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 5.19% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fort Polk South, LA Fort Polk South, LA | 65 | $162,266 | $1,153 | 8.52% | Buy | View | |
Norfolk, NE Norfolk, NE | 65 | $258,709 | $1,182 | 5.48% | Buy | View | |
Kearney, NE Kearney, NE | 65 | $299,098 | $1,428 | 5.73% | Buy | View | |
Mason City, IA Mason City, IA | 65 | $202,030 | $884 | 5.25% | Buy | View | |
Ruston, LA Ruston, LA | 65 | $224,316 | $1,328 | 7.10% | Buy | View | |
Current Boston, MA | 45 | $741,868 | $3,211 | 5.19% | Hold |
The Boston, MA metro area scores 45/100, ranking #793 of 894 US metros (top 89%). The 5.19% 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.