Real Estate Investing in Donna, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 51,346 • Hidalgo County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (69/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 36.7% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $35,214 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.6% 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 $151,469
Avg Monthly Rent $968
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Donna Real Estate

Donna in Texas is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

Transaction volume in Donna has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Donna a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$151,469
Avg Monthly Rent
$968
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Donna, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donna, TX

How strong is Donna, TX for real estate investors?

Donna, TX scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $151K and rents near $968/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is vacancy a concern in Donna, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Donna, TX. Rents at $968/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What price range are homes in Donna, TX?

The median home value in Donna, TX is roughly $151K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TX statewide average.

Is Donna, TX landlord-friendly?

TX ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Donna generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How much rent can I charge in Donna, TX?

Rents in Donna, TX run near $968/mo. Compared with median home prices of $151K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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