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 7.99% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BeaverPA | 167,629 | 71 | $186,383 | $1,029 | 6.62% | Buy | View |
FayettePA | 128,417 | 69 | $136,224 | $956 | 8.42% | Buy | View |
IndianaPA | 83,394 | 68 | $155,656 | $853 | 6.57% | Buy | View |
AlleghenyPA | 1,245,310 | 67 | $229,030 | $1,489 | 7.80% | Buy | View |
WashingtonPA | 209,631 | 66 | $229,910 | $1,340 | 7.00% | Buy | View |
WestmorelandPA | 354,414 | 66 | $203,555 | $1,028 | 6.06% | Buy | View |
ButlerPA | 194,562 | 65 | $308,816 | $1,725 | 6.70% | Buy | View |
ArmstrongPA | 65,538 | 55 | $147,390 | Est. | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decatur, IL Decatur, IL | 85 | $118,242 | $1,021 | 10.36% | Strong Buy | View | |
Paducah, KY Paducah, KY | 82 | $165,710 | $1,291 | 9.35% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Pittsburgh, PA | 70 | $221,009 | $1,472 | 7.99% | Buy |
The Pittsburgh, PA metro area scores 70/100, ranking #194 of 894 US metros (top 22%). The 7.99% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 8 counties, Beaver shows the strongest investment potential (score: 71).
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