Real Estate Investing in Hutchinson County, Texas

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 21,158

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
GOOD
3.3 / 5 (61/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 33.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.8% CAGR).

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $112,452
Avg Monthly Rent $926
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Hutchinson County Real Estate

Hutchinson County is one of those Texas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 4 cities, 21,158 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Hutchinson County sits firmly in that category.

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

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Avg Home Value
$112,452
Avg Monthly Rent
$926
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Borger, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Hutchinson County

1 College 1,748 Students 653 Off-Campus Renters
C
Frank Phillips College
2-Year Public Β· 1,748 students
πŸ“ ~653 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 653 students living off-campus, Hutchinson County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Hutchinson County

ZIP Codes in Hutchinson County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hutchinson County

How qualified is the tenant pool in, TX?

, TX draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $926/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is real estate in, TX a good investment right now?

Our data puts, TX at 3.3/5 for investability. Home prices of $112K and rents around $926/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, TX?

Rental vacancy in, TX is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is TX a landlord-friendly state?

TX ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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