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 5.15% 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.
| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brownsville, TX Brownsville, TX | 70 | $200,349 | $1,446 | 8.66% | Buy | View | |
Erie, PA Erie, PA | 70 | $211,724 | $1,047 | 5.93% | Buy | View | |
Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA | 70 | $221,009 | $1,472 | 7.99% | Buy | View | |
Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH | 70 | $239,597 | $1,390 | 6.96% | Buy | View | |
Laredo, TX Laredo, TX | 70 | $211,665 | $1,286 | 7.29% | Buy | View | |
Current Bridgeport, CT | 50 | $646,946 | $2,775 | 5.15% | Hold |
The Bridgeport, CT metro area scores 50/100, ranking #710 of 894 US metros (top 79%). The 5.15% 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.