Real Estate Investing in Texas City, Texas (77591)

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Galveston County • Population: 16,840 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77591 (Texas City, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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: 8.7% 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 $242,536
Avg Monthly Rent $1,678
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $62,135
% Renters 45.7%

Market Analysis: 77591 Texas City

Investors eyeing 77591 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $243K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

From an investor standpoint, the numbers look inviting — $243K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 77591 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Within TX, ZIP 77591 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Galveston County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and notable enough to shape underwriting.

Who lives in 77591 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

The right play in 77591 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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 Texas City:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.9× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,678/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 77591

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
7.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$67,736/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $135,473 $1,410 7.5% +7.8% $67,736
3BR $230,259 $1,900 5.9% +5.5% $76,753
4BR $286,877 $2,370 5.9% +5.2% $71,719

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$255K$222K$188K$155K$122K$88KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,752$1,696$1,641$1,585$1,529$1,473Sep 2023Feb 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77591 Compare?

Metric 77591 Texas City Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $242,536 $215,021 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.3% 2.5% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,678 $1,453 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.4% 5.3% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 46% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.3%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $242,536
Monthly Rent $1,678
Price-to-Rent 12.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.3%
Cap Rate 5.4%
5-Year IRR 8.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +4.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.4%). 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
8.7%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77591

Population: 16,840

💰 Median Household Income
$62,135
This area
$62,135
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
45.7%
This area
45.7%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
22.6%
This area
22.6%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
35.7 years
This area
35.7 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
8.7%
This area
8.7%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 46.4%
White 40.6%
Other/Mixed 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Asian 2.3%
👶 Under 18
23.6%
This area
23.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.8%
This area
14.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.9%
This area
11.9%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 77591

A+ Avg School Grade
9 Schools
14.6:1 Avg Class Size
$20,329 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

GILES MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
536 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HEIGHTS EL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
410 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A+ Excellent

KOHFELDT EL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
427 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A+ Excellent

MANUEL GUAJARDO JR EL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
537 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A+ Excellent

ROOSEVELT-WILSON EL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
466 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A Very Good

SIMMS EL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
525 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A Very Good

BLOCKER MIDDLE

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
814 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A Very Good

TEXAS CITY H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,721 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
B+ Above Average

DICKINSON J H

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,017 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$16,045 Per Student

Nearby Schools (4 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

HAYLEY EL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 1431 BAYOU RD, LA MARQUE
👥
502 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
A+ Excellent

LA MARQUE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 397 DUROUX, LA MARQUE
👥
699 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$20,864 Per Student
B Good

BAY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 1502 BAYPORT BLVD, SEABROOK
👥
616 Students
👨‍🏫
16.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,180 Per Student
B Good

IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - MAINLAND

📚 Pre-K – 08 School Charter
📍 319 NEWMAN RD, LA MARQUE
👥
337 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$8,534 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

7 Nearby 8,861 Off-Campus Students
C+
College of the Mainland
4,961 students · 0.3 mi
D
Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus
65 students · 10.0 mi
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Clear Lake
129 students · 11.6 mi
C+
University of Houston-Clear Lake
8,211 students · 13.9 mi
C+
Galveston College
2,119 students · 14.1 mi
C+
Alvin Community College
5,830 students · 14.4 mi
C
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
3,315 students · 14.9 mi

Investor Insight: With 8,861 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Texas City in TX worth investing in?

Texas City, TX rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $243K and rents near $1,678/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What type of investing works in Texas City, TX?

In Texas City, TX the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $243K prices and $1,678/mo rents suits that approach.

What is the average home sale price in Texas City, TX?

Texas City, TX median home values land near $243K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,678/mo-per-month rentals.

How deep is the rental pool in Texas City, TX?

Working renters make up the core of the Texas City, TX tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

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

Expect elevated vacancy in Texas City, TX. Rents at $1,678/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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