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 6.83% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -5.0% 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.
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kearney, NE Kearney, NE | 66 | $290,149 | $1,511 | 6.25% | Buy | View | |
Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK | 66 | $245,001 | $1,397 | 6.84% | Buy | View | |
Starkville, MS Starkville, MS | 66 | $244,819 | $1,267 | 6.21% | Buy | View | |
Fort Madison, IA Fort Madison, IA | 66 | $118,743 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Amarillo, TX Amarillo, TX | 66 | $210,380 | $1,275 | 7.28% | Buy | View | |
Current Miami, FL | 46 | $467,083 | $2,658 | 6.83% | Hold |
The Miami, FL metro area scores 46/100, ranking #776 of 894 US metros (top 87%). The 6.83% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 3 counties, Palm Beach shows the strongest investment potential (score: 47). 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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