Real Estate Investing in Wellington, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,569 • Collingsworth County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (86/100)

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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -4.6% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.1% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $78,214
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wellington Real Estate

Wellington holds about a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, and its value-add reputation in Texas rests on a wide spread between distressed and stabilized comps.

Wellington rewards operators, not passive buyers. The gap between distressed entry and stabilized exit is where the ★★★★☆ rating gets earned — on rehabs that close that gap.

Market velocity in Wellington obscures more than it reveals — stabilized comps move at one speed, distressed inventory at another, and the gap between them is the play.

Demographics in Wellington support value-add work because the income ceiling is higher than older, unrenovated stock currently captures. Closing that gap is the thesis.

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Avg Home Value
$78,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (TX)

ZIP Codes in Wellington, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington, TX

Is Wellington, TX good for BRRRR investors?

Yes - BRRRR is a strong in Wellington, TX. The $78K home values and $873/mo rents anchor the refinance math.

Is Wellington, TX good for house hacking?

Wellington, TX offers an attractive house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $873/mo rent level.

Do properties in Wellington, TX satisfy the 1% rule?

Yes, many Wellington, TX properties clear the 1% rule. The rent-to-price ratio averages, supported by $873/mo rents.

How much is rent in Wellington, TX?

Average rent in Wellington, TX is approximately $873/mo per month. Against $78K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the average home sale price in Wellington, TX?

Wellington, TX median home values land near $78K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $873/mo-per-month rentals.

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