Real Estate Investing in Refugio County, Texas

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 6,091

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 31.6% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -3.5% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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3.0/ 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 $131,454
Avg Monthly Rent $912
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Refugio County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Texas: Refugio has 2 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Refugio County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

A 6,091 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Refugio a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$131,454
Avg Monthly Rent
$912
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Port Lavaca, TX metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
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N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
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Days Pending
0/2
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Cities in Refugio County

ZIP Codes in Refugio County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Refugio County

Is, TX better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in, TX is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is, TX landlord-friendly?

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

How does, TX stack up against TX overall?

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

Should investors consider, TX?

Yes -, TX a 3.0/5 investability score. With $131K home prices against $912/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

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