Real Estate Investing in Big Sandy, Texas (75755)

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Upshur County • Population: 4,863 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 75755 (Big Sandy, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 20.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $221,186
Avg Monthly Rent $1,026
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $52,913
% Renters 33.8%

Market Analysis: 75755 Big Sandy

Investors eyeing 75755 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $221K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 75755 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Regionally, 75755 sits on the difficult end of the TX spectrum. The an appealing option for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A substantial renter share of 34% in 75755 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Big Sandy's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 75755. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Big Sandy:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.2× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,026/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.
❄️
COOL MARKET
Longview, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
86 days
Average time to sell
Slow
8.9%
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 Longview, TX metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$233K$207K$180K$154K$127K$101KMay 2009Dec 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 75755 Compare?

Metric 75755 Big Sandy Longview, TX Texas
Home Value $221,186 $221,186 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.3% 3.3% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,026 $1,026 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.6% 3.6% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.6%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.3%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Longview, TX metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
2/2
86 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $221,186
Monthly Rent $1,026
Price-to-Rent 18.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.6%
Cap Rate 3.6%
5-Year IRR 6.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.6%). 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
20.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 75755

Population: 4,863

💰 Median Household Income
$52,913
This area
$52,913
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
33.8%
This area
33.8%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
11.3%
This area
11.3%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.3 years
This area
41.3 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
20.5%
This area
20.5%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 82.8%
Black/African American 12.8%
Other/Mixed 4.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
22.4%
This area
22.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.2%
This area
16.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
15.3%
This area
15.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 75755

B+ Avg School Grade
8 Schools
9.9:1 Avg Class Size
$14,342 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

BIG SANDY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
326 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,140 Per Student
A Very Good

BIG SANDY H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
188 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,140 Per Student
A Very Good

BIG SANDY J H

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
159 Students
👨‍🏫
9.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,140 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HARMONY EL

📚 Pre-K – 03 Elementary
👥
287 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$12,378 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HARMONY H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
283 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
💰
$12,378 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HARMONY INT

📚 04 – 05 Elementary
👥
158 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$12,378 Per Student
B+ Above Average

TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - BIG SANDY CAMPUS

📚 08 – 12 High School Charter
👥
23 Students
👨‍🏫
5.8:1 Class Size
💰
$22,804 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HARMONY J H

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
253 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$12,378 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

1 Nearby
C
Jarvis Christian University
800 students · 6.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vacancy a concern in Big Sandy, TX?

Rental vacancy in Big Sandy, TX is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Does Big Sandy, TX favor landlords or tenants?

Big Sandy, TX operates under TX law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Big Sandy, TX?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Big Sandy, TX. The rental market absorbs $1,026/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What strategy should investors use in Big Sandy, TX?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Big Sandy, TX best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $221K price point.

Is housing expensive in Big Sandy, TX?

Big Sandy, TX home values average about $221K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,026/mo in monthly income.

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