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Market MapTexasWharton

Wharton County

TexasPopulation: 41,614
55
/100
Hold
#459 of 1,000 counties
#96 in Texas (243 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 11, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$243,235
Median Home Price
4% above national median
$14,443/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
55/100
55
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
49/100

Based on -0.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
69/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.2% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
41,614
Median Income
$59,712
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.1x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentWhartonTX
55$243,235Est. pending—Hold
DuvalTX
55$75,098Est. pending—HoldView
KarnesTX
55$199,873Est. pending—HoldView
De WittTX
55$212,252Est. pending—HoldView
UvaldeTX
55$192,914Est. pending—HoldView
HuntTX
54$273,373$1,4746.47%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldWharton is a neutral market.

Wharton County in Texas scores 55/100, ranking #459 of 1,000 US counties (top 61%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Wharton with stronger cash flow

  • Hunt County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Wharton

  • Duval County, lower entry price
  • Uvalde County, lower entry price
  • Karnes County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Wharton vs Duval for rentals
  • Wharton vs Karnes for rentals
  • Wharton vs De Witt for rentals
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