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 6.68% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 0.0% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iberville ParishLA | 30,210 | 72 | $172,494 | Est. | Buy | View | |
West Baton Rouge ParishLA | 27,377 | 71 | $245,935 | $1,481 | 7.23% | Buy | View |
Livingston ParishLA | 143,425 | 69 | $248,263 | $1,476 | 7.13% | Buy | View |
Ascension ParishLA | 126,973 | 65 | $301,522 | $1,872 | 7.45% | Buy | View |
West Feliciana ParishLA | 15,358 | 63 | $371,925 | Est. | Buy | View | |
East Baton Rouge ParishLA | 454,369 | 59 | $227,210 | $1,323 | 6.99% | Hold | View |
Saint Helena ParishLA | 10,872 | 51 | $165,065 | Est. | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mayfield, KY Mayfield, KY | 81 | $161,362 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Grenada, MS Grenada, MS | 81 | $126,460 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Danville, IL Danville, IL | 81 | $93,319 | $815 | 10.48% | Strong Buy | View | |
Portsmouth, OH Portsmouth, OH | 80 | $135,768 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Current Baton Rouge, LA | 61 | $240,636 | $1,339 | 6.68% | Buy |
The Baton Rouge, LA metro area scores 61/100, ranking #481 of 894 US metros (top 54%). The 6.68% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 7 counties, Iberville Parish shows the strongest investment potential (score: 72). 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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