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 5.63% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MiamiKS | 34,312 | 67 | $363,383 | Est. | Buy | View | |
CassMO | 108,205 | 67 | $326,171 | $1,696 | 6.24% | Buy | View |
LafayetteMO | 32,858 | 67 | $229,291 | $1,000 | 5.23% | Buy | View |
WyandotteKS | 167,989 | 66 | $197,713 | $1,260 | 7.65% | Buy | View |
JacksonMO | 715,526 | 64 | $236,979 | $1,387 | 7.02% | Buy | View |
RayMO | 23,122 | 62 | $252,636 | $995 | 4.73% | Buy | View |
ClayMO | 253,085 | 61 | $307,313 | $1,467 | 5.73% | Buy | View |
JohnsonKS | 610,742 | 57 | $442,844 | $1,650 | 4.47% | Hold | View |
LeavenworthKS | 82,050 | 57 | $332,813 | $1,188 | 4.28% | Hold | View |
PlatteMO | 107,033 | 55 | $375,176 | $1,580 | 5.05% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mayfield, KY Mayfield, KY | 81 | $161,362 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Grenada, MS Grenada, MS | 81 | $126,460 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Danville, IL Danville, IL | 81 | $93,319 | $815 | 10.48% | Strong Buy | View | |
Portsmouth, OH Portsmouth, OH | 80 | $135,768 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Current Kansas City, MO | 61 | $311,790 | $1,462 | 5.63% | Buy |
The Kansas City, MO metro area scores 61/100, ranking #481 of 894 US metros (top 54%). The 5.63% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 10 counties, Miami shows the strongest investment potential (score: 67). 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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