Real Estate Investing in Hickman, California (95323)

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Stanislaus County • Population: 1,409 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 95323 (Hickman, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Higher unemployment: 9.4% unemployment — tenant risk signal.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 40.5 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $616,302
Avg Monthly Rent $1,269
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $85,391
% Renters 30.2%

Market Analysis: 95323 Hickman

The 95323 ZIP in Hickman, CA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $616K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Turning to rents, the numbers look inviting — $616K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 95323 is substantial and deserves full respect.

The gap between 95323 and stronger Hickman ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Stepping back, 1,409 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategy in 95323 is an operator game, not a passive one. Meanwhile, entry prices of $616K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Hickman:

D Needs Caution
Buy Confidence Score: 49/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 7.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,269/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
Modesto, CA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
38 days
Average time to sell
Average
9.0%
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 Modesto, CA metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$651K$550K$448K$346K$244K$142KJun 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 95323 Compare?

Metric 95323 Hickman Modesto, CA California
Home Value $616,302 $616,302 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 2.5% 2.5% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $1,269 $1,269 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.6% 1.6% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
1.6%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.5%
Slow

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Modesto, CA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
0/2
38 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $616,302
Monthly Rent $1,269
Price-to-Rent 40.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.5%
Cap Rate 1.6%
5-Year IRR 4.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.6%). 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
4.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 95323

Population: 1,409

💰 Median Household Income
$85,391
This area
$85,391
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
30.2%
This area
30.2%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
9.4%
This area
9.4%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.6%
This area
20.6%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.4 years
This area
40.4 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 70.4%
Other/Mixed 27.3%
Hispanic/Latino 24.9%
Asian 2.3%
👶 Under 18
25.6%
This area
25.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.3%
This area
11.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.3%
This area
9.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 95323

C Avg School Grade
3 Schools
23.1:1 Avg Class Size

Schools in This ZIP Code

C Below Average

Hickman Charter

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
579 Students
👨‍🏫
23.7:1 Class Size
C Below Average

Hickman Elementary

📚 K – 05 Elementary Charter
👥
322 Students
👨‍🏫
24.8:1 Class Size
C Below Average

Hickman Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle Charter
👥
147 Students
👨‍🏫
20.9:1 Class Size
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 2,037 Off-Campus Students
B
California State University-Stanislaus
9,841 students · 10.8 mi
C
Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock
71 students · 12.7 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,037 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What real estate strategy is ideal for Hickman, CA?

For Hickman, CA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How landlord-friendly is Hickman, CA?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Hickman, CA?

Expect median prices around $616K in Hickman, CA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

What does house hacking look like in Hickman, CA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Hickman, CA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What is the typical renter like in Hickman, CA?

Hickman, CA offers a steady renter base at the $1,269/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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