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 3.42% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tucson, AZ Tucson, AZ | 47 | $339,305 | $1,510 | 5.34% | Hold | View | |
Tampa, FL Tampa, FL | 47 | $354,666 | $2,004 | 6.78% | Hold | View | |
Dallas, TX Dallas, TX | 47 | $359,523 | $1,660 | 5.54% | Hold | View | |
Orlando, FL Orlando, FL | 47 | $382,156 | $1,953 | 6.13% | Hold | View | |
Salisbury, MD Salisbury, MD | 47 | $422,258 | $1,878 | 5.34% | Hold | View | |
Current San Francisco, CA | 27 | $1,087,917 | $3,099 | 3.42% | Avoid |
The San Francisco, CA metro area scores 27/100, ranking #892 of 894 US metros (top 100%). The 3.42% 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.