RentalCalcs
ToolsMarket MapMy DealsPricingBlog
Start Free
RentalCalcs

Professional real estate investment calculators to help you analyze deals faster and make confident investment decisions.

Product

  • Tools
  • Market Map
  • Pricing
  • Blog
  • About

Legal

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2025 RentalCalcs. All rights reserved.

Market MapTexasNueces

Nueces County

TexasPopulation: 353,245
61
/100
Buy
#461 of 1,000 counties
#64 in Texas (243 counties)

Market Snapshot

$220,431
Median Home Price
19% below national median
$1,428/mo
Median Rent
5% below national median
7.77%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 11% nationally
-$228
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

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

Quick Investment Calculator

20%
5%50%100%

Purchase

Purchase Price$220,431
Down Payment (20%)$44,086
Loan Amount$176,345
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,428
Monthly P&I-$1,156
Est. Expenses (35%)-$500
Net Cash Flow-$228/mo
5.0%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-5.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
7.77%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 5.0% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

Run Full AnalysisTry House Hack Strategy

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
61/100
61
Cash Flow(30%)
78/100

Based on 7.77% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
36/100

Based on -2.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
78/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.4x. 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

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (7.77%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-2.8% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$228/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 5.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
353,245
Median Income
$64,027
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.4x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
San PatricioTX
62$197,943$1,3127.95%BuyView
CurrentNuecesTX
61$220,431$1,4287.77%Buy
BrazoriaTX
61$315,716$1,8086.87%BuyView
BowieTX
61$187,245$1,2698.13%BuyView
CoryellTX
61$220,925$1,2866.99%BuyView
RuskTX
60$202,416$1,0686.33%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyNueces offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Nueces County in Texas scores 61/100, ranking #461 of 1,000 US counties (top 46%). The 7.77% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-228/mo
Cap Rate
5.0%
Cash-on-Cash
-5.4%

Ready to Analyze a Deal in Nueces?

Use our investment calculators to run detailed numbers on specific properties.

Single Family1-4 unit rentals, BRRRRHouse HackOwner-occupied strategyMultifamily5+ unit properties
Explore Other Markets