Real Estate Investing in Electra, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,692 • Wichita County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (86/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.5% CAGR).

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.5% 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 $81,475
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Electra Real Estate

Electra, TX spans 1 ZIPs and a sizable population — a market where the headline numbers hide the real opportunity, which lives in specific pockets and older housing stock.

Cap rates of 0.0% on stabilized product understate the returns available in Electra for investors willing to renovate. On the rental side, execution risk is real and should be underwritten accordingly.

Market velocity in Electra obscures more than it reveals — stabilized comps move at one speed, distressed inventory at another, and the gap between them is the play.

Renter-to-owner mix in Electra is 0% renters to owner-occupants, and within the renter pool there is clear segmentation by product quality that rewards renovation.

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Best ZIP codes in Wichita Falls, TX

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Avg Home Value
$81,475
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wichita Falls, TX metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
2/2
78 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Wichita Falls, TX metro
78
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Electra, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Electra, TX

Is Electra, TX a good market for FHA house hackers?

The house hack math an attractive in Electra, TX. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $927/mo rents and $81K home values.

What is the average monthly rent in Electra, TX?

Investors in Electra, TX typically see rents near $927/mo per month against $81K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Can investors hit the 1% rule in Electra, TX?

With rents of $927/mo on $81K homes, Electra, TX close to the 1% rule for most properties. The actual rent-to-price ratio is.

Is Electra in TX worth investing in?

Electra, TX rates 4.0/5 for investability. With median values at $81K and rents near $927/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is BRRRR a fit for Electra, TX?

Investors running BRRRR in Electra, TX see a strong outcomes. Deal flow and rehab execution matter more than the macro here.

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