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 4.75% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 0.0% 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 | |||||||
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ThurstonWA | 294,272 | 47 | $518,972 | $2,054 | 4.75% | Hold | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
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Wichita, KS Wichita, KS | 63 | $213,934 | $1,165 | 6.54% | Buy | View | |
Sanford, NC Sanford, NC | 63 | $287,478 | $1,729 | 7.22% | Buy | View | |
Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids, MI | 63 | $337,506 | $1,704 | 6.06% | Buy | View | |
McAllen, TX McAllen, TX | 63 | $189,060 | $1,124 | 7.13% | Buy | View | |
Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN | 63 | $246,523 | $1,153 | 5.61% | Buy | View | |
Current Olympia, WA | 43 | $518,972 | $2,054 | 4.75% | Avoid |
The Olympia, WA metro area scores 43/100, ranking #810 of 894 US metros (top 90%). The 4.75% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 1 counties, Thurston 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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