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 6.37% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ClintonIL | 36,998 | 80 | $213,780 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | |
Saint ClairIL | 256,791 | 78 | $171,619 | $1,250 | 8.74% | Strong Buy | View |
MonroeIL | 34,905 | 76 | $318,681 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | |
MadisonIL | 265,512 | 73 | $187,221 | $1,131 | 7.25% | Buy | View |
Saint Louis CityMO | 298,018 | 70 | $172,953 | $1,308 | 9.07% | Buy | View |
JeffersonMO | 226,984 | 68 | $280,024 | $1,548 | 6.63% | Buy | View |
BondIL | 16,750 | 67 | $154,738 | Est. | Buy | View | |
MacoupinIL | 44,907 | 63 | $133,612 | Est. | Buy | View | |
Saint LouisMO | 999,703 | 63 | $273,196 | $1,475 | 6.48% | Buy | View |
FranklinMO | 104,858 | 61 | $254,200 | $1,097 | 5.18% | Buy | View |
Saint CharlesMO | 406,262 | 58 | $359,741 | $1,643 | 5.48% | 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 | |
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current St. Louis, MO | 65 | $263,197 | $1,397 | 6.37% | Buy |
The St. Louis, MO metro area scores 65/100, ranking #338 of 894 US metros (top 38%). The 6.37% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 11 counties, Clinton shows the strongest investment potential (score: 80). 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.