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 5.11% 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.
| Verdict | |||||||
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SolanoCA | 450,995 | 43 | $566,729 | $2,385 | 5.05% | Avoid | View |
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| Metro Area | Verdict | ||||||
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Springfield, MA Springfield, MA | 59 | $357,559 | $1,940 | 6.51% | Hold | View | |
Omaha, NE Omaha, NE | 59 | $295,611 | $1,395 | 5.66% | Hold | View | |
Greenville, SC Greenville, SC | 59 | $304,764 | $1,549 | 6.10% | Hold | View | |
Albany, NY Albany, NY | 59 | $352,657 | $1,582 | 5.38% | Hold | View | |
Lynchburg, VA Lynchburg, VA | 59 | $276,873 | $1,279 | 5.54% | Hold | View | |
Current Vallejo, CA | 39 | $567,242 | $2,418 | 5.11% | Avoid |
The Vallejo, CA metro area scores 39/100, ranking #844 of 894 US metros (top 94%). The 5.11% rent-to-price ratio may require targeting specific counties or creative strategies for positive cash flow. Among 1 counties, Solano shows the strongest investment potential (score: 43). 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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