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 5.98% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
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BerksPA | 428,483 | 61 | $298,628 | $1,411 | 5.67% | Buy | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
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Paducah, KY Paducah, KY | 82 | $165,710 | $1,291 | 9.35% | Strong Buy | View | |
Indiana, PA Indiana, PA | 82 | $158,790 | $1,376 | 10.40% | Strong Buy | View | |
Connersville, IN Connersville, IN | 82 | $158,083 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Enid, OK Enid, OK | 81 | $137,435 | $1,076 | 9.39% | Strong Buy | View | |
Danville, IL Danville, IL | 81 | $93,319 | $815 | 10.48% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Reading, PA | 64 | $299,902 | $1,496 | 5.98% | Buy |
The Reading, PA metro area scores 64/100, ranking #378 of 894 US metros (top 42%). The 5.98% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 1 counties, Berks shows the strongest investment potential (score: 61). 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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