Real Estate Investing in Yoakum, Texas (77995)

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Lavaca County • Population: 10,244 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77995 (Yoakum, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 18.1% 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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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $221,186
Avg Monthly Rent $1,134
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,300
% Renters 24.1%

Market Analysis: 77995 Yoakum

The 77995 ZIP in Yoakum, TX is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $221K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Looking more closely, the numbers look inviting — $221K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 77995 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Nearby ZIPs in Yoakum have seen price recovery that 77995 has not matched. Lavaca County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Looking more closely, 10,244 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The 77995 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 Yoakum:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,134/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$240K$213K$187K$160K$133K$107KJun 2009Jan 2018Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77995 Compare?

Metric 77995 Yoakum Texas
Home Value $221,186 $221,186 $297,000
5-Year CAGR 1.6% 1.6% 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,134 $1,134 -
Cap Rate 4.0% 4.0% -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
4.0%
Fair
5yr Growth
+1.6%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $221,186
Monthly Rent $1,134
Price-to-Rent 16.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.2%
Cap Rate 4.0%
5-Year IRR 5.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +1.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.0%). 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
18.1%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.6%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77995

Population: 10,244

💰 Median Household Income
$54,300
This area
$54,300
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.1%
This area
24.1%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.8%
This area
1.8%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
14.3%
This area
14.3%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.1 years
This area
39.1 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.1%
This area
18.1%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 67.4%
Other/Mixed 28.3%
Hispanic/Latino 25.8%
Black/African American 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
👶 Under 18
26.2%
This area
26.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.2%
This area
22.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
10.9%
This area
10.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 77995

A+ Avg School Grade
5 Schools
11.6:1 Avg Class Size
$17,179 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

YOAKUM H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
484 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
💰
$17,179 Per Student
A+ Excellent

YOAKUM INT

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
👥
296 Students
👨‍🏫
10.6:1 Class Size
💰
$17,179 Per Student
A+ Excellent

YOAKUM J H

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
284 Students
👨‍🏫
11.4:1 Class Size
💰
$17,179 Per Student
A+ Excellent

YOAKUM PRI

📚 01 – 02 Elementary
👥
207 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$17,179 Per Student
B+ Above Average

YOAKUM ANNEX

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
227 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$17,179 Per Student
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vacancy a concern in Yoakum, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Yoakum, TX. Rents at $1,134/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How landlord-friendly is Yoakum, TX?

Landlord-friendliness in Yoakum, TX is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What investment strategy works best in Yoakum, TX?

In Yoakum, TX the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $221K prices and $1,134/mo rents suits that approach.

How viable is house hacking in Yoakum, TX?

The house hack math a challenging in Yoakum, TX. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,134/mo rents and $221K home values.

What do landlords charge for rent in Yoakum, TX?

Expect rents around $1,134/mo per month in Yoakum, TX. With home values at $221K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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