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Market MapCaliforniaInyo

Inyo County

CaliforniaPopulation: 18,829
55
/100
Hold
#500 of 1,000 counties
#7 in California (58 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$534,468
Median Home Price
133% above national median
$32,294/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
55/100
55
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 4.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
24/100

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

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,829
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 rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ImperialCA
57$367,307$1,6195.29%HoldView
MaderaCA
57$416,542$2,2646.52%HoldView
CurrentInyoCA
55$534,468Est. pending—Hold
TulareCA
55$353,817$1,7575.96%HoldView
FresnoCA
52$399,477$2,0346.11%HoldView
KernCA
52$357,338$1,7825.98%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldInyo is a neutral market.

Inyo County in California scores 55/100, ranking #500 of 1,000 US counties (top 64%). 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 Inyo with stronger cash flow

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

Cheaper alternatives to Inyo

  • Tulare County, lower entry price
  • Kern County, lower entry price
  • Imperial County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Inyo vs Tulare for rentals
  • Inyo vs Imperial for rentals
  • Inyo vs Madera for rentals
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Rent vs buy in California cities

Rent vs buy in Los Angeles, CAMedian $859,958 · rent $2,809/moRent vs buy in San Diego, CAMedian $910,765 · rent $2,933/moRent vs buy in San Jose, CAMedian $1,578,502 · rent $3,419/moRent vs buy in San Francisco, CAMedian $1,245,307 · rent $3,680/moRent vs buy in Sacramento, CAMedian $518,553 · rent $2,149/moAll California citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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