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Sacramento, CA — Investment Research

Sacramento offers the most affordable major California market with steady demand from Bay Area migrants, state employment, and the UC Davis ecosystem.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Opportunity
44
Future Outlook
49
Grade
D
Cap Rate
4.7%

Market Commentary

Sacramento is California's most reasonable entry point. Roseville and Folsom suburbs offer the best appreciation + rent stability blend.

Fundamentals

Median Price
$540,000
Median Rent
$2,300
per month
Yield
5.1%
Pop Growth
0.5%
Job Growth
1.5%
Vacancy
5%

Investment Pros / Cons

  • Most affordable major CA metro
  • Bay Area in-migration
  • Stable state-government employment
  • × California tenant-protection laws (AB-1482)
  • × High property prices vs. yield
  • × Wildfire and insurance exposure