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 9.12% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 2.0% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MadisonOH | 43,961 | 63 | $304,534 | $1,848 | 7.28% | Buy | View |
MorrowOH | 35,049 | 61 | $270,100 | Est. | Buy | View | |
LickingOH | 178,844 | 60 | $327,794 | $1,630 | 5.97% | Buy | View |
PickawayOH | 58,809 | 60 | $318,045 | $1,404 | 5.30% | Buy | View |
FranklinOH | 1,318,149 | 59 | $288,459 | $1,478 | 6.15% | Hold | View |
UnionOH | 63,411 | 57 | $401,002 | $1,534 | 4.59% | Hold | View |
FairfieldOH | 159,371 | 55 | $354,420 | $1,472 | 4.98% | Hold | View |
DelawareOH | 216,074 | 50 | $502,957 | $1,549 | 3.70% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decatur, IL Decatur, IL | 85 | $118,242 | $1,021 | 10.36% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Paducah, KY Paducah, KY | 82 | $165,710 | $1,291 | 9.35% | Strong Buy | View | |
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Columbus, MS | 75 | $178,027 | $1,353 | 9.12% | Strong Buy |
The Columbus, MS metro area scores 75/100, ranking #70 of 894 US metros (top 8%). The 9.12% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential across the metro. Among 8 counties, Madison shows the strongest investment potential (score: 63).
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