Real Estate Investing in Taylor County, Texas

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11 ZIP codes • Population: 149,488

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

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

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $254,290
Avg Monthly Rent $1,701
ZIP Codes 11

Investing in Taylor County Real Estate

Taylor County is one of those Texas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 7 cities, 149,488 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Taylor County sits firmly in that category.

A 149,488 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Taylor a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$254,290
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,701
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Abilene, TX metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
0/2
34 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Taylor County

5 Colleges 9,425 Students
C+
Abilene Christian University
4-Year Private Β· 5,114 students
C
Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene
Vocational For-Profit Β· 74 students
C
McMurry University
4-Year Private Β· 2,549 students
D
Hardin-Simmons University
4-Year Private Β· 1,655 students
D
Neecee's Barber College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 33 students

Cities in Taylor County

ZIP Codes in Taylor County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taylor County

How much does a house cost in, TX?

Median home price in, TX is near $254K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been stable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How much is rent in, TX?

Rental rates in, TX average $1,701/mo. Tenant demand and $254K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is investability higher in, TX than across TX?

, TX sits broadly in line with the TX average on most investor metrics. Home values of $254K and rents of $1,701/mo set the benchmark here.

Which real estate strategy fits, TX?

, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($254K prices, $1,701/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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