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13 ZIP codes •
Population: 217,427
Should you buy in Smith County, TX?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
π For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)
Mixed signals β some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.
πFor Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5
(52/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
β οΈRisks to Know
1 flag
High vacancy:
17.1% of homes vacant β above national norms.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
4.3% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investabilityβ β β β β
Avg Home Value$258,400
Avg Monthly Rent$1,455
ZIP Codes13
Market Trends β Smith County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Smith County Real Estate
With 217,427 residents across 5 cities, Smith County shows modest fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β a region that demands real local knowledge.
The investment case for Smith County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.
A 217,427 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Smith a challenging rental region β the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.
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Investor Insight: With 4,855 students living off-campus, Smith County has substantial rental demand from the college population β typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $1,455/mo.
Which real estate strategy fits, TX?
, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($258K prices, $1,455/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.
Are landlord laws favorable in, TX?
For rental operators, TX rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.
Is, TX above or below the TX benchmark?
Relative to TX as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.
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