Real Estate Investing in Winnie, Texas (77665)

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Chambers County • Population: 7,751 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77665 (Winnie, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.6% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

• 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 $245,946
Avg Monthly Rent $1,026
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $70,564
% Renters 21.7%

Market Analysis: 77665 Winnie

The 77665 ZIP in Winnie, TX is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $246K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The investment case in 77665 is durable only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $246K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Regionally, 77665 sits on the difficult end of the TX spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A durable renter share of 22% in 77665 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

The 77665 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Winnie:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.5× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,026/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)

$259K$230K$200K$170K$141K$111KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77665 Compare?

Metric 77665 Winnie Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $245,946 $245,946 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.0% 2.0% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,026 $1,026 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.3% 3.3% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.0%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $245,946
Monthly Rent $1,026
Price-to-Rent 20.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.0%
Cap Rate 3.3%
5-Year IRR 5.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.3%). 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
17.2%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77665

Population: 7,751

💰 Median Household Income
$70,564
This area
$70,564
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.7%
This area
21.7%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.7%
This area
17.7%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.6 years
This area
41.6 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
17.2%
This area
17.2%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 76.5%
Other/Mixed 21.2%
Hispanic/Latino 19.6%
Asian 1.7%
Black/African American 0.5%
👶 Under 18
23.9%
This area
23.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.0%
This area
17.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
21.6%
This area
21.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 77665

A Avg School Grade
4 Schools
13.5:1 Avg Class Size
$14,536 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

EAST CHAMBERS EL

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
👥
308 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$14,536 Per Student
A Very Good

EAST CHAMBERS H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
466 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,536 Per Student
A Very Good

EAST CHAMBERS J H

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
356 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,536 Per Student
A Very Good

EAST CHAMBERS PRI

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
433 Students
👨‍🏫
13.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,536 Per Student
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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home sale price in Winnie, TX?

Expect median prices around $246K in Winnie, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Are renters plentiful in Winnie, TX?

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

How landlord-friendly is Winnie, TX?

The landlord environment in Winnie, TX is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Does house hacking make sense in Winnie, TX?

House hacking in Winnie, TX is reasonable to execute. Prices around $246K and rents of $1,026/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Should investors consider Winnie, TX?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Winnie, TX ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $246K and rents of $1,026/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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