Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI
Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.
Based on 1.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawton, OK Lawton, OK | 78 | $148,862 | $1,052 | 8.48% | Strong Buy | View | |
Norwalk, OH Norwalk, OH | 78 | $186,429 | $1,326 | 8.54% | Strong Buy | View | |
Marietta, OH Marietta, OH | 78 | $179,217 | $1,280 | 8.57% | Strong Buy | View | |
Peoria, IL Peoria, IL | 78 | $162,247 | $1,145 | 8.47% | Strong Buy | View | |
Marion, IN Marion, IN | 78 | $147,209 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Current Albemarle, NC | 58 | $294,969 | Est. | Hold |
The Albemarle, NC metro area scores 58/100, ranking #564 of 894 US metros (top 63%). 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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