Real Estate Investing in Hooks, Texas (75561)

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Bowie County • Population: 4,954 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 75561 (Hooks, 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.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $167,005
Avg Monthly Rent $972
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $55,288
% Renters 25.1%

Market Analysis: 75561 Hooks

ZIP 75561 in Hooks, TX carries a healthy set of headwinds. Home values near $167K and rents of $972/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

Rent of $972/mo on a $167K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 75561 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

On balance, 75561 offers a low basis, the region around Hooks has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Looking more closely, 4,954 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.

Strategically, 75561 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 Hooks:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 53/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $972/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Texarkana, TX-AR Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
6.3%
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 Texarkana, TX-AR metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$199K$178K$157K$136K$115K$94KJan 2009Oct 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 75561 Compare?

Metric 75561 Hooks Texarkana, TX-AR Texas
Home Value $167,005 $167,005 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $972 $972 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.5% 4.5% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
-0.5%
Declining

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $167,005
Monthly Rent $972
Price-to-Rent 14.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.0%
Cap Rate 4.5%
5-Year IRR 4.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR -2.2% ▼
5-Year CAGR -0.5% ▼
10-Year CAGR +3.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
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
22.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-0.5%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 75561

Population: 4,954

💰 Median Household Income
$55,288
This area
$55,288
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.1%
This area
25.1%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
22.4%
This area
22.4%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.6 years
This area
39.6 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
22.5%
This area
22.5%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 83.2%
Black/African American 11.9%
Other/Mixed 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
👶 Under 18
23.9%
This area
23.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.3%
This area
17.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.9%
This area
8.9%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 75561

A Avg School Grade
3 Schools
12.8:1 Avg Class Size
$15,291 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

HOOKS H S

📚 08 – 12 High School
👥
309 Students
👨‍🏫
10.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,291 Per Student
A Very Good

HOOKS J H

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
263 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$15,291 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HOOKS EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
318 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
💰
$15,291 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

4 Nearby 2,062 Off-Campus Students
C
Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana
55 students · 9.4 mi
C
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
2,109 students · 10.2 mi
C
Texarkana College
3,882 students · 12.7 mi
C
Tonsorial Arts Barber College
107 students · 12.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,062 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical home price in Hooks, TX?

Homes in Hooks, TX typically sell near $167K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

What kind of tenants rent in Hooks, TX?

Hooks, TX offers a measured renter base at the $972/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Hooks, TX?

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

How much do tenants pay in Hooks, TX?

Rent in Hooks, TX is around $972/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $167K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

How does Hooks, TX rate as a rental market?

Hooks, TX scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $167K and rents near $972/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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