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 4.59% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 0.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Danville, KY Danville, KY | 62 | $212,690 | $1,298 | 7.32% | Buy | View | |
Jacksonville, TX Jacksonville, TX | 62 | $232,877 | $1,713 | 8.83% | Buy | View | |
Red Bluff, CA Red Bluff, CA | 62 | $323,027 | $1,656 | 6.15% | Buy | View | |
Raymondville, TX Raymondville, TX | 62 | $181,537 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Nogales, AZ Nogales, AZ | 62 | $279,715 | $1,561 | 6.70% | Buy | View | |
Current Olympia, WA | 42 | $533,918 | $2,041 | 4.59% | Avoid |
The Olympia, WA metro area scores 42/100, ranking #823 of 894 US metros (top 92%). The 4.59% 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.