California Cap Rate Calculator

Calculate cap rates using California market data. Property tax, insurance, vacancy rates, and other defaults are pre-filled with current California averages. Net Operating Income ÷ Property Price

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Property Details

Property Price

Annual Gross Rental Income

Operating Expenses(California defaults)

Total Annual Expenses$19,734

Property Tax(0.69% avg in CA)

Insurance($1,633 avg in CA)

Maintenance & Repairs

Management Fee(8% of rent)

Vacancy Rate($1,509/yr)

California Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

4.2%

Median Price

$833K

Property Tax

0.69%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Local Factors

-Prop 13 caps property tax increases at 2% per year, benefiting long-term holders
-Strict rent control laws in major cities (LA, SF, Oakland) limit rent increases
-Wildfire risk is driving insurance costs up dramatically; some areas are becoming uninsurable

Sources

World Population Review – Median Home Price FL Probate Law – Property Tax Rates (ACS Data)The Hartford – Insurance Rates iPropertyManagement – Vacancy Rates

Cap Rate

1.4%

Low

Net Operating Income$11,694

Gross Income$31,428

Total Expenses$19,734

California Avg Cap Rate4.2%

NOI$11,694

Property Tax$5,748

Insurance$1,633

Maintenance$8,330

Management$2,514

Vacancy$1,509

What does this mean?

A cap rate below 4% is typical for premium locations with lower risk but limited cash flow. Common in Class A properties in major metros.

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