Tamarac, FL — Rental Investment Analysis
🟢STRONG— excellent cash flow marketData: HUD FMR FY2024 + Zillow ZHVI April 2026 + Freddie Mac rates. Last updated June 2026.
Investment Summary
As of 2026, Tamarac, FL has a median cap rate of 9.9%, making it one of the top cash-flowing rental markets in the United States.
Tamarac is one of the strongest cash flow markets in the data. At $248,018 median home price, Tamarac is affordable by national standards and within reach for most conventional loans. With 3-bedroom rents around $2,835/month, the 9.9% cap rate tells the story. A typical rental here cash flows +$653/month after all expenses — strong passive income from day one.
The market passes the 1% rule (1.18%), which is increasingly rare and signals strong rent-to-price fundamentals. DSCR of 1.54 means the property's income comfortably covers debt service — DSCR loans should be easy to qualify for here.
Bottom line: Buy here if you want reliable monthly income. Tamarac 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
9.9%
Above average
Monthly Cash Flow
+$653
After all expenses
Price-to-Rent
7.2
Investor-friendly
DSCR
1.54
Passes lender test
Key Metrics
- Median Home Price
- $248,018
- Average Rent (3BR)
- $2,835/mo
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 7.2(good)
- 1% Rule
- 1.18%(passes)
- Cash-on-Cash Return
- 15.1%
- Vacancy Rate
- 8.0%
Market Strength
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.8%(+0.5% vs national)
- Rent Growth (YoY)
- +2.9%(national avg)
- Population Growth
- +5.6% YoY
Property Tax Rate
0.86%
of assessed value (FL avg)
Median Income
$63,062
household (FL avg)
Rent-to-Income
53.9%
Stretched
Section 8 Max Rent
$2,835/mo
3BR voucher payment
FL Investor Climate
Landlord Friendly
8/10
State Income Tax
None
Property Tax
0.86% effective
Population Trend
+5.6% (3yr)