Real Estate Investing in Waskom, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,255 • Harrison County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

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: 14.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.4% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.4% 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 $190,011
Avg Monthly Rent $1,377
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waskom Real Estate

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

Waskom is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Waskom are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Texas.

The 0% renter share in Waskom masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Longview, TX

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Avg Home Value
$190,011
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,377
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 Waskom, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waskom, TX

How expensive is real estate in Waskom, TX?

The median home value in Waskom, TX is roughly $190K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TX statewide average.

Is the tenant base reliable in Waskom, TX?

Tenant demand in Waskom, TX is solid. The local workforce $1,377/mo rents across most rental classes.

Should investors consider Waskom, TX?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Waskom, TX ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $190K and rents of $1,377/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are landlord laws favorable in Waskom, TX?

Waskom, TX operates under TX law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect stable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Waskom, TX?

Waskom, TX vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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