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 4.05% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ElbertCO | 26,457 | 49 | $672,698 | Est. | Hold | View | |
GilpinCO | 5,856 | 47 | $549,868 | Est. | Hold | View | |
AdamsCO | 520,149 | 41 | $476,836 | $1,827 | 4.60% | Avoid | View |
BroomfieldCO | 73,946 | 41 | $613,853 | $1,981 | 3.87% | Avoid | View |
ArapahoeCO | 654,453 | 39 | $506,130 | $1,738 | 4.12% | Avoid | View |
DouglasCO | 360,206 | 39 | $697,262 | $2,086 | 3.59% | Avoid | View |
DenverCO | 710,800 | 37 | $530,775 | $1,820 | 4.11% | Avoid | View |
JeffersonCO | 580,519 | 37 | $609,450 | $1,850 | 3.64% | Avoid | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Huntsville, AL Huntsville, AL | 54 | $307,480 | $1,391 | 5.43% | Hold | View | |
San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX | 54 | $274,977 | $1,383 | 6.04% | Hold | View | |
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CA | 54 | $357,338 | $1,782 | 5.98% | Hold | View | |
Madison, WI Madison, WI | 54 | $427,012 | $1,801 | 5.06% | Hold | View | |
Clarksville, TN Clarksville, TN | 54 | $292,496 | $1,353 | 5.55% | Hold | View | |
Current Denver, CO | 34 | $559,323 | $1,890 | 4.05% | Avoid |
The Denver, CO metro area scores 34/100, ranking #869 of 894 US metros (top 97%). The 4.05% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 8 counties, Elbert shows the strongest investment potential (score: 49). 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.