Real Estate Investing in Wilson, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,457 • Lynn County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (38/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.9% 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 $336,897
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wilson Real Estate

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

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

firmly Wilson's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Wilson — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Lubbock, TX

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Avg Home Value
$336,897
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lubbock, TX metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
2/2
64 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Lubbock, TX metro
64
Days to pending
9.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Wilson, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilson, TX

How strong is Wilson, TX for real estate investors?

Our data puts Wilson, TX at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $337K and rents around $972/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Wilson, TX landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Wilson, TX is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How strong are rents in Wilson, TX?

Rent in Wilson, TX is around $972/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $337K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Wilson, TX?

Occupancy in Wilson, TX runs stable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $972/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What is the smart move for investors in Wilson, TX?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Wilson, TX. With home values at $337K and rents near $972/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

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