| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 77th | Good |
| Demographics | 75th | Best |
| Amenities | 90th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3551 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin, CA, 95677, US |
| Region / Metro | Rocklin |
| Year of Construction | 1976 |
| Units | 28 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
3551 Sunset Blvd Rocklin Suburban Multifamily with Durable Demand
Neighborhood occupancy is elevated versus national norms, supporting stable cash flow potential according to WDSuite’s CRE market data, with amenities and schools that tend to underpin renter retention.
Rocklin’s suburban location offers day-to-day convenience that supports renter appeal: the neighborhood ranks 11th out of 561 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom neighborhoods for overall amenities, placing it firmly in the top quartile metro-wide and around the top decile nationally for amenity access. Grocery, dining, and pharmacy density each score near the upper end nationally, indicating walkable essentials and short-drive retail nodes that can aid leasing velocity and renewals.
Schools are another strength. The neighborhood’s average school rating sits in the top tier locally (ranked 25th of 561), a factor that often improves lease stability for households prioritizing education. Neighborhood demographics also test above the metro median (ranked 91st of 561) with a higher share of bachelor’s degrees than many areas nationwide, reinforcing an income profile supportive of market-rate multifamily.
On performance signals, neighborhood occupancy is competitive among Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom submarkets (ranked 208th of 561; 82nd percentile nationally), a constructive backdrop for maintaining collections and reducing downtime between turns. Median contract rents benchmark high relative to U.S. neighborhoods (upper 80s percentiles), while the rent-to-income ratio sits nearer mid-range nationally, suggesting room for disciplined pricing without overextending typical tenants. Renter-occupied share in the neighborhood is roughly one-third of housing units, indicating a meaningful—if not dominant—tenant base for smaller assets.
Within a 3-mile radius, population and households have expanded over the last five years and are projected to keep growing, pointing to a larger tenant base over time. Household sizes are trending slightly smaller in forecasts, which can sustain demand for studios and smaller floor plans. Elevated home values relative to incomes (around the 90th percentile nationally on value-to-income) imply a high-cost ownership market that tends to sustain rental demand and support lease retention.
Safety indicators are mixed in a way investors should underwrite thoughtfully. Compared with neighborhoods nationwide, violent offense levels sit in the lower third for safety while property offenses track closer to the lower decile for safety; however, both categories show recent year-over-year improvement, with violent offenses declining more notably. These trends suggest conditions are moving in a favorable direction, but prudent operators should budget for standard security measures and emphasize lighting, access controls, and resident engagement.
At the metro level, the neighborhood performs around the middle of the pack for overall crime when compared with the 561 neighborhoods in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom region. Use comparative crime trends, not block-level assumptions, in underwriting and ongoing operations.
Proximity to major employers supports a diversified renter base and reasonable commute times, particularly for technology, healthcare distribution, and logistics roles noted below.
- Intel Folsom FM5 — semiconductors (10.6 miles)
- Cardinal Health — healthcare distribution (17.5 miles)
- DISH Network Distribution Center — logistics/distribution (19.1 miles)
- Xerox State Healthcare — healthcare IT services (21.6 miles)
- International Paper — packaging & paper (21.8 miles)
This Rocklin asset benefits from strong neighborhood fundamentals: amenity and school access rank in the top tier locally, and neighborhood occupancy trends are competitive metro-wide while landing in the low-80s percentiles nationally. Elevated home values relative to income reinforce reliance on rentals, and 3-mile demographics show recent growth in population and households with further expansion projected—supporting a larger tenant base and steady absorption for smaller-unit inventory. These conditions, based on commercial real estate analysis from WDSuite, point to stable operations with measured pricing power.
Key considerations include moderating affordability pressure as rents remain above national norms, and a safety profile that, while improving year-over-year, warrants continued attention to property-level controls. With thoughtful asset management, the neighborhood’s demand drivers—amenities, schools, and income depth—provide a constructive setup for long-term hold strategies.
- Competitive neighborhood occupancy and top-tier amenities underpin leasing stability
- High-cost ownership market sustains renter reliance and supports retention
- 3-mile population and household growth expand the tenant base over time
- Risk: property crime sits below national safety norms—budget for security and monitoring
- Manage rent positioning to balance revenue growth with mid-range rent-to-income levels