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 3.66% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 5.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Waycross, GA Waycross, GA | 72 | $174,474 | $1,025 | 7.05% | Buy | View | |
Maryville, MO Maryville, MO | 72 | $222,578 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Auburn, NY Auburn, NY | 72 | $231,300 | $1,340 | 6.95% | Buy | View | |
Shawnee, OK Shawnee, OK | 72 | $195,990 | $1,134 | 6.95% | Buy | View | |
Tiffin, OH Tiffin, OH | 72 | $179,031 | $962 | 6.44% | Buy | View | |
Current Watertown, WI | 52 | $369,882 | $1,129 | 3.66% | Hold |
The Watertown, WI metro area scores 52/100, ranking #693 of 894 US metros (top 77%). The 3.66% 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.