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 6.78% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Huron, SD Huron, SD | 77 | $192,112 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Galesburg, IL Galesburg, IL | 77 | $119,882 | $861 | 8.62% | Strong Buy | View | |
Fort Madison, IA Fort Madison, IA | 77 | $125,903 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Quincy, IL Quincy, IL | 77 | $187,232 | $1,197 | 7.67% | Strong Buy | View | |
Ponca City, OK Ponca City, OK | 77 | $114,874 | $806 | 8.42% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Gaffney, SC | 57 | $186,845 | $1,056 | 6.78% | Hold |
The Gaffney, SC metro area scores 57/100, ranking #588 of 894 US metros (top 66%). The 6.78% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential.
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