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Market MapDayton, TN
Metropolitan Area

Dayton, TN

Tennessee03 counties
60
/100
Buy
#508 of 894 metros
Top 57% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$252,255
Median Home Price
3% above national median
$15,211/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.03%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
-$1,322
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
60/100
60
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
57/100

Based on 1.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)
76/100

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.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Low unemployment (0.0%)
  • +Multiple counties (3) for portfolio diversification

Challenges

  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$1,322/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Dayton, TN

Best Overall
Montgomery
OH - Score: 73
Verdict
MontgomeryOH
536,12173$195,315$1,2447.64%BuyView
GreeneOH
167,56768$289,519$1,6286.75%BuyView
MiamiOH
108,81868$260,436$1,3776.34%BuyView

Click any county to see detailed investment analysis

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro AreaVerdict
Lincoln, IL
Lincoln, IL
80$130,608Est.Strong BuyView
Bucyrus, OH
Bucyrus, OH
80$152,779Est.Strong BuyView
Sterling, IL
Sterling, IL
80$138,792Est.Strong BuyView
Portsmouth, OH
Portsmouth, OH
80$135,768Est.Strong BuyView
Williamsport, PA
Williamsport, PA
79$224,545$1,7679.44%Strong BuyView
Current
Dayton, TN
60$252,255Est.Buy

The Bottom Line

BuyDayton, TN offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

The Dayton, TN metro area scores 60/100, ranking #508 of 894 US metros (top 57%). Among 3 counties, Montgomery shows the strongest investment potential (score: 73). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-1,322/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
-31.5%

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