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Market MapCaliforniaYolo

Yolo County

CaliforniaPopulation: 217,141Sacramento, CA Metro
40
/100
Avoid
#714 of 1,000 counties
#32 in California (58 counties)

Market Snapshot

$608,016
Median Home Price
160% above national median
$2,278/mo
Median Rent
51% above national median
4.50%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 84% nationally
-$1,706
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$608,016
Down Payment (20%)$121,603
Loan Amount$486,413
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$2,278
Monthly P&I-$3,187
Est. Expenses (35%)-$797
Net Cash Flow-$1,706/mo
2.9%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-14.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.50%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 2.9% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
40/100
40
Cash Flow(30%)
37/100

Based on 4.50% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
41/100

Based on -1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
29/100

Price-to-income ratio of 7.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Below-average rent-to-price ratio (4.50%)
  • -Declining home values (-1.8% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$1,706/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 2.9% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
217,141
Median Income
$85,097
vs $57,018 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
7.1x
Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
RiversideCA
42$598,126$2,5545.12%AvoidView
SacramentoCA
42$518,553$2,1494.97%AvoidView
NevadaCA
41$597,768$2,4324.88%AvoidView
CurrentYoloCA
40$608,016$2,2784.50%Avoid
MariposaCA
40$386,152Est. pending—AvoidView
San Luis ObispoCA
40$879,407$2,8263.86%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidYolo may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Yolo County in California scores 40/100, ranking #714 of 1,000 US counties (top 94%). The 4.50% rent-to-price ratio may require creative strategies or below-market purchases for positive cash flow. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-1,706/mo
Cap Rate
2.9%
Cash-on-Cash
-14.6%

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