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 4.04% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL | 57 | $274,926 | $1,462 | 6.38% | Hold | View | |
Bismarck, ND Bismarck, ND | 57 | $340,962 | $1,305 | 4.59% | Hold | View | |
Columbus, OH Columbus, OH | 57 | $319,706 | $1,488 | 5.59% | Hold | View | |
Killeen, TX Killeen, TX | 57 | $248,829 | $1,314 | 6.33% | Hold | View | |
Twin Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID | 57 | $370,903 | $1,697 | 5.49% | Hold | View | |
Current Portland, OR | 37 | $536,764 | $1,805 | 4.04% | Avoid |
The Portland, OR metro area scores 37/100, ranking #859 of 894 US metros (top 96%). The 4.04% 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.