Median Home Price
Median Rent
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 5.03% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 6.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia, AR | 76 | $165,028 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Borger, TX Borger, TX | 76 | $125,351 | $1,000 | 9.57% | Strong Buy | View | |
Marietta, OH Marietta, OH | 76 | $187,264 | $1,250 | 8.01% | Strong Buy | View | |
Fremont, OH Fremont, OH | 76 | $190,301 | Est. | Strong Buy | View | ||
Bartlesville, OK Bartlesville, OK | 76 | $184,820 | $1,210 | 7.86% | Strong Buy | View | |
Current Anchorage, AK | 56 | $422,103 | $1,770 | 5.03% | Hold |
The Anchorage, AK metro area scores 56/100, ranking #617 of 894 US metros (top 69%). The 5.03% 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.