Real Estate Investing in Dawson County, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 11,751

Should you buy in Dawson 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 14.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.9% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.9% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.

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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

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $115,046
Avg Monthly Rent $1,521
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dawson County Real Estate

Dawson County is one of those Texas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 1 cities, 11,751 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Dawson is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 11,751 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Dawson a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$115,046
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,521
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lamesa, TX metro

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

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Cities in Dawson County

ZIP Codes in Dawson County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawson County

What are rental rates like in, TX?

Rents in, TX run near $1,521/mo. Compared with median home prices of $115K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is it like being a landlord in, TX?

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

How do experienced investors play, TX?

For, TX, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Are renters plentiful in, TX?

The tenant pool in, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,521/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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