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 5.06% 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.
| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ogdensburg, NY Ogdensburg, NY | 74 | $139,884 | $892 | 7.65% | Buy | View | |
Rockford, IL Rockford, IL | 74 | $206,398 | $1,217 | 7.07% | Buy | View | |
Huntington, WV Huntington, WV | 74 | $160,064 | $1,003 | 7.52% | Buy | View | |
Anniston, AL Anniston, AL | 74 | $167,041 | $1,050 | 7.54% | Buy | View | |
Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula, OH | 74 | $174,017 | $1,024 | 7.06% | Buy | View | |
Current Madison, WI | 54 | $427,012 | $1,801 | 5.06% | Hold |
The Madison, WI metro area scores 54/100, ranking #648 of 894 US metros (top 72%). The 5.06% 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.