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 6.94% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WayneMI | 1,781,641 | 76 | $171,212 | $1,371 | 9.61% | Strong Buy | View |
LivingstonMI | 194,302 | 67 | $387,031 | $2,075 | 6.43% | Buy | View |
MacombMI | 878,453 | 67 | $263,057 | $1,364 | 6.22% | Buy | View |
LapeerMI | 88,687 | 64 | $281,805 | $1,282 | 5.46% | Buy | View |
OaklandMI | 1,272,264 | 63 | $357,158 | $1,679 | 5.64% | Buy | View |
Saint ClairMI | 160,257 | 63 | $251,282 | $1,104 | 5.27% | Buy | View |
WashtenawMI | 370,231 | 60 | $405,508 | $2,039 | 6.03% | Buy | 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 Detroit, MI | 69 | $256,081 | $1,481 | 6.94% | Buy |
The Detroit, MI metro area scores 69/100, ranking #227 of 894 US metros (top 25%). The 6.94% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 7 counties, Wayne shows the strongest investment potential (score: 76). 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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