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 6.25% 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.
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sturgis, MI Sturgis, MI | 72 | $208,482 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Toledo, OH Toledo, OH | 72 | $194,475 | $1,156 | 7.14% | Buy | View | |
Syracuse, NY Syracuse, NY | 72 | $248,808 | $1,570 | 7.57% | Buy | View | |
Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson, KS | 72 | $147,898 | $803 | 6.52% | Buy | View | |
Sayre, PA Sayre, PA | 72 | $193,701 | $1,164 | 7.21% | Buy | View | |
Current Myrtle Beach, SC | 52 | $333,758 | $1,739 | 6.25% | Hold |
The Myrtle Beach, SC metro area scores 52/100, ranking #677 of 894 US metros (top 76%). The 6.25% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 2 counties, Horry shows the strongest investment potential (score: 51). 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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