Real Estate Investing in Windthorst, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,475 • Archer County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.4% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.4% 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 $301,037
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Windthorst Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Windthorst has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Windthorst's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$301,037
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wichita Falls, TX metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
2/2
78 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Wichita Falls, TX metro
78
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Windthorst, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windthorst, TX

Is housing expensive in Windthorst, TX?

Typical homes in Windthorst, TX go for around $301K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Does house hacking work in Windthorst, TX?

For house hackers, Windthorst, TX is a challenging. The $900/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $301K property.

Are renters plentiful in Windthorst, TX?

The tenant pool in Windthorst, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $900/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What is the average monthly rent in Windthorst, TX?

The typical rental in Windthorst, TX commands about $900/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $301K purchase basis.

Does Windthorst, TX make sense for an investment property?

Windthorst, TX reflects an investability rating of 2.0/5, with median home values near $301K and average rents around $900/mo. That combination puts it in the substantial tier for investor interest.

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