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 5.27% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV | 73 | $145,739 | $1,078 | 8.87% | Buy | View | |
Champaign, IL Champaign, IL | 73 | $225,664 | $1,397 | 7.43% | Buy | View | |
Beaumont, TX Beaumont, TX | 73 | $178,189 | $1,279 | 8.62% | Buy | View | |
Flint, MI Flint, MI | 73 | $185,184 | $1,077 | 6.98% | Buy | View | |
Terre Haute, IN Terre Haute, IN | 73 | $160,847 | $923 | 6.89% | Buy | View | |
Current Richmond, VA | 53 | $380,431 | $1,671 | 5.27% | Hold |
The Richmond, VA metro area scores 53/100, ranking #663 of 894 US metros (top 74%). The 5.27% 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.