Gadsden County

FloridaPopulation: 43,746
61
/100
Buy
#1,782 of 3,073 counties
#3 in Florida (67 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated October 26, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$199,661
Median Home Price
15% below the median US county
$11,789/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.90%
Annual Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 7.4% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
61/100
61
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
49/100

Based on -0.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
87/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.3% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 7.4%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
43,746
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Florida counties with similar scores

CountyVerdict
CitrusFL
62$268,688$1,7557.84%BuyView
CurrentGadsdenFL
61$199,661Est. pending—Buy
MadisonFL
61$215,003Est. pending—BuyView
ColumbiaFL
60$267,659$1,4996.72%BuyView
LeonFL
60$291,390$1,4736.07%BuyView
Santa RosaFL
60$350,823$1,9756.76%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyGadsden offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Gadsden County in Florida scores 61/100, ranking #1782 of 3,073 US counties (top 58%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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