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Real Estate Market Data & Research

Data last reviewed: July 2026

Reference data for rental property investors: where cap rates are highest, how home prices compare with rents, what property taxes cost in every state, and where rents are heading. Each page lists its methodology and sources, and pairs with the free Lofty calculators so you can run the numbers on a specific deal.

  • Cap Rates by City (2026): Where Rental Yields Are Highest

    Typical single-family cap-rate ranges for 54 major US metros in 2026, sorted from highest to lowest yield, with the drivers behind the spread.

  • Price-to-Rent Ratio by City (2026)

    Price-to-rent ratios for 54 major US metros in 2026, computed from typical home values and asking rents, with buy-vs-rent leanings.

  • Best Cities for Real Estate Investing in 2026

    A ranked top-15 list of US cities for rental property investing in 2026, scored on yield, price-to-rent, growth, landlord climate, and cost drag.

  • Property Tax Rates by State (2026)

    Effective property tax rates for all 50 states and DC, with the highest and lowest states and how taxes hit rental underwriting.

  • Average Rent by City (2026)

    Typical asking rents for 54 major US metros in mid-2026, with year-over-year direction and rent as a share of household income.

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