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 5.56% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 0.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dublin, GA Dublin, GA | 67 | $173,576 | $1,042 | 7.20% | Buy | View | |
Nacogdoches, TX Nacogdoches, TX | 67 | $224,697 | $1,145 | 6.12% | Buy | View | |
Sandusky, OH Sandusky, OH | 67 | $238,887 | $1,532 | 7.69% | Buy | View | |
Greenwood, SC Greenwood, SC | 67 | $178,133 | $1,252 | 8.43% | Buy | View | |
Starkville, MS Starkville, MS | 67 | $256,680 | $1,636 | 7.65% | Buy | View | |
Current Easton, MD | 47 | $496,929 | $2,303 | 5.56% | Hold |
The Easton, MD metro area scores 47/100, ranking #766 of 894 US metros (top 86%). The 5.56% 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.