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 3.74% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -1.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC | 52 | $333,758 | $1,739 | 6.25% | Hold | View | |
Savannah, GA Savannah, GA | 52 | $346,620 | $1,806 | 6.25% | Hold | View | |
Palm Bay, FL Palm Bay, FL | 52 | $337,592 | $1,921 | 6.83% | Hold | View | |
Worcester, MA Worcester, MA | 52 | $462,493 | $2,082 | 5.40% | Hold | View | |
Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls, SD | 52 | $330,967 | $1,237 | 4.49% | Hold | View | |
Current Los Angeles, CA | 32 | $932,886 | $2,906 | 3.74% | Avoid |
The Los Angeles, CA metro area scores 32/100, ranking #882 of 894 US metros (top 99%). The 3.74% 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.