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 5.87% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -3.0% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HaralsonGA | 30,178 | 60 | $268,717 | Est. | Buy | View | |
NewtonGA | 113,298 | 58 | $286,974 | $1,826 | 7.63% | Hold | View |
WaltonGA | 97,752 | 56 | $378,964 | $1,904 | 6.03% | Hold | View |
ClaytonGA | 296,312 | 55 | $227,514 | $1,614 | 8.52% | Hold | View |
DouglasGA | 144,735 | 55 | $296,419 | $1,739 | 7.04% | Hold | View |
HenryGA | 240,853 | 55 | $315,968 | $1,843 | 7.00% | Hold | View |
RockdaleGA | 93,641 | 54 | $297,471 | $1,683 | 6.79% | Hold | View |
CowetaGA | 147,449 | 53 | $383,324 | $1,792 | 5.61% | Hold | View |
CherokeeGA | 268,567 | 51 | $462,691 | $2,020 | 5.24% | Hold | View |
DekalbGA | 761,209 | 51 | $329,046 | $1,728 | 6.30% | Hold | View |
FayetteGA | 119,259 | 49 | $506,328 | $2,068 | 4.90% | Hold | View |
CobbGA | 765,813 | 48 | $416,539 | $1,750 | 5.04% | Hold | View |
FultonGA | 1,061,944 | 48 | $412,322 | $1,889 | 5.50% | Hold | View |
GwinnettGA | 957,977 | 47 | $403,629 | $1,800 | 5.35% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lansing, MI Lansing, MI | 69 | $236,853 | $1,304 | 6.61% | Buy | View | |
Iowa City, IA Iowa City, IA | 69 | $287,609 | $1,750 | 7.30% | Buy | View | |
Akron, OH Akron, OH | 69 | $229,491 | $1,246 | 6.52% | Buy | View | |
Detroit, MI Detroit, MI | 69 | $256,081 | $1,481 | 6.94% | Buy | View | |
Bloomington, IL Bloomington, IL | 69 | $249,990 | $1,360 | 6.53% | Buy | View | |
Current Atlanta, GA | 49 | $376,192 | $1,841 | 5.87% | Hold |
The Atlanta, GA metro area scores 49/100, ranking #721 of 894 US metros (top 81%). The 5.87% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 14 counties, Haralson shows the strongest investment potential (score: 60). 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.