Real Estate Investing in Ector, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,016 • Fannin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

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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 $258,148
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ector Real Estate

Ector (Texas) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

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

clearly Ector's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Bonham, TX

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Avg Home Value
$258,148
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bonham, TX metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Bonham, TX metro
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Days to pending
8.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ector, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ector, TX

What kind of market is Ector, TX for investors?

Our data puts Ector, TX at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $258K and rents around $918/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How much rent can I charge in Ector, TX?

Rents in Ector, TX run near $918/mo. Compared with median home prices of $258K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What are vacancy rates like in Ector, TX?

Ector, TX sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TX rental market.

Is Ector, TX suited for a house hack?

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

Is the tenant base reliable in Ector, TX?

Tenant demand in Ector, TX is solid. The local workforce $918/mo rents across most rental classes.

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