Real Estate Investing in Cooke, Texas

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 5,717

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
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: 9.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $93,527
Avg Monthly Rent $1,089
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Cooke County Real Estate

Across Cooke County's 5 ZIPs, the picture is thin β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Cooke County sits firmly in that category.

Demographics in Cooke show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is underwhelming relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$93,527
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,089
1% Rule
βœ“ Passes
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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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

How strong is the working-renter base in, TX?

, TX offers a steady renter base at the $1,089/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is in TX worth investing in?

, TX rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $94K and rents near $1,089/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How do home values compare in, TX?

The median home value in, TX is roughly $94K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TX statewide average.

Is, TX above average for TX?

Against the TX average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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