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 5.59% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 1.0% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PickawayOH | 58,809 | 66 | $316,053 | Est. | Buy | View | |
LickingOH | 178,844 | 63 | $325,242 | $1,736 | 6.40% | Buy | View |
MadisonOH | 43,961 | 62 | $304,222 | $1,779 | 7.02% | Buy | View |
MorrowOH | 35,049 | 61 | $270,100 | Est. | Buy | View | |
FairfieldOH | 159,371 | 59 | $351,811 | $1,669 | 5.69% | Hold | View |
FranklinOH | 1,318,149 | 58 | $286,021 | $1,435 | 6.02% | Hold | View |
UnionOH | 63,411 | 55 | $399,386 | $1,477 | 4.44% | Hold | View |
DelawareOH | 216,074 | 50 | $500,204 | $1,575 | 3.78% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pottsville, PA Pottsville, PA | 77 | $155,836 | $1,145 | 8.82% | Strong Buy | View | |
Wheeling, WV Wheeling, WV | 77 | $136,692 | $892 | 7.83% | Strong Buy | View | |
Fremont, OH Fremont, OH | 77 | $184,312 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Binghamton, NY Binghamton, NY | 77 | $187,872 | $1,395 | 8.91% | Strong Buy | View | |
Muncie, IN Muncie, IN | 77 | $160,460 | $1,071 | 8.01% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Columbus, OH | 57 | $319,706 | $1,488 | 5.59% | Hold |
The Columbus, OH metro area scores 57/100, ranking #1 of 0 US metros (top 50%). The 5.59% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 8 counties, Pickaway shows the strongest investment potential (score: 66). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.
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