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 4.30% 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.
| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vineyard Haven, MA Vineyard Haven, MA | 47 | $1,554,664 | Est. | Hold | View | ||
Newport, OR Newport, OR | 47 | $475,309 | $2,037 | 5.14% | Hold | View | |
Coos Bay, OR Coos Bay, OR | 47 | $350,616 | $1,502 | 5.14% | Hold | View | |
Rexburg, ID Rexburg, ID | 47 | $441,955 | $1,139 | 3.09% | Hold | View | |
Morgan City, LA Morgan City, LA | 47 | $117,177 | Est. | Hold | View | ||
Current Kahului, HI | 27 | $997,307 | $3,572 | 4.30% | Avoid |
The Kahului, HI metro area scores 27/100, ranking #893 of 894 US metros (top 100%). The 4.30% 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.