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 5.54% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -4.0% 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.
| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lafayette, LA Lafayette, LA | 67 | $193,481 | $1,349 | 8.37% | Buy | View | |
Chicago, IL Chicago, IL | 67 | $334,512 | $2,049 | 7.35% | Buy | View | |
Rochester, NY Rochester, NY | 67 | $264,771 | $1,490 | 6.76% | Buy | View | |
El Paso, TX El Paso, TX | 67 | $225,516 | $1,504 | 8.00% | Buy | View | |
Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA | 67 | $172,270 | $1,222 | 8.51% | Buy | View | |
Current Dallas, TX | 47 | $359,523 | $1,660 | 5.54% | Hold |
The Dallas, TX metro area scores 47/100, ranking #760 of 894 US metros (top 85%). The 5.54% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. 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.