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 5.54% 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.
| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Huron, SD Huron, SD | 79 | $185,106 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Mount Vernon, IL Mount Vernon, IL | 79 | $131,612 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Williamsport, PA Williamsport, PA | 79 | $224,545 | $1,767 | 9.44% | Strong Buy | View | |
Norwalk, OH Norwalk, OH | 78 | $186,429 | $1,326 | 8.54% | Strong Buy | View | |
Peoria, IL Peoria, IL | 78 | $162,247 | $1,145 | 8.47% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Lynchburg, VA | 59 | $276,873 | $1,279 | 5.54% | Hold |
The Lynchburg, VA metro area scores 59/100, ranking #533 of 894 US metros (top 60%). The 5.54% 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.