Merced, CA — Rental Investment Analysis

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Cap Rate

3.1%

Below average

Monthly Cash Flow

-$1,045

After all expenses

Price-to-Rent

17.0

Overpriced for rent

DSCR

0.49

Fails

📊 Key Metrics

Median Home Price
$410,998
Average Rent (3BR)
$1,885/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.0(high)
1% Rule
0.50%(fails — need 1%+)
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%

📈 Market Strength

Assumptions Used

20% down, 7.000000000000001% rate, 30yr, 8% vacancy, 10% maintenance

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🏘️ Best Zip Codes in Merced for Investors

95348
Cap Rate: 3.7%Cash Flow: -$938/mo$416,630
95341
Cap Rate: 3.2%Cash Flow: -$974/mo$363,513
95340
Cap Rate: 3.1%Cash Flow: -$1,116/mo$405,367

All Zip Codes in Merced

ZipCap RateCash FlowHome PriceRent (3BR)DSCR
953483.7%-$938$416,630$2,280/mo0.58
953413.2%-$974$363,513$1,800/mo0.50
953403.1%-$1,116$405,367$1,970/mo0.48
953691.8%-$1,839$478,530$1,690/mo0.28