Real Estate Investing in Cooke County, Texas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 33,080

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (59/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $323,149
Avg Monthly Rent $1,281
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Cooke County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Cooke has 3 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

unambiguously Cooke County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Cooke 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
$323,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,281
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Gainesville, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
75%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Cooke County

1 College 7,544 Students 1,931 Off-Campus Renters
C+
North Central Texas College
2-Year Public Β· 7,544 students
πŸ“ ~1,931 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,931 students living off-campus, Cooke County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Cooke County

ZIP Codes in Cooke County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooke County

Where do home prices stand in, TX?

Expect median prices around $323K in, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

How much is rent in, TX?

Average rent in, TX is approximately $1,281/mo per month. Against $323K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the best play in, TX?

The best-fit strategy in, TX is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is, TX landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in, TX is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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