Real Estate Investing in Dallas, Texas (75249)

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Dallas County • Population: 17,043 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 75249 (Dallas, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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 (57/100)

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

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $289,241
Avg Monthly Rent $2,255
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $79,162
% Renters 28.0%

Market Analysis: 75249 Dallas

The 75249 ZIP in Dallas, TX is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $289K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 75249 reports the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

The gap between 75249 and stronger Dallas ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

In practical terms, 17,043 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategy in 75249 is an operator game, not a passive one. In practical terms, entry prices of $289K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Dallas:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.7× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,255/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 75249

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
9.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$78,688/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $181,796 $2,450 9.7% +5.2% $90,898
3BR $268,450 $3,080 8.3% +5.6% $89,483
4BR $334,355 $3,920 8.4% +6.6% $83,589
5BR $393,440 +6.5% $78,688

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$322K$273K$223K$173K$124K$74KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,317$2,282$2,247$2,212$2,177$2,142Aug 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 75249 Compare?

Metric 75249 Dallas Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $289,241 $165,798 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.0% 3.9% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $2,255 $1,659 N/A -
Cap Rate 6.1% 4.0% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
6.1%
Good
5yr Growth
+3.0%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $289,241
Monthly Rent $2,255
Price-to-Rent 10.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 9.4%
Cap Rate 6.1%
5-Year IRR 9.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR -1.0% ▼
5-Year CAGR +3.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 6.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (6.1%). 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
1.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 75249

Population: 17,043

💰 Median Household Income
$79,162
This area
$79,162
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
28.0%
This area
28.0%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.8%
This area
3.8%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
28.8%
This area
28.8%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
30.5 years
This area
30.5 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 49.6%
Other/Mixed 23.7%
White 23.4%
Hispanic/Latino 21.0%
Asian 3.3%
👶 Under 18
31.7%
This area
31.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
8.6%
This area
8.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.2%
This area
7.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 75249

B+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
14.5:1 Avg Class Size
$12,597 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

CJ & ANNE HYMAN EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
425 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,055 Per Student
B+ Above Average

G W KENNEMER MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
783 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,055 Per Student
B Good

CHARLES ACTON LEADERSHP ACADEMY

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
534 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,055 Per Student
B Good

HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - DALLAS

📚 06 – 12 High School Charter
👥
606 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,223 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C
Dallas Baptist University
4,201 students · 4.6 mi
C
Mid Cities Barber College
44 students · 5.2 mi
C
Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas
212 students · 5.3 mi
D
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
285 students · 5.8 mi
C
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
1,330 students · 6.7 mi
C
M T Training Center
261 students · 7.0 mi
C
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
174 students · 7.2 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington
265 students · 8.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is rent in Dallas, TX?

Investors in Dallas, TX typically see rents near $2,255/mo per month against $289K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How deep is the rental pool in Dallas, TX?

Tenant quality in Dallas, TX ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $2,255/mo.

Does Dallas, TX make sense for an investment property?

Our data puts Dallas, TX at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $289K and rents around $2,255/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What approach is best for Dallas, TX real estate?

In Dallas, TX the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $289K prices and $2,255/mo rents suits that approach.

Is Dallas, TX a good market for FHA house hackers?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Dallas, TX reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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