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 3.16% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gainesville, TX Gainesville, TX | 56 | $322,119 | $1,773 | 6.61% | Hold | View | |
Murray, KY Murray, KY | 56 | $169,425 | $1,184 | 8.38% | Hold | View | |
Spirit Lake, IA Spirit Lake, IA | 56 | $385,260 | Est. | Hold | View | ||
Stevens Point, WI Stevens Point, WI | 56 | $321,201 | $1,274 | 4.76% | Hold | View | |
Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville, KY | 56 | $204,905 | Est. | Hold | View | ||
Current Edwards, CO | 36 | $1,305,216 | $3,436 | 3.16% | Avoid |
The Edwards, CO metro area scores 36/100, ranking #872 of 894 US metros (top 97%). The 3.16% 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.