Is Geneva County, AL good for real estate investing?

Geneva County has an investment score of 58/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #573 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Geneva?

The median home price in Geneva County is $154,752. This ranks #89 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Geneva?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Geneva County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Geneva County

AlabamaPopulation: 26,647

/100

Hold

#573 of 1,000 counties

#41 in Alabama (67 counties)

Market Snapshot

$154,752

Median Home Price

43% below national median

$9,261/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

58/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

46/100

Based on -0.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

81/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-0.8% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

26,647

Median Income

$47,608

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.3x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
LimestoneAL	60	$315,331	$1,629	6.20%	Buy	View
FayetteAL	59	$141,518	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
LeeAL	59	$335,931	$1,609	5.75%	Hold	View
CurrentGenevaAL	58	$154,752	Est. pending	—	Hold
MorganAL	58	$227,394	$1,071	5.65%	Hold	View
BullockAL	57	$121,964	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldGeneva is a neutral market.

Geneva County in Alabama scores 58/100, ranking #573 of 1,000 US counties (top 57%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

58/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

46/100

Based on -0.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

81/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

LimestoneAL

$315,331

$1,629

6.20%

Buy

View

FayetteAL

$141,518

Est. pending

—

Hold

View

LeeAL

$335,931

$1,609

5.75%

Hold

View

CurrentGenevaAL

$154,752

Est. pending

—

Hold

MorganAL

$227,394

$1,071

5.65%

Hold

View

BullockAL

$121,964

Est. pending

—

Hold

View