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 6.42% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LibertyTX | 93,523 | 68 | $241,159 | $1,586 | 7.89% | Buy | View |
ChambersTX | 47,037 | 61 | $349,092 | $2,105 | 7.24% | Buy | View |
HarrisTX | 4,726,177 | 56 | $282,007 | $1,581 | 6.73% | Hold | View |
WallerTX | 57,463 | 56 | $363,886 | $2,353 | 7.76% | Hold | View |
BrazoriaTX | 374,600 | 55 | $326,744 | $1,716 | 6.30% | Hold | View |
MontgomeryTX | 629,989 | 53 | $345,691 | $1,697 | 5.89% | Hold | View |
GalvestonTX | 350,801 | 51 | $319,012 | $1,559 | 5.87% | Hold | View |
Fort BendTX | 832,607 | 49 | $381,422 | $1,886 | 5.93% | Hold | View |
AustinTX | 30,406 | 36 | $418,176 | $1,050 | 3.01% | Avoid | View |
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The Houston, TX metro area scores 55/100, ranking #632 of 894 US metros (top 71%). The 6.42% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 9 counties, Liberty shows the strongest investment potential (score: 68). 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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