Real Estate Investing in Travis County, Texas

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43 ZIP codes • Population: 1,229,484

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (38/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.1 / 5 (35/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Declining values: -1.4% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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2.1/ 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 $585,123
Avg Monthly Rent $1,864
ZIP Codes 43

Investing in Travis County Real Estate

Across Travis County's 43 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Travis's 43 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Demographics in Travis show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$585,123
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,864
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Travis County

20 Colleges 98,416 Students 17,729 Off-Campus Renters
A
The University of Texas at Austin
4-Year Public Β· 53,082 students
πŸ“ ~5,732 students rent off-campus
C+
CyberTex Institute of Technology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 195 students
C+
Saint Edward's University
4-Year Private Β· 3,309 students
C
Austin Community College District
4-Year Public Β· 35,600 students
πŸ“ ~11,997 students rent off-campus
C
Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus
Vocational For-Profit Β· 131 students
C
Huston-Tillotson University
4-Year Private Β· 1,029 students
C
Avenue Five Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 267 students
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
Vocational For-Profit Β· 192 students
C
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
4-Year Private Β· 168 students
C
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
4-Year Private Β· 116 students
C
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
2-Year For-Profit Β· 82 students
C
Austin Career Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 51 students
C
Ann Webb Skin Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 181 students
C
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
2-Year For-Profit Β· 372 students
C
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
4-Year For-Profit Β· 35 students
D
Concordia University Texas
4-Year Private Β· 1,614 students
D
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
2-Year For-Profit Β· 829 students
D
The University of Texas System Office
4-Year Public Β· 0 students
D
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
2-Year For-Profit Β· 1,079 students
D
Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin
Vocational For-Profit Β· 84 students

Investor Insight: With 17,729 students living off-campus, Travis County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Travis County

ZIP Codes in Travis County, TX

78660 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pflugerville
Population 118,437
Avg Home $374,081
Avg Rent $1,665/mo
78745 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 61,122
Avg Home $417,534
Avg Rent $1,519/mo
78753 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 58,449
Avg Home $337,737
Avg Rent $1,254/mo
78748 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 54,942
Avg Home $408,255
Avg Rent $1,423/mo
78744 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 51,069
Avg Home $326,226
Avg Rent $1,417/mo
78758 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 50,592
Avg Home $364,899
Avg Rent $1,571/mo
78704 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 50,479
Avg Home $731,493
Avg Rent $1,887/mo
78741 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 45,274
Avg Home $324,337
Avg Rent $1,417/mo
78759 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 44,882
Avg Home $660,733
Avg Rent $1,459/mo
78723 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 36,307
Avg Home $479,296
Avg Rent $1,883/mo
78653 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Manor
Population 35,417
Avg Home $319,080
Avg Rent $1,647/mo
78749 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 34,939
Avg Home $557,762
Avg Rent $1,508/mo
78705 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 32,937
Avg Home $330,339
Avg Rent $1,778/mo
78754 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 31,410
Avg Home $358,901
Avg Rent $1,381/mo
78727 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 30,894
Avg Home $456,398
Avg Rent $1,513/mo
78724 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 29,326
Avg Home $316,113
Avg Rent $1,643/mo
78750 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 29,322
Avg Home $603,065
Avg Rent $1,577/mo
78617 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Del Valle
Population 28,932
Avg Home $285,917
Avg Rent $1,699/mo
78746 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Lake Hills
Population 28,268
Avg Home $1,734,636
Avg Rent $1,893/mo
78731 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 27,136
Avg Home $1,035,664
Avg Rent $1,729/mo
78728 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 26,776
Avg Home $403,035
Avg Rent $1,315/mo
78702 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 26,495
Avg Home $556,037
Avg Rent $2,101/mo
78757 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 24,327
Avg Home $596,564
Avg Rent $1,848/mo
78703 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 22,484
Avg Home $1,315,141
Avg Rent $2,552/mo
78752 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 22,261
Avg Home $375,024
Avg Rent $1,500/mo
78734 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lakeway
Population 22,091
Avg Home $619,351
Avg Rent $2,762/mo
78747 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 21,757
Avg Home $355,777
Avg Rent $1,688/mo
78739 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 20,850
Avg Home $807,802
Avg Rent $3,560/mo
78732 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 20,646
Avg Home $826,110
Avg Rent $2,255/mo
78751 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 16,027
Avg Home $599,072
Avg Rent $1,757/mo
78645 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lago Vista
Population 15,042
Avg Home $424,108
Avg Rent $2,153/mo
78726 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 14,117
Avg Home $714,247
Avg Rent $1,373/mo
78669 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Spicewood
Population 11,980
Avg Home $702,702
Avg Rent $3,192/mo
78701 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 11,114
Avg Home $660,440
Avg Rent $2,937/mo
78725 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 10,810
Avg Home $270,219
Avg Rent $2,040/mo
78721 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 10,728
Avg Home $418,488
Avg Rent $1,870/mo
78736 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 9,849
Avg Home $593,841
Avg Rent $1,499/mo
78756 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 9,844
Avg Home $708,016
Avg Rent $1,730/mo
78730 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 9,669
Avg Home $1,141,394
Avg Rent $1,547/mo
78733 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 9,339
Avg Home $1,178,374
Avg Rent $2,864/mo
78722 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 6,576
Avg Home $579,946
Avg Rent $1,809/mo
78652 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 5,012
Avg Home $470,387
Avg Rent $2,329/mo
78719 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Austin
Population 1,556
Avg Home $421,772
Avg Rent $1,602/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travis County

Is, TX a smart market for rental property?

Our data puts, TX at 2.1/5 for investability. Home prices of $585K and rents around $1,864/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How should investors approach, TX?

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.

How strict are landlord regulations in, TX?

TX ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, TX?

Vacancy in, TX is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,864/mo.

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