Real Estate Investing in Pilot Point, Texas (76258)

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Denton County • Population: 8,042 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76258 (Pilot Point, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 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
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.3% CAGR).
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 5.7% in the last year.

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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 $329,733
Avg Monthly Rent $2,022
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $81,552
% Renters 28.3%

Market Analysis: 76258 Pilot Point

Investors eyeing 76258 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $330K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 76258 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

In practical terms, 76258 offers a low basis, the region around Pilot Point has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

In practical terms, 8,042 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 Pilot Point's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 76258. 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 Pilot Point:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-5.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,022/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 76258

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$90,406/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $217,371 $1,530 5.1% +5.4% $108,686
3BR $305,696 $1,940 4.6% +5.0% $101,899
4BR $361,624 $2,450 4.9% +6.1% $90,406

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$407K$346K$284K$223K$162K$101KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,023$2,019$2,014$2,010$2,005$2,001May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76258 Compare?

Metric 76258 Pilot Point Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $329,733 $329,733 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 1.3% 1.3% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $2,022 $2,022 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.8% 4.8% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.8%
Fair
5yr Growth
+1.3%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $329,733
Monthly Rent $2,022
Price-to-Rent 13.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.4%
Cap Rate 4.8%
5-Year IRR 6.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -5.7% ▼
3-Year CAGR -4.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.8%). 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
3.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.3%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76258

Population: 8,042

💰 Median Household Income
$81,552
This area
$81,552
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
28.3%
This area
28.3%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
32.4%
This area
32.4%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.7 years
This area
43.7 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.8%
This area
3.8%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 78.1%
Other/Mixed 18.5%
Hispanic/Latino 14.7%
Black/African American 3.3%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
17.4%
This area
17.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.6%
This area
19.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.4%
This area
5.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76258

A Avg School Grade
5 Schools
14.4:1 Avg Class Size
$24,391 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

PILOT POINT EL

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
547 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$24,391 Per Student
A+ Excellent

PILOT POINT H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
457 Students
👨‍🏫
12.4:1 Class Size
💰
$24,391 Per Student
A+ Excellent

PILOT POINT SELZ MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
361 Students
👨‍🏫
14.7:1 Class Size
💰
$24,391 Per Student
A Very Good

PILOT POINT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
185 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$24,391 Per Student
C+ Average

DENTON CO J J A E P

📚 Grade 09 High School Limited Data
👥
1 Students
💰
$24,391 Per Student
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  • 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 should investors approach Pilot Point, TX?

In Pilot Point, TX the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $330K prices and $2,022/mo rents suits that approach.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Pilot Point, TX?

Average rent in Pilot Point, TX is approximately $2,022/mo per month. Against $330K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is house hacking profitable in Pilot Point, TX?

House hacking works a challenging in Pilot Point, TX. Rents of $2,022/mo against $330K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Pilot Point, TX?

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

Is it easy to find good tenants in Pilot Point, TX?

The renter base in Pilot Point, TX is reasonable for the $2,022/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

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