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 4.59% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 5.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Muncie, IN Muncie, IN | 77 | $160,460 | $1,071 | 8.01% | Strong Buy | View | |
Binghamton, NY Binghamton, NY | 77 | $187,872 | $1,395 | 8.91% | Strong Buy | View | |
Pottsville, PA Pottsville, PA | 77 | $155,836 | $1,145 | 8.82% | Strong Buy | View | |
Wheeling, WV Wheeling, WV | 77 | $136,692 | $892 | 7.83% | Strong Buy | View | |
Lima, OH Lima, OH | 77 | $182,758 | $1,219 | 8.00% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Bismarck, ND | 57 | $340,962 | $1,305 | 4.59% | Hold |
The Bismarck, ND metro area scores 57/100, ranking #591 of 894 US metros (top 66%). The 4.59% 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.