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Market MapCaliforniaAlpine

Alpine County

CaliforniaPopulation: 1,515
51
/100
Hold
#531 of 1,000 counties
#12 in California (58 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$499,305
Median Home Price
114% above national median
$29,648/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
51/100
51
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
48/100

Based on -0.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
56/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.9x. 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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.4% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
1,515
Median Income
$101,125
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.9x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
FresnoCA
52$399,477$2,0346.11%HoldView
KernCA
52$357,338$1,7825.98%HoldView
CurrentAlpineCA
51$499,305Est. pending—Hold
LakeCA
51$300,495$1,7527.00%HoldView
SutterCA
50$428,256$2,1255.95%HoldView
ButteCA
48$389,816$1,6164.97%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldAlpine is a neutral market.

Alpine County in California scores 51/100, ranking #531 of 1,000 US counties (top 70%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Alpine with stronger cash flow

  • Lake County for cash-flow rentals
  • Fresno County for cash-flow rentals
  • Kern County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Alpine

  • Lake County, lower entry price
  • Kern County, lower entry price
  • Butte County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Alpine vs Lake for rentals
  • Alpine vs Sutter for rentals
  • Alpine vs Fresno for rentals
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