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 4.67% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -3.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville, NC | 62 | $249,832 | $1,479 | 7.10% | Buy | View | |
Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN | 62 | $285,179 | $1,504 | 6.33% | Buy | View | |
Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA | 62 | $299,596 | $1,380 | 5.53% | Buy | View | |
Memphis, TN Memphis, TN | 62 | $240,716 | $1,430 | 7.13% | Buy | View | |
Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi, TX | 62 | $216,251 | $1,420 | 7.88% | Buy | View | |
Current Raleigh, NC | 42 | $431,547 | $1,680 | 4.67% | Avoid |
The Raleigh, NC metro area scores 42/100, ranking #822 of 894 US metros (top 92%). The 4.67% 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.