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 5.24% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marinette, WI Marinette, WI | 78 | $194,779 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Peoria, IL Peoria, IL | 78 | $162,247 | $1,145 | 8.47% | Strong Buy | View | |
Lawton, OK Lawton, OK | 78 | $148,862 | $1,052 | 8.48% | Strong Buy | View | |
Marion, IN Marion, IN | 78 | $147,209 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Marietta, OH Marietta, OH | 78 | $179,217 | $1,280 | 8.57% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Des Moines, IA | 58 | $286,599 | $1,251 | 5.24% | Hold |
The Des Moines, IA metro area scores 58/100, ranking #564 of 894 US metros (top 63%). The 5.24% 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.