Real Estate Investing in De Kalb, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,276 • Bowie County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (39/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 19.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.8% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.6% in the last year.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $188,996
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in De Kalb Real Estate

De Kalb, TX covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are thin — this is not a market to enter casually.

plainly De Kalb's aggregate rating of ★★☆☆☆ reflects soft investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in De Kalb are lackluster. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Distressed-leaning demographics in De Kalb — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$188,996
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

ZIP Codes in De Kalb, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About De Kalb, TX

What price range are homes in De Kalb, TX?

Median home price in De Kalb, TX is near $189K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What approach is best for De Kalb, TX real estate?

The best-fit strategy in De Kalb, TX is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the typical vacancy rate in De Kalb, TX?

Occupancy in De Kalb, TX runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $873/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in De Kalb, TX?

The a challenging house-hack environment in De Kalb, TX reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is De Kalb, TX a friendly market for rental owners?

De Kalb, TX falls under TX landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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