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 3.75% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on -1.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston, TX Houston, TX | 54 | $308,306 | $1,639 | 6.38% | Hold | View | |
Sulphur Springs, TX Sulphur Springs, TX | 54 | $265,099 | $1,359 | 6.15% | Hold | View | |
Shelbyville, TN Shelbyville, TN | 54 | $334,591 | $1,446 | 5.19% | Hold | View | |
Clearlake, CA Clearlake, CA | 54 | $308,667 | $1,669 | 6.49% | Hold | View | |
Brenham, TX Brenham, TX | 54 | $374,116 | $1,831 | 5.87% | Hold | View | |
Current Bozeman, MT | 34 | $705,739 | $2,207 | 3.75% | Avoid |
The Bozeman, MT metro area scores 34/100, ranking #878 of 894 US metros (top 98%). The 3.75% 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.