Real Estate Investing in Matagorda County, Texas

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 35,418

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (41/100)

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: 24.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $208,170
Avg Monthly Rent $975
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Matagorda County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Matagorda has 5 cities, 5 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 2.6 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Matagorda County sits firmly in that category.

Population dynamics in Matagorda haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$208,170
Avg Monthly Rent
$975
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bay City, 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 Matagorda County

ZIP Codes in Matagorda County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Matagorda County

Are tenants stable in, TX?

, TX draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $975/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Does, TX outperform the TX average?

within TX reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, TX?

, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $975/mo.

What are rental rates like in, TX?

Average rent in, TX is approximately $975/mo per month. Against $208K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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