Real Estate Investing in Callahan County, Texas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 12,942

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.3 / 5 (38/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 19.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $209,457
Avg Monthly Rent $999
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Callahan County Real Estate

Across Callahan County's 3 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Investors considering Callahan, Texas should understand what the β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† rating represents β€” a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Callahan β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$209,457
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Abilene, TX metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
0/2
34 days

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Cities in Callahan County

ZIP Codes in Callahan County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Callahan County

How strong are rents in, TX?

Investors in, TX typically see rents near $999/mo per month against $209K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the typical renter like in, TX?

Tenant quality in, TX ranks as solid. Landlords generally report reliable occupancy at market rents of $999/mo.

What type of investing works in, TX?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, TX. With home values at $209K and rents near $999/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

How does, TX rank within TX?

Relative to TX as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 2.3/5 score summarizes the position.

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