Real Estate Investing in Travis, Texas

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 49,746

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Declining values: -0.5% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $419,046
Avg Monthly Rent $2,047
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Travis County Real Estate

Across Travis County's 4 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The investment case for Travis County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 2.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

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

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Avg Home Value
$419,046
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,047
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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travis County

Are there empty rentals in, TX?

, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $2,047/mo.

Is housing expensive in, TX?

Expect median prices around $419K in, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

What are rental rates like in, TX?

Rents in, TX run near $2,047/mo. Compared with median home prices of $419K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is, TX above average for TX?

Compared with TX overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $419K homes against $2,047/mo rents drive the comparison.

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