Real Estate Investing in Potter County, Texas

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 117,211

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.3 / 5 (56/100)

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: 11.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $178,693
Avg Monthly Rent $1,053
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Potter County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Potter has 1 cities, 8 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

unambiguously Potter County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects subdued investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Population dynamics in Potter haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with tepid income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$178,693
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Amarillo, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
54 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Potter County

4 Colleges 9,569 Students 3,713 Off-Campus Renters
C
Amarillo College
2-Year Public Β· 9,215 students
πŸ“ ~3,713 students rent off-campus
C
Milan Institute-Amarillo
Vocational For-Profit Β· 195 students
C
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 134 students
D
Exposito School of Hair Design
Vocational For-Profit Β· 25 students

Investor Insight: With 3,713 students living off-campus, Potter County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Potter County

ZIP Codes in Potter County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Potter County

Should investors consider, TX?

Yes -, TX a 3.3/5 investability score. With $179K home prices against $1,053/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are tenants stable in, TX?

The tenant pool in, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,053/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What do rentals go for in, TX?

Rents in, TX run near $1,053/mo. Compared with median home prices of $179K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Are homes affordable in, TX?

Expect median prices around $179K in, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

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