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 3.95% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 0.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pampa, TX Pampa, TX | 58 | $101,834 | Est. | Hold | View | ||
Helena, AR Helena, AR | 58 | $56,122 | Est. | Hold | View | ||
Keene, NH Keene, NH | 58 | $394,030 | $1,821 | 5.55% | Hold | View | |
Crossville, TN Crossville, TN | 58 | $310,175 | $1,543 | 5.97% | Hold | View | |
Red Wing, MN Red Wing, MN | 58 | $329,885 | $1,406 | 5.11% | Hold | View | |
Current Bellingham, WA | 38 | $620,829 | $2,041 | 3.95% | Avoid |
The Bellingham, WA metro area scores 38/100, ranking #858 of 894 US metros (top 96%). The 3.95% 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.