Is Stephens County, TX good for real estate investing?

Stephens County has an investment score of 52/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #740 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Stephens?

The median home price in Stephens County is $147,235. This ranks #69 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Stephens?

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

Stephens County

TexasPopulation: 9,260

/100

Hold

#740 of 1,000 counties

#140 in Texas (243 counties)

Market Snapshot

$147,235

Median Home Price

46% below national median

$8,811/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

52/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

33/100

Based on -3.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

81/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. 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 (-3.5% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

9,260

Median Income

$44,712

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.3x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
TarrantTX	53	$316,863	$1,616	6.12%	Hold	View
CurrentStephensTX	52	$147,235	Est. pending	—	Hold
DallasTX	52	$303,490	$1,635	6.47%	Hold	View
GraysonTX	52	$287,386	$1,480	6.18%	Hold	View
BastropTX	52	$356,064	$1,790	6.03%	Hold	View
HendersonTX	52	$267,226	$1,321	5.93%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldStephens is a neutral market.

Stephens County in Texas scores 52/100, ranking #740 of 1,000 US counties (top 74%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

52/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

33/100

Based on -3.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

81/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

TarrantTX

$316,863

$1,616

6.12%

Hold

View

CurrentStephensTX

$147,235

Est. pending

—

Hold

DallasTX

$303,490

$1,635

6.47%

Hold

View

GraysonTX

$287,386

$1,480

6.18%

Hold

View

BastropTX

$356,064

$1,790

6.03%

Hold

View

HendersonTX

$267,226

$1,321

5.93%

Hold

View