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 3.91% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 5.0% 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.
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utica, NY Utica, NY | 75 | $218,900 | $1,413 | 7.75% | Strong Buy | View | |
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL | 75 | $187,233 | $1,120 | 7.18% | Strong Buy | View | |
Columbus, MS Columbus, MS | 75 | $178,027 | $1,353 | 9.12% | Strong Buy | View | |
Youngstown, OH Youngstown, OH | 75 | $165,204 | $1,007 | 7.31% | Strong Buy | View | |
Tupelo, MS Tupelo, MS | 75 | $178,650 | $1,183 | 7.94% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Green Bay, WI | 55 | $327,093 | $1,066 | 3.91% | Hold |
The Green Bay, WI metro area scores 55/100, ranking #632 of 894 US metros (top 71%). The 3.91% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 3 counties, Kewaunee shows the strongest investment potential (score: 72). 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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