Real Estate Investing in Orange Grove, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,066 • Jim Wells County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (39/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.0% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

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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 $197,687
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Orange Grove Real Estate

Across Orange Grove's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $198K median values, $873/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

Population dynamics in Orange Grove haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$197,687
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Alice, TX metro

0/10
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 — Alice, TX metro
0
Days to pending
3.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Orange Grove, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Grove, TX

How does Orange Grove, TX rate as a rental market?

Orange Grove, TX scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $198K and rents near $873/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How do experienced investors play Orange Grove, TX?

The best-fit strategy in Orange Grove, TX is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Are there empty rentals in Orange Grove, TX?

Vacancy in Orange Grove, TX is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $873/mo.

Is Orange Grove, TX good for house hacking?

The house hack math a challenging in Orange Grove, TX. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $873/mo rents and $198K home values.

Are landlord laws favorable in Orange Grove, TX?

Orange Grove, TX operates under TX law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect reliable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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