Real Estate Investing in Willacy County, Texas

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 19,955

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.5 / 5 (45/100)

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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.1% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 22.0% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $36,777 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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2.5/ 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 $133,098
Avg Monthly Rent $893
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Willacy County Real Estate

Willacy County is one of those Texas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 4 cities, 19,955 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 2.5 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Willacy County sits firmly in that category.

A 19,955 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Willacy a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$133,098
Avg Monthly Rent
$893
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (TX)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Raymondville, TX metro

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

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Cities in Willacy County

ZIP Codes in Willacy County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willacy 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.

How deep is the rental pool in, TX?

Working renters make up the core of the, TX tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How tight is the rental market in, TX?

, TX sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TX rental market.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, TX?

The landlord environment in, TX is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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