Real Estate Investing in Bartlett, Texas (76511)

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Bell County • Population: 2,473 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76511 (Bartlett, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

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: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.2% CAGR).

• 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 $223,229
Avg Monthly Rent $1,584
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,750
% Renters 19.0%

Market Analysis: 76511 Bartlett

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Bartlett's 76511 ZIP clocks in at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $223K pricing implies.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 76511 reports the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

The gap between 76511 and stronger Bartlett ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

The demographic picture in 76511 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Bartlett averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

The 76511 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Bartlett:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 57/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
10/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,584/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Killeen-Temple, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
86 days
Average time to sell
Slow
8.0%
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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$269K$229K$189K$149K$109K$69KMar 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76511 Compare?

Metric 76511 Bartlett Killeen-Temple, TX Texas
Home Value $223,229 $223,229 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 0.2% 0.2% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,584 $1,584 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.5% 5.5% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
+0.2%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $223,229
Monthly Rent $1,584
Price-to-Rent 11.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.5%
Cap Rate 5.5%
5-Year IRR 5.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR -1.8% ▼
5-Year CAGR +0.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.5%). 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
14.4%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+0.2%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76511

Population: 2,473

💰 Median Household Income
$54,750
This area
$54,750
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.0%
This area
19.0%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.6%
This area
0.6%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
11.5%
This area
11.5%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.8 years
This area
42.8 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
14.4%
This area
14.4%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 73.6%
Other/Mixed 19.5%
Hispanic/Latino 16.3%
Black/African American 6.8%
👶 Under 18
23.6%
This area
23.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.2%
This area
14.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.3%
This area
8.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76511

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
10.1:1 Avg Class Size
$17,008 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

BARTLETT SCHOOLS

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12
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439 Students
👨‍🏫
10.1:1 Class Size
💰
$17,008 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • 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

What does house hacking look like in Bartlett, TX?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Bartlett, TX reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are rents high in Bartlett, TX?

Bartlett, TX rentals go for roughly $1,584/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $223K acquisition costs.

What is the tenant pool like in Bartlett, TX?

The tenant pool in Bartlett, TX is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,584/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What strategy should investors use in Bartlett, TX?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Bartlett, TX. With home values at $223K and rents near $1,584/mo, other strategies can work but produce steady rather than outsized returns.

What is the median home value in Bartlett, TX?

Expect median prices around $223K in Bartlett, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

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