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 4.01% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
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MontereyCA | 437,609 | 35 | $826,253 | $2,868 | 4.17% | Avoid | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
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Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN | 53 | $316,247 | $1,484 | 5.63% | Hold | View | |
Yakima, WA Yakima, WA | 53 | $345,060 | $1,305 | 4.54% | Hold | View | |
Fresno, CA Fresno, CA | 53 | $399,477 | $2,034 | 6.11% | Hold | View | |
Richmond, VA Richmond, VA | 53 | $380,431 | $1,671 | 5.27% | Hold | View | |
Pueblo, CO Pueblo, CO | 53 | $281,539 | $1,297 | 5.53% | Hold | View | |
Current Salinas, CA | 33 | $827,903 | $2,769 | 4.01% | Avoid |
The Salinas, CA metro area scores 33/100, ranking #875 of 894 US metros (top 98%). The 4.01% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 1 counties, Monterey shows the strongest investment potential (score: 35). 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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