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Market MapLondon, KY
Metropolitan Area

London, KY

Kentucky0
76
/100
Strong Buy
#56 of 894 metros
Top 6% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$156,780
Median Home Price
36% below national median
$9,454/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.03%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
-$822
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
76/100
76
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
80/100

Based on 3.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

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.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$822/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in London, KY

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro AreaVerdict
Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
85$118,242$1,02110.36%Strong BuyView
Indiana, PA
Indiana, PA
82$158,790$1,37610.40%Strong BuyView
Connersville, IN
Connersville, IN
82$158,083Est.Strong BuyView
Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY
82$165,710$1,2919.35%Strong BuyView
Danville, IL
Danville, IL
81$93,319$81510.48%Strong BuyView
Current
London, KY
76$156,780Est.Strong Buy

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyLondon, KY is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

The London, KY metro area scores 76/100, ranking #56 of 894 US metros (top 6%). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-822/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
-31.5%

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