Is Briscoe County, TX good for real estate investing?

Briscoe County has an investment score of 41/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #743 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Briscoe?

The median home price in Briscoe County is $147,887. This ranks #151 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Briscoe?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Briscoe County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Briscoe County

TexasPopulation: 1,290

/100

Avoid

#743 of 1,000 counties

#201 in Texas (243 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$147,887

Median Home Price

35% below national median

$8,936/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

41/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

14/100

Based on -5.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

67/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Declining home values (-5.6% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

1,290

Median Income

$35,446

vs $54,921 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

4.2x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
HardemanTX	45	$62,124	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
ShackelfordTX	44	$148,074	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
BanderaTX	44	$329,463	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
WillacyTX	42	$169,393	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentBriscoeTX	41	$147,887	Est. pending	—	Avoid
RealTX	38	$273,282	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidBriscoe may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Briscoe County in Texas scores 41/100, ranking #743 of 1,000 US counties (top 95%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%