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 5.94% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PhiladelphiaPA | 1,593,208 | 71 | $231,821 | $1,758 | 9.10% | Buy | View |
GloucesterNJ | 302,621 | 70 | $379,106 | $2,350 | 7.44% | Buy | View |
SalemNJ | 64,840 | 68 | $287,364 | $1,903 | 7.95% | Buy | View |
CamdenNJ | 522,581 | 67 | $350,617 | $1,929 | 6.60% | Buy | View |
BurlingtonNJ | 461,853 | 65 | $417,347 | $2,186 | 6.29% | Buy | View |
New CastleDE | 570,567 | 64 | $365,512 | $1,828 | 6.00% | Buy | View |
DelawarePA | 575,312 | 60 | $362,148 | $1,744 | 5.78% | Buy | View |
BucksPA | 645,163 | 58 | $517,600 | $2,197 | 5.09% | Hold | View |
CecilMD | 103,876 | 57 | $379,572 | $1,820 | 5.75% | Hold | View |
MontgomeryPA | 856,399 | 55 | $486,540 | $2,002 | 4.94% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln, IL Lincoln, IL | 80 | $130,608 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Bucyrus, OH Bucyrus, OH | 80 | $152,779 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Sterling, IL Sterling, IL | 80 | $138,792 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Portsmouth, OH Portsmouth, OH | 80 | $135,768 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Williamsport, PA Williamsport, PA | 79 | $224,545 | $1,767 | 9.44% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Philadelphia, PA | 60 | $375,501 | $1,859 | 5.94% | Buy |
The Philadelphia, PA metro area scores 60/100, ranking #508 of 894 US metros (top 57%). The 5.94% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 10 counties, Philadelphia shows the strongest investment potential (score: 71). 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.