Real Estate Investing in Cottle, Texas

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 1,243

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed β€” values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (86/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 34.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 22.9% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $37,500 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $34,701
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Cottle County Real Estate

Across Cottle County's 2 ZIPs, the picture is soft β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 4.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Cottle County sits firmly in that category.

A 1,243 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Cottle a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$34,701
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
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Cities in Cottle County

ZIP Codes in Cottle County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottle County

Should investors worry about vacancy in, TX?

, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $918/mo.

Is it easy to find good tenants in, TX?

Tenant quality in, TX ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $918/mo.

Are landlord laws favorable in, TX?

, TX falls under TX landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Does, TX outperform the TX average?

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

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