Real Estate Investing in Kress, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,064 • Swisher County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 19.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.4% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.4% 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 $128,125
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kress Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Kress shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

The investment case for Kress is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

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

Population dynamics in Kress haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$128,125
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

ZIP Codes in Kress, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kress, TX

What is the rental occupancy rate in Kress, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Kress, TX. Rents at $927/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the best play in Kress, TX?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Kress, TX. The numbers - $128K homes against $927/mo rents - support that play.

What kind of tenants rent in Kress, TX?

Tenant demand in Kress, TX is solid. The local workforce $927/mo rents across most rental classes.

How viable is house hacking in Kress, TX?

Kress, TX is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $128K price point reasonable to enter.

What is the median home value in Kress, TX?

Kress, TX home values average about $128K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $927/mo in monthly income.

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