Real Estate Investing in Wolfforth, Texas (79382)

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Lubbock County • Population: 10,300 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 79382 (Wolfforth, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $271,121
Avg Monthly Rent $1,558
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,981
% Renters 22.6%

Market Analysis: 79382 Wolfforth

Investors eyeing 79382 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $271K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $271K asset, 79382 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Regionally, 79382 sits on the difficult end of the TX spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Turning to rents, 10,300 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.

Strategically, 79382 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 Wolfforth:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,558/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
Lubbock, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
64 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.5%
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 Lubbock, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 79382

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+5.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$76,565/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $167,029 $1,320 5.7% +5.4% $83,515
3BR $229,694 $1,840 5.8% +4.4% $76,565
4BR $347,151 $2,180 4.5% +4.5% $86,788

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$292K$242K$193K$143K$94K$44KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,591$1,570$1,549$1,528$1,507$1,485Nov 2024Sep 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 79382 Compare?

Metric 79382 Wolfforth Lubbock, TX Texas
Home Value $271,121 $271,121 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.8% 2.8% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,558 $1,558 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.5% 4.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.8%
Slow

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lubbock, TX metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
2/2
64 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $271,121
Monthly Rent $1,558
Price-to-Rent 14.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.9%
Cap Rate 4.5%
5-Year IRR 7.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -2.6% ▼
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.5%). 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
5.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 79382

Population: 10,300

💰 Median Household Income
$82,981
This area
$82,981
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
22.6%
This area
22.6%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
28.2%
This area
28.2%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
33.2 years
This area
33.2 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.9%
This area
5.9%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 77.5%
Other/Mixed 21.6%
Hispanic/Latino 18.3%
Black/African American 1.0%
👶 Under 18
33.8%
This area
33.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
8.4%
This area
8.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 79382

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
15.6:1 Avg Class Size
$14,009 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

FRENSHIP MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
560 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,009 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BENNETT EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
915 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,009 Per Student
B Good

FRENSHIP H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
3,383 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,009 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

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.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

7 Nearby 1,467 Off-Campus Students
C
Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock
89 students · 8.7 mi
C
Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health
333 students · 9.0 mi
C
Lubbock Christian University
1,589 students · 9.2 mi
D
Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock
101 students · 9.7 mi
D
Texas Tech University System Administration
0 students · 10.9 mi
C
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
4,890 students · 11.4 mi
B
Texas Tech University
40,773 students · 11.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,467 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Homes in Wolfforth, TX typically sell near $271K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Wolfforth, TX?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Wolfforth, TX. The rental market absorbs $1,558/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Are rents high in Wolfforth, TX?

Expect rents around $1,558/mo per month in Wolfforth, TX. With home values at $271K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is TX a landlord-friendly state?

Wolfforth, TX operates under TX law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How should investors approach Wolfforth, TX?

For Wolfforth, TX, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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