Is Real County, TX good for real estate investing?

Real County has an investment score of 38/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #971 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Real?

The median home price in Real County is $273,282. This ranks #501 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Real?

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

Real County

TexasPopulation: 2,830

/100

Avoid

#971 of 1,000 counties

#235 in Texas (243 counties)

Market Snapshot

$273,282

Median Home Price

0% below national median

$16,355/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

38/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

25/100

Based on -5.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

42/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.8x. 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 (-5.0% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

2,830

Median Income

$46,842

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

5.8x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
DentonTX	44	$439,641	$1,680	4.58%	Avoid	View
AndersonTX	43	$206,425	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
WilliamsonTX	42	$402,356	$1,550	4.62%	Avoid	View
CherokeeTX	41	$226,862	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentRealTX	38	$273,282	Est. pending	—	Avoid
TravisTX	36	$467,178	$1,595	4.10%	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidReal may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Real County in Texas scores 38/100, ranking #971 of 1,000 US counties (top 97%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

38/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

25/100

Based on -5.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

42/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

DentonTX

$439,641

$1,680

4.58%

Avoid

View

AndersonTX

$206,425

Est. pending

—

Avoid

View

WilliamsonTX

$402,356

$1,550

4.62%

Avoid

View

CherokeeTX

$226,862

Est. pending

—

Avoid

View

CurrentRealTX

$273,282

Est. pending

—

Avoid

TravisTX

$467,178

$1,595

4.10%

Avoid

View