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 5.23% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Springfield, MO Springfield, MO | 60 | $261,842 | $1,251 | 5.73% | Buy | View | |
Waco, TX Waco, TX | 60 | $246,644 | $1,478 | 7.19% | Buy | View | |
New Haven, CT New Haven, CT | 60 | $386,136 | $1,938 | 6.02% | Buy | View | |
Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA | 60 | $375,501 | $1,859 | 5.94% | Buy | View | |
Columbia, MO Columbia, MO | 60 | $309,172 | $1,319 | 5.12% | Buy | View | |
Current Riverside, CA | 40 | $574,943 | $2,504 | 5.23% | Avoid |
The Riverside, CA metro area scores 40/100, ranking #838 of 894 US metros (top 94%). The 5.23% 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.