Real Estate Investing in Leon, Texas

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 5,928

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 30.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.1% CAGR).

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2.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $166,771
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Leon County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Leon has 4 cities, 4 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Leon's 4 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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Avg Home Value
$166,771
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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Cities in Leon County

ZIP Codes in Leon County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leon County

What is the median home value in, TX?

, TX median home values land near $167K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,044/mo-per-month rentals.

How deep is the rental pool in, TX?

, TX draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,044/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How landlord-friendly is, TX?

TX law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Should investors worry about vacancy in, TX?

, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $1,044/mo.

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