Real Estate Investing in Alpine, Texas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 7,905 • Brewster County

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Should you buy in Alpine, TX? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • High vacancy: 12.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $128,109
Avg Monthly Rent $954
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Alpine Real Estate

Alpine, TX covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are underwhelming — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Alpine's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $954/mo / $128K relationship in Alpine looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Alpine's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$128,109
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1% Rule
✗ Below
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🎓 Colleges & Universities in Alpine

1 College 1,942 Students 62 Off-Campus Renters
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Sul Ross State University
4-Year Public · 1,942 students

ZIP Codes in Alpine, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpine, TX

Are homes affordable in Alpine, TX?

Expect median prices around $128K in Alpine, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

What kind of tenants rent in Alpine, TX?

Tenant demand in Alpine, TX is solid. The local workforce $954/mo rents across most rental classes.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Alpine, TX?

House hacking in Alpine, TX is a challenging. With home values around $128K and rents at $954/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

What strategy should investors use in Alpine, TX?

In Alpine, TX the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $128K prices and $954/mo rents suits that approach.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Alpine, TX?

Alpine, TX rentals go for roughly $954/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $128K acquisition costs.

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