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 4.69% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 4.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abilene, TX Abilene, TX | 76 | $198,352 | $1,643 | 9.94% | Strong Buy | View | |
London, KY London, KY | 76 | $156,780 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Saginaw, MI Saginaw, MI | 76 | $164,025 | $1,059 | 7.74% | Strong Buy | View | |
Jackson, MS Jackson, MS | 76 | $204,769 | $1,534 | 8.99% | Strong Buy | View | |
Altoona, PA Altoona, PA | 76 | $166,123 | $1,000 | 7.23% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Lancaster, PA | 56 | $372,150 | $1,455 | 4.69% | Hold |
The Lancaster, PA metro area scores 56/100, ranking #604 of 894 US metros (top 67%). The 4.69% 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.