Real Estate Investing in Quemado, Texas (78877)

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Maverick County • Population: 837 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 78877 (Quemado, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 6.7% in the last year.
  • Lower household income: $39,785 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • 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

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $218,015
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $39,785
% Renters 22.9%

Market Analysis: 78877 Quemado

From an investor standpoint, ZIP 78877 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $218K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Rent of $873/mo on a $218K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 78877 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Within TX, ZIP 78877 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Maverick County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and substantial enough to shape underwriting.

Demographically, 78877 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 78877 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 7.28% as of Oct 1 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Quemado:

D Needs Caution
Buy Confidence Score: 38/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
0/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.5× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-6.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Eagle Pass, TX Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
3.7%
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 September 19, 2026 — updated weekly from Eagle Pass, TX metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$247K$235K$224K$213K$202K$190KFeb 2022May 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 78877 Compare?

Metric 78877 Quemado Eagle Pass, TX Texas
Home Value $218,015 $218,015 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $873 $873 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.1% 3.1% - -

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Investability
★★★★★
Fair
Cap Rate
3.1%
Low

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Eagle Pass, TX metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $218,015
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 20.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.8%
Cap Rate 3.1%
5-Year IRR 5.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -6.7% ▼
3-Year CAGR +2.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR N/A
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.1%  |  30yr Rate: 7.3%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (7.3%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.1%). 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
7.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
N/A
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 78877

Population: 837

💰 Median Household Income
$39,785
This area
$39,785
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
22.9%
This area
22.9%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
49.5 years
This area
49.5 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.2%
This area
7.2%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino 57.2%
Other/Mixed 57.2%
White 42.8%
👶 Under 18
21.0%
This area
21.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
9.6%
This area
9.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
17.7%
This area
17.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 78877

C+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
13.2:1 Avg Class Size
$12,547 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

C+ Average

MAUDE MAE KIRCHNER EL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
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119 Students
👨‍🏫
13.2:1 Class Size
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$12,547 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 typical home price in Quemado, TX?

Homes in Quemado, TX typically sell near $218K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Quemado, TX?

For rental operators, Quemado, TX rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Is the tenant base reliable in Quemado, TX?

The renter base in Quemado, TX is reasonable for the $873/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Quemado, TX?

Quemado, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $873/mo.

Is Quemado, TX good for house hacking?

The house hack math a challenging in Quemado, TX. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $873/mo rents and $218K home values.

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