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 5.10% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fairmont, WV Fairmont, WV | 71 | $158,591 | $1,012 | 7.66% | Buy | View | |
Athens, OH Athens, OH | 71 | $176,334 | $965 | 6.57% | Buy | View | |
Scranton, PA Scranton, PA | 71 | $219,797 | $1,311 | 7.16% | Buy | View | |
Oneonta, NY Oneonta, NY | 71 | $201,691 | $1,694 | 10.08% | Buy | View | |
Canton, OH Canton, OH | 71 | $207,064 | $1,119 | 6.48% | Buy | View | |
Current Providence, RI | 51 | $498,503 | $2,119 | 5.10% | Hold |
The Providence, RI metro area scores 51/100, ranking #692 of 894 US metros (top 77%). The 5.10% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 6 counties, Kent shows the strongest investment potential (score: 62). 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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