Real Estate Investing in Gregg County, Texas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 152,745

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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: 11.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $224,867
Avg Monthly Rent $1,175
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Gregg County Real Estate

Gregg County (TX) covers 8 ZIPs and 4 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been modest across most of the geography.

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

Gregg County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$224,867
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,175
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Longview, TX metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
2/2
86 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Gregg County

3 Colleges 9,472 Students 1,280 Off-Campus Renters
C+
LeTourneau University
4-Year Private Β· 3,389 students
C+
Kilgore College
2-Year Public Β· 6,067 students
πŸ“ ~1,280 students rent off-campus
D
Barber Institute of Texas
Vocational For-Profit Β· 16 students

Investor Insight: With 1,280 students living off-campus, Gregg County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Gregg County

ZIP Codes in Gregg County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gregg County

What is the investability score for, TX?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, TX reflects its $225K prices and $1,175/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within TX.

What are rental rates like in, TX?

Rents in, TX run near $1,175/mo. Compared with median home prices of $225K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Are homes affordable in, TX?

Typical homes in, TX go for around $225K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, TX?

, TX sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TX rental market.

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