Real Estate Investing in Payne Springs, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 15,742 • Henderson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.5% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.5% 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 $280,270
Avg Monthly Rent $1,479
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Payne Springs Real Estate

Payne Springs (Texas) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Payne Springs is in that category.

Transaction volume in Payne Springs has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Athens, TX

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Avg Home Value
$280,270
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,479
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Athens, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
71%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Athens, TX metro
0
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Payne Springs, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Payne Springs, TX

How much rent can I charge in Payne Springs, TX?

Payne Springs, TX rentals go for roughly $1,479/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $280K acquisition costs.

What is the average home sale price in Payne Springs, TX?

Typical homes in Payne Springs, TX go for around $280K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Is Payne Springs, TX a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Payne Springs, TX ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $280K and rents of $1,479/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Does Payne Springs, TX favor landlords or tenants?

Rental owners in Payne Springs, TX deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Payne Springs, TX?

Rental vacancy in Payne Springs, TX is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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