Is the Pecos, TX metro area good for real estate investing?

The Pecos, TX metropolitan area has an investment score of 59/100, rated as "Hold". It ranks #548 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Pecos, TX?

The median home price in the Pecos, TX metro area is $171,146. The metro area includes 0 counties with prices ranging from the most affordable to more premium markets.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Pecos, TX?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Pecos, TX metro would generate negative cash flow of $897/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Pecos, TX

Texas0

/100

Hold

#548 of 894 metros

Top 61% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$171,146

Median Home Price

33% below national median

$10,098/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$897

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

59/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

39/100

Based on -2.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)

93/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes
+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Declining home values (-2.0% YoY)
-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$897/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Pecos, TX

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro Area					Verdict
Norwalk, OH Norwalk, OH	79	$198,411	$1,487	8.99%	Strong Buy	View
Dumas, TX Dumas, TX	79	$188,966	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Marion, OH Marion, OH	79	$183,033	$1,267	8.31%	Strong Buy	View
Portsmouth, OH Portsmouth, OH	79	$144,773	Est.		Strong Buy	View
Kinston, NC Kinston, NC	79	$156,285	$1,042	8.00%	Strong Buy	View
Current Pecos, TX	59	$171,146	Est.		Hold

The Bottom Line

HoldPecos, TX is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals in specific counties.

The Pecos, TX metro area scores 59/100, ranking #548 of 894 US metros (top 61%). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow

$-897/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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