Real Estate Investing in Lamar County, Texas

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 49,760

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.5 / 5 (40/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $245,679
Avg Monthly Rent $950
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Lamar County Real Estate

With 49,760 residents across 7 cities, Lamar County shows underwhelming fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

A 2.5 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Lamar County sits firmly in that category.

Demographics in Lamar show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is underwhelming 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
$245,679
Avg Monthly Rent
$950
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Paris, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
73%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Lamar County

1 College 4,456 Students 1,443 Off-Campus Renters
C
Paris Junior College
2-Year Public Β· 4,456 students
πŸ“ ~1,443 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,443 students living off-campus, Lamar County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Lamar County

ZIP Codes in Lamar County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar County

Is housing expensive in, TX?

, TX median home values land near $246K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $950/mo-per-month rentals.

What monthly rent should investors expect in, TX?

Rental rates in, TX average $950/mo. Tenant demand and $246K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Which investment style suits, TX?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, TX best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $246K price point.

What kind of market is, TX for investors?

Our data puts, TX at 2.5/5 for investability. Home prices of $246K and rents around $950/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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