Is Live Oak County, TX good for real estate investing?

Live Oak County has an investment score of 53/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #716 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Live Oak?

The median home price in Live Oak County is $219,105. This ranks #299 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Live Oak?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Live Oak County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Live Oak County

TexasPopulation: 11,374

/100

Hold

#716 of 1,000 counties

#134 in Texas (243 counties)

Market Snapshot

$219,105

Median Home Price

20% below national median

$13,112/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

53/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

41/100

Based on -1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

71/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.9x. 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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-1.8% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

11,374

Median Income

$55,949

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.9x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentLive OakTX	53	$219,105	Est. pending	—	Hold
TarrantTX	53	$316,863	$1,616	6.12%	Hold	View
GalvestonTX	53	$313,375	$1,567	6.00%	Hold	View
WalkerTX	53	$265,240	$1,383	6.26%	Hold	View
DallasTX	52	$303,490	$1,635	6.47%	Hold	View
GraysonTX	52	$287,386	$1,480	6.18%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldLive Oak is a neutral market.

Live Oak County in Texas scores 53/100, ranking #716 of 1,000 US counties (top 72%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

53/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

41/100

Based on -1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

71/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

CurrentLive OakTX

$219,105

Est. pending

—

Hold

TarrantTX

$316,863

$1,616

6.12%

Hold

View

GalvestonTX

$313,375

$1,567

6.00%

Hold

View

WalkerTX

$265,240

$1,383

6.26%

Hold

View

DallasTX

$303,490

$1,635

6.47%

Hold

View

GraysonTX

$287,386

$1,480

6.18%

Hold

View