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 5.43% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 2.0% 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Batesville, AR Batesville, AR | 71 | $166,034 | $881 | 6.37% | Buy | View | |
Somerset, PA Somerset, PA | 71 | $177,812 | $909 | 6.14% | Buy | View | |
Richmond, IN Richmond, IN | 71 | $173,900 | $870 | 6.01% | Buy | View | |
Marinette, WI Marinette, WI | 71 | $207,601 | $1,016 | 5.87% | Buy | View | |
Bogalusa, LA Bogalusa, LA | 71 | $137,476 | Est. | Buy | View | ||
Current Worcester, MA | 51 | $482,611 | $2,182 | 5.43% | Hold |
The Worcester, MA metro area scores 51/100, ranking #707 of 894 US metros (top 79%). The 5.43% 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.