Real Estate Investing in Danbury, Texas (77534)

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Brazoria County • Population: 3,406 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77534 (Danbury, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 19.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $279,950
Avg Monthly Rent $1,134
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $100,483
% Renters 8.2%

Market Analysis: 77534 Danbury

Turning to rents, ZIP 77534 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $280K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $280K asset, 77534 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

The gap between 77534 and stronger Danbury ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

The demographic picture in 77534 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Danbury averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

leans the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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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 Danbury:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.8× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,134/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

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$299K$260K$220K$181K$142K$102KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77534 Compare?

Metric 77534 Danbury Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $279,950 $279,950 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.9% 2.9% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,134 $1,134 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.9%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $279,950
Monthly Rent $1,134
Price-to-Rent 20.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 6.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). 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
19.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77534

Population: 3,406

💰 Median Household Income
$100,483
This area
$100,483
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
8.2%
This area
8.2%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
16.2%
This area
16.2%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
34.7 years
This area
34.7 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
19.8%
This area
19.8%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 73.7%
Other/Mixed 25.5%
Hispanic/Latino 23.4%
Black/African American 0.7%
👶 Under 18
32.8%
This area
32.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
7.7%
This area
7.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 77534

B+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
11.6:1 Avg Class Size
$14,720 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

DANBURY H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
228 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,720 Per Student
A Very Good

DANBURY MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
139 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,720 Per Student
B+ Above Average

DANBURY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
293 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,720 Per Student
C Below Average

BRAZORIA CO J J A E P

📚 Grade 12 High School Limited Data
👥
1 Students
💰
$14,720 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

3 Nearby 2,279 Off-Campus Students
C+
Brazosport College
4,100 students · 13.0 mi
C+
Alvin Community College
5,830 students · 13.2 mi
D
Natural Images Beauty College
87 students · 14.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,279 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danbury in TX worth investing in?

Our data puts Danbury, TX at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $280K and rents around $1,134/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the best play in Danbury, TX?

Danbury, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($280K prices, $1,134/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How much do tenants pay in Danbury, TX?

Rent in Danbury, TX is around $1,134/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $280K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Danbury, TX a friendly market for rental owners?

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

Should investors worry about vacancy in Danbury, TX?

Vacancy in Danbury, TX is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,134/mo.

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