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 5.63% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 3.0% 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LafayetteMO | 32,858 | 72 | $244,801 | Est. | Buy | View | |
WyandotteKS | 167,989 | 68 | $209,313 | $1,336 | 7.66% | Buy | View |
JacksonMO | 715,526 | 66 | $248,913 | $1,431 | 6.90% | Buy | View |
CassMO | 108,205 | 64 | $342,777 | $1,730 | 6.06% | Buy | View |
RayMO | 23,122 | 62 | $252,636 | $995 | 4.73% | Buy | View |
MiamiKS | 34,312 | 61 | $375,549 | $1,895 | 6.05% | Buy | View |
ClayMO | 253,085 | 59 | $318,209 | $1,535 | 5.79% | Hold | View |
LeavenworthKS | 82,050 | 55 | $346,432 | $1,281 | 4.44% | Hold | View |
JohnsonKS | 610,742 | 52 | $464,434 | $1,756 | 4.54% | Hold | View |
PlatteMO | 107,033 | 51 | $391,087 | $1,613 | 4.95% | Hold | View |
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The Kansas City, MO metro area scores 61/100, ranking #1 of 0 US metros (top 50%). The 5.63% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 10 counties, Lafayette shows the strongest investment potential (score: 72). 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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