Real Estate Investing in Ovalo, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,432 • Taylor County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 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 $455,488
Avg Monthly Rent $1,170
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ovalo Real Estate

Ovalo in Texas is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

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

Demographics in Ovalo show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Abilene, TX

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Avg Home Value
$455,488
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,170
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Abilene, TX metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
0/2
34 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Abilene, TX metro
34
Days to pending
10.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ovalo, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ovalo, TX

What are rental rates like in Ovalo, TX?

Rents in Ovalo, TX run near $1,170/mo. Compared with median home prices of $455K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Ovalo, TX?

Ovalo, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,170/mo.

Is Ovalo in TX worth investing in?

Ovalo, TX scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $455K and rents near $1,170/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What approach is best for Ovalo, TX real estate?

Ovalo, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($455K prices, $1,170/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What is the renter demographic in Ovalo, TX?

Tenant demand in Ovalo, TX is solid. The local workforce $1,170/mo rents across most rental classes.

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