Real Estate Investing in Jim Wells County, Texas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 36,653

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.7 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 21.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.1% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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2.7/ 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 $182,532
Avg Monthly Rent $969
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Jim Wells County Real Estate

Across Jim Wells County's 3 ZIPs, the picture is soft β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Jim Wells's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$182,532
Avg Monthly Rent
$969
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Alice, 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 Jim Wells County

ZIP Codes in Jim Wells County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Wells County

Is TX a landlord-friendly state?

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

Is it easy to find good tenants in, TX?

The renter base in, TX is reasonable for the $969/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields predictable tenants.

How does, TX stack up against TX overall?

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

How does, TX rate as a rental market?

, TX rates 2.7/5 for investability. With median values at $183K and rents near $969/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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