Blythe, CA — Rental Investment Analysis
🟢GOOD— solid returnsData: HUD FMR FY2024 + Zillow ZHVI April 2026 + Freddie Mac rates. Last updated June 2026.
Investment Summary
As of 2026, Blythe, CA offers a 7.8% cap rate with median home prices of $220,783 and 3-bedroom rents of $2,140/month.
Blythe offers solid returns for rental investors. At $220,783 median home price, Blythe is affordable by national standards and within reach for most conventional loans. With 3-bedroom rents around $2,140/month, the 7.8% cap rate tells the story. Expect around +$267/month cash flow after mortgage, taxes, insurance, and reserves.
The 1% rule comes in at 0.97% — doesn't quite pass, but close enough to find individual deals that work. DSCR of 1.23 is tight — you'll pass most lender minimums but with little margin for error.
Bottom line: Buy here if you want reliable monthly income. Blythe is a cash flow market — don't expect rapid appreciation, but the checks come in every month.
Data sources: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2024), Zillow Home Value Index (April 2026), Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Cap Rate
7.8%
Above average
Monthly Cash Flow
+$267
After all expenses
Price-to-Rent
8.6
Investor-friendly
DSCR
1.23
Tight
Key Metrics
- Median Home Price
- $220,783
- Average Rent (3BR)
- $2,140/mo
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 8.6(good)
- 1% Rule
- 0.97%(fails — need 1%+)
- Cash-on-Cash Return
- 6.3%
- Vacancy Rate
- 8.0%
Market Strength
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.3%(+1% vs national)
- Rent Growth (YoY)
- +2.9%(national avg)
- Population Growth
- -1.2% YoY
Property Tax Rate
0.71%
of assessed value (CA avg)
Median Income
$84,097
household (CA avg)
Rent-to-Income
30.5%
Moderate
Section 8 Max Rent
$2,140/mo
3BR voucher payment
CA Investor Climate
Landlord Friendly
3/10
State Income Tax
Has state tax
Property Tax
0.71% effective
Population Trend
-1.2% (3yr)