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 | $289,945 | $1,819 | 7.53% | Hold | View |
DouglasGA | 144,735 | 55 | $300,832 | $1,750 | 6.98% | Hold | View |
HenryGA | 240,853 | 55 | $319,372 | $1,809 | 6.80% | Hold | View |
WaltonGA | 97,752 | 55 | $380,947 | $1,887 | 5.94% | Hold | View |
ClaytonGA | 296,312 | 54 | $228,522 | $1,566 | 8.23% | Hold | View |
RockdaleGA | 93,641 | 54 | $299,514 | $1,655 | 6.63% | Hold | View |
CowetaGA | 147,449 | 52 | $386,441 | $1,768 | 5.49% | Hold | View |
DekalbGA | 761,209 | 51 | $332,511 | $1,737 | 6.27% | Hold | View |
CherokeeGA | 268,567 | 50 | $469,076 | $2,035 | 5.21% | Hold | View |
FayetteGA | 119,259 | 50 | $510,566 | $2,146 | 5.04% | Hold | View |
CobbGA | 765,813 | 48 | $421,052 | $1,761 | 5.02% | Hold | View |
FultonGA | 1,061,944 | 48 | $415,598 | $1,879 | 5.43% | Hold | View |
GwinnettGA | 957,977 | 47 | $405,255 | $1,777 | 5.26% | 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.