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Lake County real estate

Lake County

Opportunity Zone

Lake County, Lake County · Clearlake, CA

Median Home Value

$302,571

-3.7%

Est. Cap Rate

4.1%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

23.1%

71% owner-occupied

Population

68K

Median income: $58,738

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30/100Caution

Investment Score — Lake County

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate4.1%
Rent Yield6.3%
Affordability$302,571
Occupancy76.9%
Appreciation-3.7%

Lake County Investment Analysis

Lake County (population 68K) offers median home values of $302,571 — positioning it as a mid-range opportunity for investors. The 4.1% cap rate indicates solid cash flow potential with room for value appreciation — a balanced market for both rental and value-add strategies. A modest 3.7% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength.

Market Profile
Avg: 40/100
Cash Flow4.1% cap
Appreciation-3.7% YoY
Affordability$303K
Occupancy76.9% occ.
Rent Yield6.3%
Employment99.9%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio16.0x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Balanced market — moderate cash flow with appreciation upside

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$302,571
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$1,578
Annual Rent
$18,936
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

6.3%

Market Details

Housing Stock

34K units

Single-family: 24K

Multifamily: 3K (7.3%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 6.3%

Cap Rate 4.1%

Price-to-Rent 16.0 (Balanced)

Property Tax $2,295/yr

Demographics

Median Income $58,738

Median Age 44.2

Employment 99.9%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation -3.7%

3-Year Appreciation -8.0%

5-Year Appreciation +2.7%

Rental Market

$1,578/mo

Renter population: 29.1%

Lending Status

Not Available

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population68K

54/sq mi

Median Income$58,738

$34,768 per capita

Employment99.9%

11.5% unemployment

Occupancy76.9%

29.1% renters

College Educated17.7%
Median Age: 44.234K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1980

Partial Opportunity Zone

Select census tracts in this area are federally designated

Investors in Lake County may qualify for significant tax advantages under the Opportunity Zones program (IRC §1400Z-2).

Tax Deferral

Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting into Qualified Opportunity Funds

Step-Up in Basis

10% exclusion on deferred gains after 5 years of holding

Tax-Free Growth

Zero capital gains on QOF appreciation if held 10+ years

Consult a qualified tax advisor to determine eligibility. Opportunity Zone designations are subject to change. USDV Capital finances projects in designated Opportunity Zones — speak with an advisor to explore QOF-eligible structures.

Top Cities in Lake County

11 cities by population

CityHome Value
ClearlakeLake County$202,950View →
Hidden Valley LakeLake County$365,544View →
LakeportLake County$352,588View →
KelseyvilleLake County$345,495View →
LucerneLake County$239,055View →
NiceLake County$219,154View →
Clearlake OaksLake County$255,938View →
MiddletownLake County$284,033View →
Upper LakeLake County$317,271View →
CobbLake County$307,769View →
Lower LakeLake County$368,200View →
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Property Details

$302,571
$100K$2M
25% ($75,643)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$1,578

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$387

Cash-on-Cash

-6.1%

DSCR Ratio

0.99

Annual Cash Flow

-$4,643

Monthly P&I: $1,587 | Est. Expenses: $378

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