Real Estate Investing in Austin, Nevada (89310)

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Lander County • Population: 173 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 89310 (Austin, NV)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

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

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 30.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

ⓘ Read the numbers with care

  • Volatile values — home values moved more than 35% in one year; the trend line deserves skepticism.

• 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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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $154,162
Avg Monthly Rent $1,089
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $46,328
% Renters 34.7%

Market Analysis: 89310 Austin

Looking more closely, ZIP 89310 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $154K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

For an experienced owner, 89310 can be a a viable market for hunting ground — but the discount at $154K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

The gap between 89310 and stronger Austin ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

A healthy renter share of 35% in 89310 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 89310 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: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

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

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 53/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+54.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,089/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
Pahrump, NV Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
9.1%
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 Pahrump, NV metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$166K$151K$137K$123K$109K$95KFeb 2020May 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 89310 Compare?

Metric 89310 Austin Pahrump, NV Nevada
Home Value $154,162 $154,162 N/A $444,019
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,089 $1,089 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.5% 5.5% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
-0.5%
Declining

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pahrump, NV metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $154,162
Monthly Rent $1,089
Price-to-Rent 11.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.5%
Cap Rate 5.5%
5-Year IRR 5.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +54.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR -0.5% ▼
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: 5.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.5%). 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
30.9%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-0.5%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 89310

Population: 173

💰 Median Household Income
$46,328
This area
$46,328
State
$77,928
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
34.7%
This area
34.7%
State
33.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
10.5%
This area
10.5%
State
1.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
56.4 years
This area
56.4 years
State
9.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
30.9%
This area
30.9%
State
18.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 90.1%
Other/Mixed 9.9%
👶 Under 18
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
35.4%
This area
35.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 89310

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
11.0:1 Avg Class Size
$15,250 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Austin Combined Schools

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
11 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,250 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • 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 Austin, NV?

Expect elevated vacancy in Austin, NV. Rents at $1,089/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How viable is house hacking in Austin, NV?

The house hack math a challenging in Austin, NV. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,089/mo rents and $154K home values.

How does Austin, NV rate as a rental market?

Austin, NV rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $154K and rents near $1,089/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How do home values compare in Austin, NV?

Homes in Austin, NV typically sell near $154K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

How much rent can I charge in Austin, NV?

Rents in Austin, NV run near $1,089/mo. Compared with median home prices of $154K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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