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 5.42% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 2.0% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AnokaMN | 363,985 | 60 | $364,908 | $1,645 | 5.41% | Buy | View |
HennepinMN | 1,270,787 | 58 | $381,896 | $1,697 | 5.33% | Hold | View |
WashingtonMN | 268,651 | 58 | $434,932 | $1,948 | 5.37% | Hold | View |
DakotaMN | 439,179 | 57 | $388,112 | $1,664 | 5.14% | Hold | View |
RamseyMN | 547,202 | 57 | $330,743 | $1,504 | 5.46% | Hold | View |
Saint CroixWI | 93,752 | 57 | $404,336 | $1,788 | 5.31% | Hold | View |
ScottMN | 151,347 | 56 | $434,799 | $1,731 | 4.78% | Hold | View |
PierceWI | 42,187 | 56 | $353,197 | $1,363 | 4.63% | Hold | View |
CarverMN | 107,216 | 54 | $476,659 | $1,983 | 4.99% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utica, NY Utica, NY | 75 | $218,900 | $1,413 | 7.75% | Strong Buy | View | |
Springfield, IL Springfield, IL | 75 | $187,233 | $1,120 | 7.18% | Strong Buy | View | |
Columbus, MS Columbus, MS | 75 | $178,027 | $1,353 | 9.12% | Strong Buy | View | |
Youngstown, OH Youngstown, OH | 75 | $165,204 | $1,007 | 7.31% | Strong Buy | View | |
Tupelo, MS Tupelo, MS | 75 | $178,650 | $1,183 | 7.94% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Minneapolis, MN | 55 | $375,610 | $1,696 | 5.42% | Hold |
The Minneapolis, MN metro area scores 55/100, ranking #632 of 894 US metros (top 71%). The 5.42% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 9 counties, Anoka shows the strongest investment potential (score: 60). 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.