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 7.59% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jefferson ParishLA | 436,171 | 68 | $271,906 | $1,519 | 6.70% | Buy | View |
Saint Bernard ParishLA | 44,038 | 67 | $205,447 | $1,539 | 8.99% | Buy | View |
Saint John the Baptist ParishLA | 41,986 | 66 | $196,917 | $1,510 | 9.20% | Buy | View |
Saint Charles ParishLA | 52,191 | 63 | $267,627 | $1,507 | 6.76% | Buy | View |
Orleans ParishLA | 380,408 | 62 | $246,124 | $1,675 | 8.16% | Buy | View |
Saint James ParishLA | 20,090 | 62 | $193,087 | Est. | Buy | View | |
Saint Tammany ParishLA | 266,168 | 57 | $284,883 | $1,539 | 6.48% | Hold | View |
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The New Orleans, LA metro area scores 64/100, ranking #1 of 0 US metros (top 50%). The 7.59% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 7 counties, Jefferson Parish shows the strongest investment potential (score: 68).
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