HousRank Guides

Learn how HousRank scores and ranks homes — grounded in our real methodology.

How the HousRank Score Works — The 0–100 composite, the seven weighted categories, and what the number does and doesn't mean.
What Makes a Home a Good Value — How the value score works and how the best-value ratio finds strong homes for the money.
Understanding Hidden Gems — How HousRank surfaces strong homes priced below the local median — and why they're worth a look.
How Location Scores Are Calculated — Why location is the second-heaviest factor and what the location score reflects.
How Investment Scores Are Calculated — What the investment score measures and how it differs from value and affordability.
Affordability and Tax Efficiency Explained — The two 10% categories that capture whether a home is attainable and tax-friendly.
Understanding Risk and Demand Scores — How the risk score rewards stability and why demand is a light tie-breaker.
How Rankings and Percentiles Work — The five cohorts — neighborhood, city, county, state, and national — that a home is ranked within.
How to Improve Your Home's Rank — Which self-reported improvements tend to move the score, and how the estimates work.