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 13.03% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -1.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coffeyville, KS Coffeyville, KS | 85 | $101,366 | $862 | 10.20% | Strong Buy | View | |
Blytheville, AR Blytheville, AR | 84 | $115,156 | $1,064 | 11.08% | Strong Buy | View | |
Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids, NC | 84 | $107,523 | $1,077 | 12.02% | Strong Buy | View | |
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 83 | $144,157 | $1,250 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Houghton, MI Houghton, MI | 83 | $194,696 | $1,733 | 10.68% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Meridian, MS | 74 | $124,819 | $1,355 | 13.03% | Buy |
The Meridian, MS metro area scores 74/100, ranking #112 of 894 US metros (top 12%). The 13.03% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential across the metro. At current rates with 20% down, a median-priced property could generate approximately $226/month in cash flow.
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