Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI
* Based on metro-wide median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Individual counties and properties vary significantly.
Based on 5.87% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -3.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.
Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.
Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.
Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.
| Verdict | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HaralsonGA | 30,178 | 60 | $268,717 | Est. | Buy | View | |
NewtonGA | 113,298 | 57 | $289,133 | $1,821 | 7.56% | Hold | View |
ClaytonGA | 296,312 | 55 | $230,486 | $1,699 | 8.85% | Hold | View |
DouglasGA | 144,735 | 55 | $300,197 | $1,750 | 7.00% | Hold | View |
HenryGA | 240,853 | 55 | $319,251 | $1,910 | 7.18% | Hold | View |
WaltonGA | 97,752 | 55 | $382,605 | $1,929 | 6.05% | Hold | View |
RockdaleGA | 93,641 | 54 | $299,702 | $1,760 | 7.05% | Hold | View |
CowetaGA | 147,449 | 53 | $386,625 | $1,826 | 5.67% | Hold | View |
CherokeeGA | 268,567 | 51 | $467,717 | $2,050 | 5.26% | Hold | View |
DekalbGA | 761,209 | 51 | $334,013 | $1,762 | 6.33% | Hold | View |
FayetteGA | 119,259 | 49 | $511,046 | $2,071 | 4.86% | Hold | View |
CobbGA | 765,813 | 48 | $420,571 | $1,758 | 5.02% | Hold | View |
FultonGA | 1,061,944 | 48 | $415,043 | $1,888 | 5.46% | Hold | View |
GwinnettGA | 957,977 | 48 | $403,679 | $1,848 | 5.49% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lansing, MI Lansing, MI | 69 | $236,853 | $1,304 | 6.61% | Buy | View | |
Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA | 69 | $287,609 | $1,750 | 7.30% | Buy | View | |
Akron, OH Akron, OH | 69 | $229,491 | $1,246 | 6.52% | Buy | View | |
Detroit, MI Detroit, MI | 69 | $256,081 | $1,481 | 6.94% | Buy | View | |
Bloomington, IL Bloomington, IL | 69 | $249,990 | $1,360 | 6.53% | Buy | View | |
Current Atlanta, GA | 49 | $376,192 | $1,841 | 5.87% | Hold |
The Atlanta, GA metro area scores 49/100, ranking #721 of 894 US metros (top 81%). The 5.87% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 14 counties, Haralson shows the strongest investment potential (score: 60). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.
Use our investment calculators to run detailed numbers on specific properties, or explore individual counties for more targeted opportunities.