Real Estate Investing in Iowa Colony, Texas (77583)

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Brazoria County • Population: 47,646 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77583 (Iowa Colony, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (74/100)

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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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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 $321,218
Avg Monthly Rent $2,294
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $110,852
% Renters 10.1%

Market Analysis: 77583 Iowa Colony

This part of Brazoria County is not an easy win. The 77583 ZIP registers 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 $321K asset, 77583 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

ZIP 77583's metrics run below Brazoria County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Who lives in 77583 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

New investors are better served looking at Iowa Colony's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 77583. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Iowa Colony:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.9× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-1.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,294/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 77583

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+5.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$82,965/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $203,236 $1,260 4.5% +5.8% $101,618
3BR $278,134 $1,700 4.4% +4.8% $92,711
4BR $331,859 $2,110 4.6% +4.9% $82,965
5BR $415,442 +5.4% $83,088

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$364K$322K$280K$238K$196K$155KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,445$2,388$2,331$2,274$2,218$2,161Nov 2023Mar 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77583 Compare?

Metric 77583 Iowa Colony Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $321,218 $321,218 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.1% 2.1% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $2,294 $2,294 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.6% 5.6% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.6%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.1%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $321,218
Monthly Rent $2,294
Price-to-Rent 11.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.6%
Cap Rate 5.6%
5-Year IRR 7.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -1.3% ▼
3-Year CAGR -1.5% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -1.1% ▼
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.6%). 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
11.5%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77583

Population: 47,646

💰 Median Household Income
$110,852
This area
$110,852
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
10.1%
This area
10.1%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
30.6%
This area
30.6%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.3 years
This area
36.3 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
11.5%
This area
11.5%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 41.6%
Black/African American 31.6%
Other/Mixed 21.7%
Hispanic/Latino 18.8%
Asian 5.1%
👶 Under 18
25.7%
This area
25.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
6.3%
This area
6.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.2%
This area
4.2%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 77583

B+ Avg School Grade
9 Schools
14.3:1 Avg Class Size
$15,222 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

ALMETA CRAWFORD H S

📚 09 – 10 High School
👥
623 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
A Very Good

DON JETER EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
713 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,620 Per Student
A Very Good

NICHOLS-MOCK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
416 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,620 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BEL NAFEGAR SANCHEZ EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
769 Students
👨‍🏫
15.6:1 Class Size
💰
$15,620 Per Student
B+ Above Average

MERIDIANA EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
786 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,620 Per Student
B+ Above Average

SAVANNAH LAKES EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
823 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$15,620 Per Student
B Good

HERITAGE ROSE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
1,181 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B Good

IOWA COLONY H S

📚 09 – 11 High School
👥
1,312 Students
👨‍🏫
16.6:1 Class Size
💰
$15,620 Per Student
B Good

FORT BEND CO ALTER

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
25 Students
👨‍🏫
5.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 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

2 Nearby 2,087 Off-Campus Students
C+
Alvin Community College
5,830 students · 13.2 mi
C
Pearlands Innovative School of Beauty
84 students · 13.6 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,087 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high is vacancy risk in Iowa Colony, TX?

Vacancy risk in Iowa Colony, TX is elevated. That supports consistent cash flow for typical rental holds.

What are rental rates like in Iowa Colony, TX?

Rental rates in Iowa Colony, TX average $2,294/mo. Tenant demand and $321K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What is the typical home price in Iowa Colony, TX?

In Iowa Colony, TX the median home value sits at $321K. Against the broader TX market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Iowa Colony, TX?

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

What real estate strategy is ideal for Iowa Colony, TX?

Iowa Colony, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($321K prices, $2,294/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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