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 4.58% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -2.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, LA | 61 | $240,636 | $1,339 | 6.68% | Buy | View | |
Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL | 61 | $252,254 | $1,365 | 6.49% | Buy | View | |
Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO | 61 | $311,790 | $1,462 | 5.63% | Buy | View | |
Hartford, CT Hartford, CT | 61 | $377,750 | $1,855 | 5.89% | Buy | View | |
Allentown, PA Allentown, PA | 61 | $350,433 | $1,774 | 6.08% | Buy | View | |
Current Colorado Springs, CO | 41 | $447,630 | $1,710 | 4.58% | Avoid |
The Colorado Springs, CO metro area scores 41/100, ranking #830 of 894 US metros (top 93%). The 4.58% 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.