Real Estate Investing in Palo Pinto, Texas (76484)

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Palo Pinto • Population: 1,000 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76484 (Palo Pinto, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (35/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 45.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 33.3 — 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.

What’s happening in Palo Pinto, TX (76484)?

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $380,943
Avg Monthly Rent $954
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $91,731
% Renters 2.1%

Market Analysis: 76484 Palo Pinto

The 76484 ZIP covers a section of Palo Pinto that demands careful diligence. Prices near $381K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $381K asset, 76484 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Statewide comparisons place 76484 among TX's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The 76484 ZIP's population of 1,000 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that sits at the need for careful underwriting.

Strategically, 76484 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 Palo Pinto:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 59/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.2× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $954/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$393K$384K$376K$368K$360K$351KFeb 2022May 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76484 Compare?

Metric 76484 Palo Pinto Texas
Home Value $380,943 $380,943 $297,000
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $954 $954 -
Cap Rate 2.0% 2.0% -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
2.0%
Low

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $380,943
Monthly Rent $954
Price-to-Rent 33.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.0%
Cap Rate 2.0%
5-Year IRR 3.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.0%). 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
45.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
N/A
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76484

Population: 1,000

💰 Median Household Income
$91,731
This area
$91,731
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
2.1%
This area
2.1%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.0%
This area
20.0%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
54.1 years
This area
54.1 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
45.8%
This area
45.8%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 84.3%
Other/Mixed 12.6%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Black/African American 3.1%
👶 Under 18
12.3%
This area
12.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
34.0%
This area
34.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76484

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
10.2:1 Avg Class Size
$72,143 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

PALO PINTO EL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
102 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$72,143 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

What monthly rent should investors expect in Palo Pinto, TX?

Rental rates in Palo Pinto, TX average $954/mo. Tenant demand and $381K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What is the smart move for investors in Palo Pinto, TX?

In Palo Pinto, TX the notable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $381K prices and $954/mo rents suits that approach.

Does Palo Pinto, TX make sense for an investment property?

With a 2.0/5 investability score, Palo Pinto, TX ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $381K and rents of $954/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Palo Pinto, TX?

Expect median prices around $381K in Palo Pinto, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

How high is vacancy risk in Palo Pinto, TX?

Vacancy risk in Palo Pinto, TX is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

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