Is the Othello, WA metro area good for real estate investing?

The Othello, WA metropolitan area has an investment score of 53/100, rated as "Hold". It ranks #679 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Othello, WA?

The median home price in the Othello, WA metro area is $309,445. 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 Othello, WA?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Othello, WA metro would generate negative cash flow of $1,622/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Othello, WA

Washington0

/100

Hold

#679 of 894 metros

Top 76% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$309,445

Median Home Price

22% above national median

$18,257/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$1,622

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

53/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

48/100

Based on 0.0% 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%)

64/100

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

+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$1,622/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Othello, WA

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro Area					Verdict
Columbus, MS Columbus, MS	73	$190,558	$1,391	8.76%	Buy	View
Salina, KS Salina, KS	73	$180,234	$1,044	6.95%	Buy	View
Marion, IN Marion, IN	73	$156,372	$886	6.80%	Buy	View
Oneonta, NY Oneonta, NY	73	$216,762	$1,479	8.19%	Buy	View
Fairmont, WV Fairmont, WV	73	$169,410	$1,148	8.13%	Buy	View
Current Othello, WA	53	$309,445	Est.		Hold

The Bottom Line

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

The Othello, WA metro area scores 53/100, ranking #679 of 894 US metros (top 76%). 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

$-1,622/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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