Rent $2,045
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $76,200
% Renters 26.6%

Market Analysis: 92325 Crestline

The 92325 ZIP in Crestline, CA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $365K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $365K asset, 92325 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Regionally, 92325 sits on the difficult end of the CA spectrum. The an appealing option for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Resident income in 92325 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

The 92325 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Crestline:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 58/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.8× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-3.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,045/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
60 days
Average time to sell
Average
7.8%
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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro data
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Property Strategy for 92325

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
5.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$104,867/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $225,240 $1,670 5.3% +6.5% $225,240
2BR $318,531 $2,080 4.7% +7.1% $159,265
3BR $413,115 $2,780 4.8% +6.8% $137,705
4BR $464,761 $3,380 5.2% +6.5% $116,190
5BR $524,337 +6.5% $104,867

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$434K$364K$294K$225K$155K$86KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,184$2,108$2,031$1,955$1,879$1,802Jul 2024Jul 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 92325 Compare?

Metric 92325 Crestline Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA California
Home Value $364,513 $346,841 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 2.0% 1.9% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $2,045 $2,031 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.6% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.0%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $364,513
Monthly Rent $2,045
Price-to-Rent 14.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.7%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 6.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -3.2% ▼
3-Year CAGR -2.5% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -2.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.4%). 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
47.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.0%
Flat
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 92325

Population: 9,689

💰 Median Household Income
$76,200
This area
$76,200
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
26.6%
This area
26.6%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
27.7%
This area
27.7%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
44.0 years
This area
44.0 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
47.0%
This area
47.0%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 77.7%
Other/Mixed 18.0%
Hispanic/Latino 14.8%
Black/African American 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
19.3%
This area
19.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.8%
This area
17.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.0%
This area
9.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 92325

B Avg School Grade
2 Schools
17.9:1 Avg Class Size
$16,049 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Mountain High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
35 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
💰
$16,049 Per Student
B Good

Valley of Enchantment Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
535 Students
👨‍🏫
24.3:1 Class Size
💰
$16,049 Per Student

Nearby Schools (1 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

C+ Average

Crescent Valley Public Charter II

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
📍 116 East Main St., Visalia
👥
757 Students
👨‍🏫
27.9:1 Class Size
💰
$18,423 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 11,746 Off-Campus Students
B
California State University-San Bernardino
18,925 students · 5.2 mi
C+
Oak Valley College
52 students · 9.3 mi
C
San Bernardino Beauty College
77 students · 9.3 mi
C
San Bernardino Valley College
12,982 students · 11.2 mi
C
Summit College
1,210 students · 12.0 mi
D
San Bernardino Community College District
0 students · 12.3 mi
D
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
260 students · 12.4 mi
C
California University of Science and Medicine
564 students · 12.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 11,746 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Crestline, CA?

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

What are rental rates like in Crestline, CA?

Crestline, CA rentals go for roughly $2,045/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $365K acquisition costs.

What is the typical renter like in Crestline, CA?

The renter base in Crestline, CA is reasonable for the $2,045/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

Is Crestline, CA a good place for real estate investing?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Crestline, CA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $365K and rents of $2,045/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What are home prices like in Crestline, CA?

In Crestline, CA the median home value sits at $365K. Against the broader CA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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