Wilkes-Barre, PA — Rental Investment Analysis

🟡MODERATEaverage returns

Cap Rate

4.9%

Below average

Monthly Cash Flow

-$230

After all expenses

Price-to-Rent

12.5

Investor-friendly

DSCR

0.76

Fails

📊 Key Metrics

Median Home Price
$183,151
Average Rent (3BR)
$1,255/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5(good)
1% Rule
0.67%(fails — need 1%+)
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.5%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%

📈 Market Strength

Assumptions Used

20% down, 7.000000000000001% rate, 30yr, 8% vacancy, 10% maintenance

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🏘️ Best Zip Codes in Wilkes-Barre for Investors

18702
Cap Rate: 5.8%Cash Flow: -$87/mo$174,670
18705
Cap Rate: 5.0%Cash Flow: -$220/mo$188,371
18706
Cap Rate: 4.8%Cash Flow: -$241/mo$179,290

All Zip Codes in Wilkes-Barre

ZipCap RateCash FlowHome PriceRent (3BR)DSCR
187025.8%-$87$174,670$1,330/mo0.91
187055.0%-$220$188,371$1,280/mo0.78
187064.8%-$241$179,290$1,180/mo0.75
187014.8%-$252$187,013$1,230/mo0.75