Metropolitan Area

Middlesborough, KY

Kentucky0
45
/100
Hold
#793 of 894 metros
Top 89% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$94,903
Median Home Price
63% below national median
$5,599/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.90%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
-$497
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
45/100
45
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
0/100

Based on -20.0% 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%)
100/100

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 (-20.0% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$497/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Middlesborough, KY

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

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Current
Middlesborough, KY
45$94,903Est.Hold

The Bottom Line

HoldMiddlesborough, KY is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals in specific counties.

The Middlesborough, KY metro area scores 45/100, ranking #793 of 894 US metros (top 89%). 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
$-497/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
-31.5%

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