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 3.86% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Havasu City, AZ Lake Havasu City, AZ | 51 | $344,353 | $1,573 | 5.48% | Hold | View | |
Providence, RI Providence, RI | 51 | $498,503 | $2,119 | 5.10% | Hold | View | |
New York, NY New York, NY | 51 | $699,395 | $3,294 | 5.65% | Hold | View | |
Daphne, AL Daphne, AL | 51 | $368,482 | $1,783 | 5.81% | Hold | View | |
Rapid City, SD Rapid City, SD | 51 | $360,281 | $1,314 | 4.38% | Hold | View | |
Current San Diego, CA | 31 | $910,768 | $2,933 | 3.86% | Avoid |
The San Diego, CA metro area scores 31/100, ranking #887 of 894 US metros (top 99%). The 3.86% 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.