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 4.38% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL | 71 | $203,530 | $1,345 | 7.93% | Buy | View | |
Columbus, GA Columbus, GA | 71 | $200,025 | $1,306 | 7.84% | Buy | View | |
Scranton, PA Scranton, PA | 71 | $219,797 | $1,311 | 7.16% | Buy | View | |
Canton, OH Canton, OH | 71 | $207,064 | $1,119 | 6.48% | Buy | View | |
South Bend, IN South Bend, IN | 71 | $221,335 | $1,333 | 7.23% | Buy | View | |
Current Rapid City, SD | 51 | $360,281 | $1,314 | 4.38% | Hold |
The Rapid City, SD metro area scores 51/100, ranking #692 of 894 US metros (top 77%). The 4.38% 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.