Real Estate Investing in Cedar Hill, Texas (75104)

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Dallas County • Population: 49,425 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 75104 (Cedar Hill, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

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

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $311,255
Avg Monthly Rent $1,800
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $84,760
% Renters 29.4%

Market Analysis: 75104 Cedar Hill

ZIP 75104 in Cedar Hill, TX carries a notable set of headwinds. Home values near $311K and rents of $1,800/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

The 75104 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

ZIP 75104's metrics run below Dallas County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Resident income in 75104 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategically, 75104 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Cedar Hill:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.7× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,800/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
63 days
Average time to sell
Slow
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 75104

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
8.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$89,070/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $199,808 $2,330 8.4% +6.3% $99,904
3BR $279,485 $2,930 7.5% +6.0% $93,162
4BR $356,280 $3,730 7.5% +6.1% $89,070
5BR $500,013 +6.8% $100,003

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$351K$299K$246K$194K$142K$89KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,068$1,881$1,693$1,506$1,319$1,132Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 75104 Compare?

Metric 75104 Cedar Hill Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $311,255 $311,255 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.1% 3.1% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,800 $1,800 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.5% 4.5% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.1%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $311,255
Monthly Rent $1,800
Price-to-Rent 14.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.9%
Cap Rate 4.5%
5-Year IRR 7.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR -1.2% ▼
5-Year CAGR +3.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -9.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR -2.1% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.2% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.5%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 75104

Population: 49,425

💰 Median Household Income
$84,760
This area
$84,760
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
29.4%
This area
29.4%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
28.9%
This area
28.9%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
35.3 years
This area
35.3 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 50.3%
White 31.7%
Other/Mixed 16.2%
Hispanic/Latino 12.0%
Asian 1.9%
👶 Under 18
27.7%
This area
27.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.1%
This area
11.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.5%
This area
8.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 75104

B Avg School Grade
13 Schools
15.7:1 Avg Class Size
$12,534 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
528 Students
👨‍🏫
12.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HIGH POINTE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
487 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HIGHLANDS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
436 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B+ Above Average

W S PERMENTER MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
502 Students
👨‍🏫
12.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B Good

CEDAR HILL COLLEGIATE PREP

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
473 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B Good

LAKERIDGE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
400 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B Good

PLUMMER EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
411 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B Good

WATERFORD OAKS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
437 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
B Good

CEDAR HILL COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
295 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
C+ Average

CEDAR HILL H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,075 Students
👨‍🏫
14.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
C+ Average

CEDAR HILL COLLEGIATE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
291 Students
👨‍🏫
20.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,021 Per Student
C+ Average

NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL AT CEDAR HILL

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
982 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
💰
$9,406 Per Student
C+ Average

LIFE SCHOOL CEDAR HILL

📚 K – 06 School Charter
👥
450 Students
👨‍🏫
19.5:1 Class Size
💰
$10,308 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
D
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
285 students · 8.2 mi
C
Dallas Baptist University
4,201 students · 8.9 mi
C
Mid Cities Barber College
44 students · 9.1 mi
C
Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas
212 students · 9.1 mi
C
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
1,330 students · 9.7 mi
C
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
174 students · 10.2 mi
C
M T Training Center
261 students · 10.4 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington
265 students · 10.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best play in Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($311K prices, $1,800/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is the tenant base reliable in Cedar Hill, TX?

Tenant demand in Cedar Hill, TX is solid. The local workforce $1,800/mo rents across most rental classes.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Cedar Hill, TX?

Occupancy in Cedar Hill, TX runs measured with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,800/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill, TX falls under TX landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How much rent can I charge in Cedar Hill, TX?

Rents in Cedar Hill, TX run near $1,800/mo. Compared with median home prices of $311K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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