Real Estate Investing in La Grange, California (95329)

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Stanislaus County • Population: 2,339 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 95329 (La Grange, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
  • High vacancy: 20.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.0% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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

What’s happening in La Grange, CA (95329)?

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $403,909
Avg Monthly Rent $1,611
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,800
% Renters 15.9%

Market Analysis: 95329 La Grange

On balance, ZIP 95329 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $404K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 95329 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 95329 among CA's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The demographic picture in 95329 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than La Grange averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

looks to 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 Grange:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 54/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.6× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,611/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
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Property Strategy for 95329

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+5.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$118,801/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $325,854 $1,790 4.0% +3.3% $162,927
3BR $403,438 $2,390 4.3% +5.0% $134,479
4BR $475,205 $2,980 4.5% $118,801

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$449K$386K$322K$258K$194K$130KJan 2007Oct 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 95329 Compare?

Metric 95329 La Grange Modesto, CA California
Home Value $403,909 $403,909 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR 1.0% 1.0% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $1,611 $1,611 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.1% 3.1% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+1.0%
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 $403,909
Monthly Rent $1,611
Price-to-Rent 20.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.8%
Cap Rate 3.1%
5-Year IRR 4.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR 0.0% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.1%). 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
20.7%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.0%
Flat
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 95329

Population: 2,339

💰 Median Household Income
$71,800
This area
$71,800
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
15.9%
This area
15.9%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
15.0%
This area
15.0%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
55.4 years
This area
55.4 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
20.7%
This area
20.7%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 77.6%
Other/Mixed 20.2%
Hispanic/Latino 9.2%
Black/African American 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
13.8%
This area
13.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
26.1%
This area
26.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.9%
This area
4.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 95329

B+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
13.7:1 Avg Class Size
$21,083 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Don Pedro High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
34 Students
👨‍🏫
5.5:1 Class Size
💰
$23,220 Per Student
B Good

Lake Don Pedro Elementary

📚 K – 08 School
👥
178 Students
👨‍🏫
21.8:1 Class Size
💰
$18,946 Per Student
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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is rent in La Grange, CA?

Average rent in La Grange, CA is approximately $1,611/mo per month. Against $404K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What are vacancy rates like in La Grange, CA?

La Grange, CA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $1,611/mo.

What kind of market is La Grange, CA for investors?

La Grange, CA scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $404K and rents near $1,611/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does house hacking work in La Grange, CA?

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

How qualified is the tenant pool in La Grange, CA?

La Grange, CA draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,611/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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