Real Estate Investing in Ore City, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,713 • Upshur County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • High vacancy: 20.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.2% 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 $161,440
Avg Monthly Rent $1,143
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ore City Real Estate

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

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

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

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Ore City a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Longview, TX

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Avg Home Value
$161,440
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,143
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Longview, TX metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
2/2
86 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Longview, TX metro
86
Days to pending
8.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ore City, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ore City, TX

What is the typical home price in Ore City, TX?

In Ore City, TX the median home value sits at $161K. Against the broader TX market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is it like being a landlord in Ore City, TX?

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

What is the renter demographic in Ore City, TX?

Tenant quality in Ore City, TX ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $1,143/mo.

How should investors approach Ore City, TX?

Most investors in Ore City, TX run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How does Ore City, TX stack up for property investment?

Ore City, TX reports an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $161K and average rents around $1,143/mo. That combination puts it in the substantial tier for investor interest.

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