Real Estate Investing in Smithville, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,282 • Bastrop County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

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

📈 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.

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  • High vacancy: 18.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.8% 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 $345,213
Avg Monthly Rent $1,717
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Smithville Real Estate

Smithville, TX covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

Market conditions in Smithville are tepid. 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 Smithville a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$345,213
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,717
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Smithville, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithville, TX

What are rental rates like in Smithville, TX?

Rents in Smithville, TX run near $1,717/mo. Compared with median home prices of $345K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Are tenants stable in Smithville, TX?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Smithville, TX. The rental market absorbs $1,717/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Smithville, TX?

Smithville, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,717/mo.

How strict are landlord regulations in Smithville, TX?

Smithville, TX falls under TX landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What investment strategy works best in Smithville, TX?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Smithville, TX. With home values at $345K and rents near $1,717/mo, other strategies can work but produce reliable rather than outsized returns.

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