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 6.33% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HancockIN | 80,170 | 65 | $320,159 | $1,734 | 6.50% | Buy | View |
ShelbyIN | 44,940 | 64 | $235,523 | $1,414 | 7.20% | Buy | View |
BooneIN | 71,235 | 63 | $406,496 | $1,810 | 5.34% | Buy | View |
MarionIN | 971,737 | 63 | $223,606 | $1,364 | 7.32% | Buy | View |
MorganIN | 71,757 | 63 | $289,606 | $1,523 | 6.31% | Buy | View |
HendricksIN | 175,639 | 61 | $333,178 | $1,744 | 6.28% | Buy | View |
JohnsonIN | 161,952 | 61 | $305,267 | $1,551 | 6.10% | Buy | View |
HamiltonIN | 349,527 | 59 | $448,941 | $1,791 | 4.79% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paducah, KY Paducah, KY | 82 | $165,710 | $1,291 | 9.35% | Strong Buy | View | |
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Danville, IL Danville, IL | 81 | $93,319 | $815 | 10.48% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Indianapolis, IN | 62 | $285,179 | $1,504 | 6.33% | Buy |
The Indianapolis, IN metro area scores 62/100, ranking #453 of 894 US metros (top 51%). The 6.33% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 8 counties, Hancock shows the strongest investment potential (score: 65). 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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