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 -2.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI | 58 | $399,985 | $2,165 | 6.49% | Hold | View | |
Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville, AR | 58 | $359,356 | $1,547 | 5.17% | Hold | View | |
Des Moines, IA Des Moines, IA | 58 | $286,599 | $1,251 | 5.24% | Hold | View | |
Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VA | 58 | $359,155 | $1,803 | 6.03% | Hold | View | |
Norwich, CT Norwich, CT | 58 | $400,406 | $1,804 | 5.41% | Hold | View | |
Current Sacramento, CA | 38 | $567,352 | $2,245 | 4.75% | Avoid |
The Sacramento, CA metro area scores 38/100, ranking #853 of 894 US metros (top 95%). The 4.75% 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.