Real Estate Investing in Claude, Texas (79019)

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Armstrong County • Population: 1,745 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 79019 (Claude, 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 17.8% 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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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 $237,243
Avg Monthly Rent $945
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $70,167
% Renters 11.9%

Market Analysis: 79019 Claude

ZIP 79019 in Claude, TX carries a healthy set of headwinds. Home values near $237K and rents of $945/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

For an experienced owner, 79019 can be a a strong candidate for hunting ground — but the discount at $237K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

Looking more closely, 79019 offers a low basis, the region around Claude has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Who lives in 79019 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

Strategically, 79019 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Claude:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $945/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.
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BALANCED MARKET
Amarillo, TX Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
54 days
Average time to sell
Average
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 Amarillo, TX metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$247K$218K$189K$161K$132K$103KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 79019 Compare?

Metric 79019 Claude Amarillo, TX Texas
Home Value $237,243 $237,243 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.3% 3.3% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $945 $945 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.1% 3.1% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.3%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Amarillo, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
54 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $237,243
Monthly Rent $945
Price-to-Rent 20.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.8%
Cap Rate 3.1%
5-Year IRR 6.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲

🏠 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: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) 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
17.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 79019

Population: 1,745

💰 Median Household Income
$70,167
This area
$70,167
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
11.9%
This area
11.9%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.1%
This area
0.1%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
24.0%
This area
24.0%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.1 years
This area
45.1 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
17.8%
This area
17.8%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 90.9%
Other/Mixed 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Black/African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
21.4%
This area
21.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
29.1%
This area
29.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 79019

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
11.4:1 Avg Class Size
$13,029 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

CLAUDE SCHOOLS

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12
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319 Students
👨‍🏫
11.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,029 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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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

How should investors approach Claude, TX?

In Claude, TX the resilient play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $237K prices and $945/mo rents suits that approach.

Are tenants stable in Claude, TX?

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

Is Claude, TX a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Claude, TX at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $237K and rents around $945/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Claude, TX?

TX law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Claude inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How tight is the rental market in Claude, TX?

Claude, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $945/mo.

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