San Mateo cap rate
The cap rate in San Mateo is 1.3%, ranking #2,934 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
1.3%
Ranks #2,934 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 96%.
- vs. national median3.4%San Mateo is lower than the U.S. median
- vs. California median2.8%San Mateo is lower than the California median
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What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
San Mateo cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in San Mateo?
The cap rate in San Mateo is 1.3%, which ranks #2,934 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in San Mateo above or below the national average?
San Mateo is lower than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 96% of U.S. counties.
How does San Mateo compare with the rest of California?
San Mateo is lower than the California median of 2.8%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
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