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 3.76% 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.
| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albemarle, NC Albemarle, NC | 63 | $308,636 | $1,708 | 6.64% | Buy | View | |
Greeneville, TN Greeneville, TN | 63 | $252,970 | $1,126 | 5.34% | Buy | View | |
Mount Airy, NC Mount Airy, NC | 63 | $241,209 | $1,043 | 5.19% | Buy | View | |
Somerset, KY Somerset, KY | 63 | $183,897 | $1,277 | 8.33% | Buy | View | |
Carlsbad, NM Carlsbad, NM | 63 | $253,373 | $1,595 | 7.55% | Buy | View | |
Current Ogden, UT | 43 | $520,531 | $1,630 | 3.76% | Avoid |
The Ogden, UT metro area scores 43/100, ranking #811 of 894 US metros (top 91%). The 3.76% 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.