Real Estate Investing in Mertzon, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,216 • Irion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (31/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 8.3% in the last year.

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2.0/ 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 $260,366
Avg Monthly Rent $1,188
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Mertzon Real Estate

Mertzon (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.

Across Mertzon's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Mertzon are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Texas.

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

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Best ZIP codes in San Angelo, TX

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Avg Home Value
$260,366
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on San Angelo, TX metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
2/2
89 days

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❄️ Cool Market — San Angelo, TX metro
89
Days to pending
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Mertzon, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mertzon, TX

What is the median home value in Mertzon, TX?

Expect median prices around $260K in Mertzon, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Can I house hack in Mertzon, TX?

Mertzon, TX is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $260K price point reasonable to enter.

What is the renter demographic in Mertzon, TX?

Mertzon, TX offers a reliable renter base at the $1,188/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What are rental rates like in Mertzon, TX?

Average rent in Mertzon, TX is approximately $1,188/mo per month. Against $260K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is Mertzon, TX a friendly market for rental owners?

For rental operators, Mertzon, TX rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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