Real Estate Investing in Atascosa, Texas (78002)

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Bexar County • Population: 7,482 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 78002 (Atascosa, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• 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 $294,254
Avg Monthly Rent $1,197
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $64,792
% Renters 25.2%

Market Analysis: 78002 Atascosa

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Atascosa's 78002 ZIP shows signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $294K pricing implies.

The 78002 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Nearby ZIPs in Atascosa have seen price recovery that 78002 has not matched. Bexar County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Looking more closely, 7,482 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.

Strategy in 78002 is an operator game, not a passive one. In practical terms, entry prices of $294K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Atascosa:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,197/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
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
88 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.7%
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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 78002

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$96,627/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $321,656 $1,710 3.8% +6.3% $107,219
4BR $386,506 $1,990 3.7% +6.9% $96,627

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$319K$272K$226K$180K$134K$88KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 78002 Compare?

Metric 78002 Atascosa San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Texas
Home Value $294,254 $294,254 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.6% 2.6% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,197 $1,197 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.6%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $294,254
Monthly Rent $1,197
Price-to-Rent 20.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 5.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲

🏠 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
9.6%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 78002

Population: 7,482

💰 Median Household Income
$64,792
This area
$64,792
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.2%
This area
25.2%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
9.9%
This area
9.9%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
30.9 years
This area
30.9 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
9.6%
This area
9.6%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 53.4%
Other/Mixed 45.4%
Hispanic/Latino 44.8%
Asian 0.7%
Black/African American 0.5%
👶 Under 18
28.5%
This area
28.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.5%
This area
11.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
12.0%
This area
12.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 78002

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
15.2:1 Avg Class Size
$15,724 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

RONALD E MCNAIR MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
762 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$15,724 Per Student
B+ Above Average

ELM CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
735 Students
👨‍🏫
16.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,724 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 7,542 Off-Campus Students
C
Palo Alto College
10,908 students · 12.0 mi
C
Baptist University of the Americas
101 students · 12.5 mi
C+
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
7,584 students · 12.9 mi
C
Hallmark University
879 students · 13.1 mi
C
Northwest Vista College
18,808 students · 13.1 mi
C
The College of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio
390 students · 13.6 mi
D
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
939 students · 13.8 mi
C
Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram
349 students · 14.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 7,542 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Atascosa, TX rate as a rental market?

Atascosa, TX scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $294K and rents near $1,197/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How much rent can I charge in Atascosa, TX?

Rents in Atascosa, TX run near $1,197/mo. Compared with median home prices of $294K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What investment strategy works best in Atascosa, TX?

Most investors in Atascosa, TX run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How landlord-friendly is Atascosa, TX?

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

Is vacancy a concern in Atascosa, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Atascosa, TX. Rents at $1,197/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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