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 6.02% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln, IL Lincoln, IL | 80 | $130,608 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Bucyrus, OH Bucyrus, OH | 80 | $152,779 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Portsmouth, OH Portsmouth, OH | 80 | $135,768 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Sterling, IL Sterling, IL | 80 | $138,792 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Williamsport, PA Williamsport, PA | 79 | $224,545 | $1,767 | 9.44% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current New Haven, CT | 60 | $386,136 | $1,938 | 6.02% | Buy |
The New Haven, CT metro area scores 60/100, ranking #508 of 894 US metros (top 57%). The 6.02% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. 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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