Is Del Norte County, CA good for real estate investing?

Del Norte County has an investment score of 50/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #600 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Del Norte?

The median home price in Del Norte County is $371,517. This ranks #826 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Del Norte?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Del Norte County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Del Norte County

CaliforniaPopulation: 27,462

/100

Hold

#600 of 1,000 counties

#14 in California (58 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$371,517

Median Home Price

62% above national median

$22,448/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

50/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

49/100

Based on -0.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

50/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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 (-0.1% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

27,462

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

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

County					Verdict
FresnoCA	52	$399,477	$2,034	6.11%	Hold	View
KernCA	52	$357,338	$1,782	5.98%	Hold	View
AlpineCA	51	$499,305	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
LakeCA	51	$300,495	$1,752	7.00%	Hold	View
CurrentDel NorteCA	50	$371,517	Est. pending	—	Hold
SutterCA	50	$428,256	$2,125	5.95%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldDel Norte is a neutral market.

Del Norte County in California scores 50/100, ranking #600 of 1,000 US counties (top 77%). 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%