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 4.43% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 6.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elmira, NY Elmira, NY | 81 | $161,607 | $1,263 | 9.38% | Strong Buy | View | |
Lamesa, TX Lamesa, TX | 81 | $113,282 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Lincoln, IL Lincoln, IL | 81 | $142,630 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Union City, TN Union City, TN | 80 | $166,036 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Guymon, OK Guymon, OK | 80 | $168,571 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Current Ashland, OH | 61 | $246,049 | $908 | 4.43% | Buy |
The Ashland, OH metro area scores 61/100, ranking #484 of 894 US metros (top 54%). The 4.43% 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.