Real Estate Investing in Henderson County, Texas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 67,936

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.8 / 5 (44/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 21.4% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $278,416
Avg Monthly Rent $1,159
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Henderson County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Henderson has 7 cities, 8 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Henderson 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 67,936 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Henderson a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$278,416
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,159
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Athens, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
71%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Henderson County

1 College 5,300 Students 1,611 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Trinity Valley Community College
4-Year Public Β· 5,300 students
πŸ“ ~1,611 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,611 students living off-campus, Henderson County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Henderson County

ZIP Codes in Henderson County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson County

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.

How does the, TX market compare with TX as a whole?

, TX comes in broadly in line with on the TX comparison. Specific drivers include $278K prices and $1,159/mo rents.

How does, TX rate as a rental market?

Investors tracking, TX will find a 2.8/5 rating supported by $278K median home values and $1,159/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting consistent returns.

How expensive is real estate in, TX?

Homes in, TX typically sell near $278K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

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