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 4.44% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 0.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY | 65 | $273,962 | $1,349 | 5.91% | Buy | View | |
Columbia, SC Columbia, SC | 65 | $248,071 | $1,562 | 7.56% | Buy | View | |
St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO | 65 | $263,197 | $1,397 | 6.37% | Buy | View | |
Louisville, KY Louisville, KY | 65 | $268,531 | $1,348 | 6.02% | Buy | View | |
Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR | 65 | $223,834 | $1,210 | 6.49% | Buy | View | |
Current Spokane, WA | 45 | $408,331 | $1,510 | 4.44% | Hold |
The Spokane, WA metro area scores 45/100, ranking #789 of 894 US metros (top 88%). The 4.44% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 3 counties, Lincoln shows the strongest investment potential (score: 61). 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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