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 3.24% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gaffney, SC Gaffney, SC | 57 | $186,845 | $1,056 | 6.78% | Hold | View | |
Ontario, OR Ontario, OR | 57 | $376,196 | $1,591 | 5.08% | Hold | View | |
Klamath Falls, OR Klamath Falls, OR | 57 | $313,615 | $1,268 | 4.85% | Hold | View | |
Baraboo, WI Baraboo, WI | 57 | $339,540 | $1,287 | 4.55% | Hold | View | |
St. Marys, GA St. Marys, GA | 57 | $308,180 | $1,562 | 6.08% | Hold | View | |
Current Missoula, MT | 37 | $580,429 | $1,567 | 3.24% | Avoid |
The Missoula, MT metro area scores 37/100, ranking #864 of 894 US metros (top 97%). The 3.24% 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.