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Market MapTexasEastland

Eastland County

TexasPopulation: 17,812
64
/100
Buy
#271 of 1,000 counties
#44 in Texas (243 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$151,316
Median Home Price
34% below national median
$9,143/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
64/100
64
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
49/100

Based on -0.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
98/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.2% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
17,812
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

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

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
WichitaTX
68$163,787$1,1838.67%BuyView
CottleTX
68$65,066Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentEastlandTX
64$151,316Est. pending—Buy
MatagordaTX
64$210,399$9455.39%BuyView
CarsonTX
61$156,104Est. pending—BuyView
BowieTX
61$187,245$1,2698.13%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyEastland offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Eastland County in Texas scores 64/100, ranking #271 of 1,000 US counties (top 35%). 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%

Related markets

Markets like Eastland with stronger cash flow

  • Wichita County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bowie County for cash-flow rentals
  • Matagorda County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Eastland

  • Cottle County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Eastland vs Matagorda for rentals
  • Eastland vs Carson for rentals
  • Eastland vs Bowie for rentals
All counties in Texas →

Rent vs buy in Texas cities

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