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 5.13% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Decatur, IL Decatur, IL | 80 | $126,931 | $928 | 8.77% | Strong Buy | View | |
Corning, NY Corning, NY | 80 | $171,646 | $1,293 | 9.04% | Strong Buy | View | |
Guymon, OK Guymon, OK | 80 | $168,571 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Union City, TN Union City, TN | 80 | $166,036 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Orangeburg, SC Orangeburg, SC | 80 | $163,772 | $1,320 | 9.67% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Sterling, CO | 60 | $255,446 | $1,091 | 5.13% | Buy |
The Sterling, CO metro area scores 60/100, ranking #519 of 894 US metros (top 58%). The 5.13% 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.