What is the rental yield in Central North, Rancho Cucamonga?

The gross yield in Central North, Rancho Cucamonga, California is 3.5%. That sits alongside walkability of 82 and education in the 78th percentile. Pricing is about 2% below Rancho Cucamonga and 27% below California, with a Red Flag score of 57 and a 1.3% decline over the past year.

How have prices changed in Central North over the past year?

Prices in Central North, Rancho Cucamonga, California have moved down 1.3% over the past year. The neighborhood is priced about 2% below Rancho Cucamonga and 27% below California, with gross yield of 3.5%, walkability of 82, education in the 78th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 57.

How does Central North compare with Rancho Cucamonga and California?

Central North, Rancho Cucamonga, California is priced about 2% below Rancho Cucamonga and 27% below California. It also shows gross yield of 3.5%, walkability of 82, education in the 78th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 57, with prices down 1.3% over the past year.

Neighborhood

Central North

Rancho Cucamonga, California US

Central North, Rancho Cucamonga, California offers a mixed investment profile with walkability of 82 and education in the 78th percentile, alongside a Red Flag score of 57. Prices are about 2% below Rancho Cucamonga and 27% below California, while gross yield is 3.5%. Over the past year, prices have moved down 1.3%, which may support entry pricing, but the Red Flag score suggests moderate risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.55 mi²

ZIP Code

91739

County

San Bernardino County

State

California

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$963,464

YoY-1.3%

Gross Rental Yield

3.5%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

57 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

78 / 100

Excellent · better than 78% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Central North Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Central North, Rancho Cucamonga.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$963,464	-1.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$412/sqft	-2.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,785/mo	+1.3%
Gross Rental Yield	3.5%	—
Liquidity Score	27 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	68	-10.5%

Is Central North Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited California crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

57 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood100Very High

Earthquake100Very High

Heat60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Hail40Moderate

Hurricane20Low

Tornado20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): California averaged 25.6 crimes and 4.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-8.9% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 82/100

Active transaction volume — 68 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 88 dining & 17 grocery options nearby

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Earthquake risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Central North's live DistrictScore metrics.

Central North Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (California-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.4 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-27.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Central North centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 32% of U.S. neighborhoods.

California Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	25.6	4.9	-8.9%
2023	28.3	5.1	-0.7%
2022	28.6	5.0	+8.0%
2021	26.5	4.8	+1.9%
2020	25.8	4.4	-7.3%
2019	27.8	4.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Central North inherits the California figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 2

Zone 2 — Moderate potential · Central North

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor15 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Central North: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Central North

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

82

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

17

Grocery

88

Dining

37

Schools

0

Universities

5

Hospitals

5

Pharmacies

29

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Central North's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Central North vs Rancho Cucamonga vs California

How Central North benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Central North, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Rancho Cucamonga neighborhoods and about 26% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 3.5%, against 3.7% for Rancho Cucamonga neighborhoods and 3.7% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Rancho Cucamonga neighborhoods and in line with the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Central North	$412/sqft	3.5%	27
Rancho Cucamonga	$421/sqft	3.7%	27
California	$559/sqft	3.7%	28

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & California tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.69% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 13.3%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: documentary transfer tax $0.55 per $500 + local.

Assessment Cap

Prop 13 caps assessed-value growth at 2%/yr; property is reassessed to market value when you buy.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax (LA has a local one); statewide rent control caps increases at 5%+CPI (AB 1482).

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Disabled-veteran property-tax exemption (~$161,083 in 2025, more if low-income); senior programs available.

1031 State Conformity

California conforms to 1031 but claws back deferred CA-source gain (Form FTB 3840) if you move out of state.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Central North Real Estate FAQ

Central North, Rancho Cucamonga, California presents a balanced profile with gross yield of 3.5%, walkability of 82, and education in the 78th percentile. Prices are about 2% below Rancho Cucamonga and 27% below California, while the Red Flag score is 57 and prices moved down 1.3% over the past year.

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