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Garden Grove

Orange County, CA

STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
D
39/100
❌ AVOID
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
5/35
🏠Affordability
2/25
📅Year-Round Income
15/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
2/10
📈Room to Grow
15/15
Cash-on-Cash
-13.0%
Negative Cash Flow
Median Home
$978K
Very Expensive
Room to Grow
15/15
Excellent Headroom
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Strict STR Regulations

STRs completely banned

Garden Grove completely forbids short-term rentals. Violations can lead to $1,000/day fines, 6 months jail, or both.

Permit: Very HardPermit Cap in Effect0
Grade Impact: Base score of 39/100 would be grade D, but capped at D (39/100) due to regulation risk.
Verified data as of February 2026 · Regulations change frequently
📞 How to Verify
Call the Garden Grove City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Some banned cities still have grandfathered operators or exemptions — it's worth calling to understand your options.

Why Garden Grove?

Urban Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🏙️
Urban Hub

Business travel, events, and tourism create consistent year-round occupancy in city centers.

📈
Growing Market

Population and economic growth signal increasing demand and property appreciation potential.

💼
Business Travel

Corporate relocations and business travel create consistent midweek bookings.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
D
Negative Cash Flow
CoC: -13.0%
Can You Pay the Bills?
✗
Risky
May struggle with payments
THE BOTTOM LINE ❌

This market has strict STR regulations. Some operators still succeed here, but thorough research into local ordinances and permits is essential before committing.

💵
$200
Avg ADR
📅
71%
Occupancy
💰
$4,260
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$978K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated June 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$2,343
2BR
$3,186
3BR
$4,264
4BR
$5,740
5BR
$7,029
6BR+
$8,318
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEParking
+18%
MUST HAVEWalkability
+15%
HIGH IMPACTWorkspace
+12%
HIGH IMPACTFast WiFi
+10%
NICE TO HAVERooftop/Patio
+8%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $8,318/month
2
Add a Parking
Boost revenue by +18%
3
Target $5,325/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

Strict RulesPermit: Very HardVerified Data

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Garden Grove, California is rated D for Airbnb investment with a score of 39/100 (AVOID). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $200, 71% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $4,260. Median home value is $978,273 with a cash-on-cash return of -13.0%. STR regulation status: Strict Rules. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.