Is the Mayfield, KY metro area good for real estate investing?

The Mayfield, KY metropolitan area has an investment score of 62/100, rated as "Buy". It ranks #453 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Mayfield, KY?

The median home price in the Mayfield, KY metro area is $170,870. 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 Mayfield, KY?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Mayfield, KY metro would generate negative cash flow of $896/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Mayfield, KY

Kentucky0

/100

Buy

#453 of 894 metros

Top 51% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$170,870

Median Home Price

33% below national median

$10,081/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$896

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

62/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

46/100

Based on -1.0% 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%)

93/100

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

+Affordable relative to local incomes
+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Declining home values (-1.0% YoY)
-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$896/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Mayfield, KY

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro Area					Verdict
Ogdensburg, NY Ogdensburg, NY	82	$144,973	$1,169	9.67%	Strong Buy	View
Centralia, IL Centralia, IL	82	$123,413	Est.		Strong Buy	View
McAlester, OK McAlester, OK	82	$151,079	$1,190	9.45%	Strong Buy	View
Snyder, TX Snyder, TX	82	$150,206	$1,300	10.39%	Strong Buy	View
Abilene, TX Abilene, TX	82	$217,009	$1,827	10.10%	Strong Buy	View
Current Mayfield, KY	62	$170,870	Est.		Buy

The Bottom Line

BuyMayfield, KY offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

The Mayfield, KY metro area scores 62/100, ranking #453 of 894 US metros (top 51%). 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

$-896/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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