Real Estate Investing in Bowie County, Texas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 88,273

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.4 / 5 (43/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.6% CAGR).

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2.4/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $188,496
Avg Monthly Rent $977
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Bowie County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Bowie has 7 cities, 8 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Bowie's 8 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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Avg Home Value
$188,496
Avg Monthly Rent
$977
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Bowie County

4 Colleges 6,153 Students 2,062 Off-Campus Renters
C
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
4-Year Public Β· 2,109 students
πŸ“ ~172 students rent off-campus
C
Texarkana College
2-Year Public Β· 3,882 students
πŸ“ ~1,890 students rent off-campus
C
Tonsorial Arts Barber College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 107 students
C
Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana
Vocational For-Profit Β· 55 students

Investor Insight: With 2,062 students living off-campus, Bowie County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Bowie County

ZIP Codes in Bowie County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowie County

Should investors worry about vacancy in, TX?

, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $977/mo.

How landlord-friendly is, TX?

TX ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What kind of tenants rent in, TX?

Tenant demand in, TX is solid. The local workforce $977/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is investability higher in, TX than across TX?

, TX sits broadly in line with the TX average on most investor metrics. Home values of $188K and rents of $977/mo set the benchmark here.

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