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 9.12% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MorrowOH | 35,049 | 68 | $274,299 | Est. | Buy | View | |
MadisonOH | 43,961 | 64 | $314,535 | $1,974 | 7.53% | Buy | View |
LickingOH | 178,844 | 63 | $338,595 | $1,757 | 6.23% | Buy | View |
PickawayOH | 58,809 | 62 | $327,295 | $1,569 | 5.75% | Buy | View |
FranklinOH | 1,318,149 | 57 | $297,840 | $1,503 | 6.06% | Hold | View |
FairfieldOH | 159,371 | 54 | $363,778 | $1,621 | 5.35% | Hold | View |
UnionOH | 63,411 | 49 | $411,442 | $1,641 | 4.79% | Hold | View |
DelawareOH | 216,074 | 39 | $517,945 | $1,575 | 3.65% | Avoid | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decatur, IL Decatur, IL | 85 | $118,242 | $1,021 | 10.36% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Paducah, KY Paducah, KY | 82 | $165,710 | $1,291 | 9.35% | Strong Buy | View | |
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Columbus, MS | 75 | $178,027 | $1,353 | 9.12% | Strong Buy |
The Columbus, MS metro area scores 75/100, ranking #1 of 0 US metros (top 50%). The 9.12% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential across the metro. Among 8 counties, Morrow shows the strongest investment potential (score: 68).
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