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 4.78% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Stone Gap, VA Big Stone Gap, VA | 68 | $132,455 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 68 | $229,999 | $1,066 | 5.56% | Buy | View | |
Calhoun, GA Calhoun, GA | 68 | $279,627 | $1,635 | 7.02% | Buy | View | |
Parsons, KS Parsons, KS | 68 | $97,701 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Austin, MN Austin, MN | 68 | $205,004 | $977 | 5.72% | Buy | View | |
Current Chico, CA | 48 | $401,581 | $1,601 | 4.78% | Hold |
The Chico, CA metro area scores 48/100, ranking #748 of 894 US metros (top 84%). The 4.78% 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.