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 6.54% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith, AR | 68 | $197,499 | $1,040 | 6.32% | Buy | View | |
Topeka, KS Topeka, KS | 68 | $209,382 | $1,127 | 6.46% | Buy | View | |
Evansville, IN Evansville, IN | 68 | $215,725 | $1,059 | 5.89% | Buy | View | |
Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa, AL | 68 | $214,334 | $1,648 | 9.23% | Buy | View | |
Jackson, MI Jackson, MI | 68 | $215,570 | $1,078 | 6.00% | Buy | View | |
Current Deltona, FL | 48 | $325,092 | $1,772 | 6.54% | Hold |
The Deltona, FL metro area scores 48/100, ranking #748 of 894 US metros (top 84%). The 6.54% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. 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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