Real Estate Investing in Riesel, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,559 • McLennan County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 13.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 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 $259,547
Avg Monthly Rent $1,197
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Riesel Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Texas: Riesel has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

Rents in Riesel at $1,197/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Waco, TX

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Avg Home Value
$259,547
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,197
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Waco, TX metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
2/2
74 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Waco, TX metro
74
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Riesel, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riesel, TX

How does Riesel, TX rate as a rental market?

Riesel, TX rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $260K and rents near $1,197/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How much rent can I charge in Riesel, TX?

Riesel, TX rentals go for roughly $1,197/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $260K acquisition costs.

Is vacancy a concern in Riesel, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Riesel, TX. Rents at $1,197/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the renter demographic in Riesel, TX?

Tenant quality in Riesel, TX ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,197/mo.

How do home values compare in Riesel, TX?

In Riesel, TX the median home value sits at $260K. Against the broader TX market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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