Real Estate Investing in May, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,118 • Brown County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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: 46.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.3% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.4% in the last year.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

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 $110,876
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in May Real Estate

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

May is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in May — 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 Brownwood, TX

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Avg Home Value
$110,876
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Brownwood, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Brownwood, TX metro
0
Days to pending
6.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in May, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About May, TX

Where do home prices stand in May, TX?

Typical homes in May, TX go for around $111K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Should investors consider May, TX?

Yes - May, TX a 3.0/5 investability score. With $111K home prices against $972/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in May, TX?

The landlord environment in May, TX is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What is the average monthly rent in May, TX?

The typical rental in May, TX commands about $972/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $111K purchase basis.

Are renters plentiful in May, TX?

The tenant pool in May, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $972/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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