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 6.02% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MeadeKY | 29,964 | 69 | $281,632 | Est. | Buy | View | |
ClarkIN | 121,484 | 65 | $258,815 | $1,296 | 6.01% | Buy | View |
JeffersonKY | 779,232 | 64 | $261,635 | $1,361 | 6.24% | Buy | View |
OldhamKY | 67,997 | 64 | $434,357 | $2,211 | 6.11% | Buy | View |
BullittKY | 82,482 | 63 | $291,922 | $1,574 | 6.47% | Buy | View |
NelsonKY | 46,779 | 63 | $263,714 | $1,226 | 5.58% | Buy | View |
FloydIN | 80,191 | 62 | $278,162 | $1,217 | 5.25% | Buy | View |
HarrisonIN | 39,684 | 61 | $259,208 | $1,050 | 4.86% | Buy | View |
ShelbyKY | 48,105 | 56 | $318,989 | Est. | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decatur, IL Decatur, IL | 85 | $118,242 | $1,021 | 10.36% | Strong Buy | View | |
Paducah, KY Paducah, KY | 82 | $165,710 | $1,291 | 9.35% | Strong Buy | View | |
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Louisville, KY | 65 | $268,531 | $1,348 | 6.02% | Buy |
The Louisville, KY metro area scores 65/100, ranking #338 of 894 US metros (top 38%). The 6.02% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 9 counties, Meade shows the strongest investment potential (score: 69). 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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