Real Estate Investing in Markham, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,447 • Matagorda County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 26.1% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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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 $189,102
Avg Monthly Rent $1,071
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Markham Real Estate

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

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

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

Markham's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Bay City, TX

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Avg Home Value
$189,102
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bay City, TX metro

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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 — Bay City, TX metro
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Days to pending
4.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Markham, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Markham, TX

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Markham, TX?

Markham, TX is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $189K price point reasonable to enter.

How deep is the rental pool in Markham, TX?

The tenant pool in Markham, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,071/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is Markham, TX landlord-friendly?

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

Is Markham, TX a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Markham, TX at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $189K and rents around $1,071/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the median home value in Markham, TX?

Expect median prices around $189K in Markham, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

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