Is the Ketchikan, AK metro area good for real estate investing?

The Ketchikan, AK metropolitan area has an investment score of 61/100, rated as "Buy". It ranks #484 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Ketchikan, AK?

The median home price in the Ketchikan, AK metro area is $404,442. The metro area includes 0 counties with prices ranging from the most affordable to more premium markets.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Ketchikan, AK?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Ketchikan, AK metro would generate negative cash flow of $2,120/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Ketchikan, AK

Alaska0

/100

Buy

#484 of 894 metros

Top 54% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$404,442

Median Home Price

59% above national median

$23,862/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$2,120

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

61/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

83/100

Based on 9.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)

43/100

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.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Strong price appreciation (+9.0% YoY)
+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$2,120/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Ketchikan, AK

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro Area					Verdict
Elmira, NY Elmira, NY	81	$161,607	$1,263	9.38%	Strong Buy	View
Lamesa, TX Lamesa, TX	81	$113,282	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Lincoln, IL Lincoln, IL	81	$142,630	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Union City, TN Union City, TN	80	$166,036	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Guymon, OK Guymon, OK	80	$168,571	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Current Ketchikan, AK	61	$404,442	Est.		Buy

The Bottom Line

BuyKetchikan, AK offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

The Ketchikan, AK metro area scores 61/100, ranking #484 of 894 US metros (top 54%). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow

$-2,120/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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