Real Estate Investing in Paradise, Texas (76073)

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Wise County • Population: 7,267 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76073 (Paradise, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 35.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $456,094
Avg Monthly Rent $1,080
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $107,759
% Renters 14.9%

Market Analysis: 76073 Paradise

Investors eyeing 76073 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $456K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 76073 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 76073 among TX's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

On balance, 7,267 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.

New investors are better served looking at Paradise's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 76073. 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 Paradise:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.2× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,080/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 76073

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
2.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+7.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$126,055/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $454,254 $1,670 2.6% +7.0% $151,418
4BR $504,221 $2,010 2.9% +6.1% $126,055

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$493K$424K$354K$285K$216K$146KJan 2009Oct 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76073 Compare?

Metric 76073 Paradise Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $456,094 $456,094 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.7% 3.7% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,080 $1,080 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.9% 1.9% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
1.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.7%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $456,094
Monthly Rent $1,080
Price-to-Rent 35.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.8%
Cap Rate 1.9%
5-Year IRR 5.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR -0.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.9%). 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
6.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76073

Population: 7,267

💰 Median Household Income
$107,759
This area
$107,759
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.9%
This area
14.9%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.4%
This area
2.4%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.5%
This area
21.5%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.9 years
This area
42.9 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.7%
This area
6.7%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.3%
Other/Mixed 7.1%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Black/African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
22.6%
This area
22.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.8%
This area
17.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76073

B+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
12.6:1 Avg Class Size
$11,111 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

PARADISE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
384 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,111 Per Student
B+ Above Average

PARADISE INT

📚 04 – 05 Elementary
👥
224 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,111 Per Student
B+ Above Average

PARADISE EL

📚 Pre-K – 03 Elementary
👥
423 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$11,111 Per Student
B+ Above Average

PARADISE MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
273 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,111 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Paradise, TX?

TX law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Paradise inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What approach is best for Paradise, TX real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Paradise, TX is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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

Paradise, TX offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,080/mo rent level.

Should investors consider Paradise, TX?

The 2.0/5 investability rating in Paradise, TX reflects its $456K prices and $1,080/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within TX.

What price range are homes in Paradise, TX?

The median home value in Paradise, TX is roughly $456K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TX statewide average.

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