Real Estate Investing in Taylor, Texas (76574)

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Williamson County • Population: 19,746 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76574 (Taylor, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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 (57/100)

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
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.5% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $283,531
Avg Monthly Rent $2,218
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,360
% Renters 26.5%

Market Analysis: 76574 Taylor

Looking more closely, ZIP 76574 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $284K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 76574 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 76574 among TX's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

From an investor standpoint, 19,746 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.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 76574 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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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 Taylor:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 61/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
10/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.1× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,218/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
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
89 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.5%
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 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 76574

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+5.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$80,549/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $206,141 $1,760 6.1% +4.8% $103,070
3BR $286,576 $2,240 5.6% +5.4% $95,525
4BR $322,197 $2,600 5.8% +5.1% $80,549

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$372K$315K$259K$202K$145K$89KFeb 2008May 2017Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,272$2,115$1,958$1,801$1,644$1,486Jul 2023Jan 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76574 Compare?

Metric 76574 Taylor Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Texas
Home Value $283,531 $283,531 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 0.5% 0.5% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $2,218 $2,218 N/A -
Cap Rate 6.1% 6.1% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
6.1%
Good
5yr Growth
+0.5%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $283,531
Monthly Rent $2,218
Price-to-Rent 10.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 9.4%
Cap Rate 6.1%
5-Year IRR 6.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.5% ▼
3-Year CAGR -3.2% ▼
5-Year CAGR +0.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +31.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +11.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 6.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (6.1%). 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
9.2%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+0.5%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76574

Population: 19,746

💰 Median Household Income
$68,360
This area
$68,360
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
26.5%
This area
26.5%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.0%
This area
3.0%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
19.4%
This area
19.4%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.4 years
This area
41.4 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
9.2%
This area
9.2%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 68.1%
Other/Mixed 24.3%
Hispanic/Latino 22.3%
Black/African American 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
👶 Under 18
22.9%
This area
22.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.7%
This area
19.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.8%
This area
7.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76574

B+ Avg School Grade
6 Schools
13.6:1 Avg Class Size
$13,975 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

MAIN STREET EL

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
468 Students
👨‍🏫
12.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,975 Per Student
B+ Above Average

NAOMI PASEMANN EL

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
552 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,975 Per Student
B+ Above Average

TAYLOR MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
632 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$13,975 Per Student
B+ Above Average

TAYLOR H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
923 Students
👨‍🏫
13.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,975 Per Student
B Good

TH JOHNSON EL

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
363 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$13,975 Per Student
B Good

LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
122 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,975 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors consider Taylor, TX?

Our data puts Taylor, TX at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $284K and rents around $2,218/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Taylor, TX?

Vacancy risk in Taylor, TX is elevated. That supports stable cash flow for typical rental holds.

How much rent can I charge in Taylor, TX?

Investors in Taylor, TX typically see rents near $2,218/mo per month against $284K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Is Taylor, TX better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Taylor, TX best. The market produces steady results for that approach at the $284K price point.

Are landlord laws favorable in Taylor, TX?

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

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