Real Estate Investing in Ennis, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 30,809 • Ellis County

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Should you buy in Ennis, 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 (52/100)

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

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.1% 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 $266,095
Avg Monthly Rent $1,642
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Investing in Ennis Real Estate

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

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Ennis is in that category.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ennis — 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
$266,095
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,642
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Ennis, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ennis, TX

Is real estate in Ennis, TX a good investment right now?

Ennis, TX rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $266K and rents near $1,642/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Ennis, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Ennis, TX. Rents at $1,642/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How much do tenants pay in Ennis, TX?

Rent in Ennis, TX is around $1,642/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $266K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How strong is the working-renter base in Ennis, TX?

The renter base in Ennis, TX is reasonable for the $1,642/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

What is the best play in Ennis, TX?

Ennis, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($266K prices, $1,642/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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