Real Estate Investing in Rosenberg, Texas (77469)

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Fort Bend County • Population: 65,159 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77469 (Rosenberg, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $342,305
Avg Monthly Rent $2,062
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $98,210
% Renters 20.4%

Market Analysis: 77469 Rosenberg

This part of Fort Bend County is not an easy win. The 77469 ZIP clocks in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $342K asset, 77469 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within TX, ZIP 77469 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Fort Bend County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and healthy enough to shape underwriting.

The 77469 ZIP's population of 65,159 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that records the need for careful underwriting.

Strategy in 77469 is an operator game, not a passive one. Turning to rents, entry prices of $342K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Rosenberg:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 77/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.5× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,062/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
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
79 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.2%
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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 77469

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
7.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$93,248/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $134,281 $1,460 7.8% +6.0% $134,281
2BR $289,559 $1,740 4.3% +6.1% $144,779
3BR $279,744 $2,340 6.0% +5.8% $93,248
4BR $374,572 $2,920 5.6% +6.2% $93,643
5BR $469,268 +6.9% $93,854

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$375K$331K$287K$243K$199K$155KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,103$2,026$1,948$1,871$1,794$1,717Oct 2021Mar 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77469 Compare?

Metric 77469 Rosenberg Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $342,305 $312,431 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.2% 3.4% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $2,062 $1,880 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.7% 4.7% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.2%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $342,305
Monthly Rent $2,062
Price-to-Rent 13.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.2%
Cap Rate 4.7%
5-Year IRR 7.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.6% ▼
3-Year CAGR -0.8% ▼
5-Year CAGR +3.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +1.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.7%). 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
2.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.2%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77469

Population: 65,159

💰 Median Household Income
$98,210
This area
$98,210
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
20.4%
This area
20.4%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.3%
This area
3.3%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
38.8%
This area
38.8%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
35.4 years
This area
35.4 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.6%
This area
2.6%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 42.3%
Black/African American 24.0%
Other/Mixed 21.0%
Hispanic/Latino 17.9%
Asian 12.8%
👶 Under 18
25.6%
This area
25.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.4%
This area
11.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 77469

B+ Avg School Grade
19 Schools
17.1:1 Avg Class Size
$15,321 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

JANE LONG EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
557 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
A Very Good

SMITH EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
335 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

ADRIANE MATHEWS GRAY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
461 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

IRMA DRU HUTCHISON EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
568 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

JOHN ARREDONDO EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
687 Students
👨‍🏫
17.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

MANFORD WILLIAMS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
709 Students
👨‍🏫
17.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

MEYER EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
501 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

PHELAN EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
720 Students
👨‍🏫
17.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
569 Students
👨‍🏫
16.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

T L PINK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
463 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WILLIAM VELASQUEZ EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
501 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B+ Above Average

DON CARTER EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
998 Students
👨‍🏫
17.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B Good

CORA THOMAS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
665 Students
👨‍🏫
19.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B Good

JUAN SEGUIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

📚 Grade PK Elementary
👥
293 Students
👨‍🏫
18.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B Good

JUVENILE DETENT CTR

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
34 Students
👨‍🏫
7.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
B Good

HARRY WRIGHT JH

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,334 Students
👨‍🏫
21.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
C+ Average

DR THOMAS E RANDLE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,783 Students
👨‍🏫
21.6:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
C+ Average

READING JH

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,538 Students
👨‍🏫
20.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 Per Student
C+ Average

GEORGE RANCH H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,384 Students
👨‍🏫
21.1:1 Class Size
💰
$15,321 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.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

4 Nearby
C
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford
516 students · 12.1 mi
C
North American University
923 students · 12.8 mi
B
Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School
41 students · 14.3 mi
D
Ocean Corporation
195 students · 14.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rosenberg, TX make sense for an investment property?

Investors tracking Rosenberg, TX will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $342K median home values and $2,062/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting steady returns.

Is rental property easy to operate in Rosenberg, TX?

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

How much is rent in Rosenberg, TX?

The typical rental in Rosenberg, TX commands about $2,062/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $342K purchase basis.

How should investors approach Rosenberg, TX?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Rosenberg, TX. The numbers - $342K homes against $2,062/mo rents - support that play.

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

Rosenberg, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $2,062/mo.

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