Scenario comparison
| Scenario | Purchase price | Monthly cash flow | Cap rate | Cash-on-cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
75% of median value-add or distressed | $107,142 | +$350/mo | 10.6% | +17.0% |
Median typical MLS deal | $142,857 | +$152/mo | 7.9% | +5.5% |
125% of median newer / premium | $178,571 | -$45/mo | 6.3% | -1.3% |
Price History
Median Home Price
Median Rent
Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI
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Monthly Cash Flow
* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.
Score Breakdown
Based on 12.19% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Based on 4.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.
Population data not available.
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
- +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (12.19%)
- +Positive cash flow potential (+$152/mo)
- +Affordable relative to local incomes
- +Complete rent data available
Challenges
No significant challenges identified based on current data.
Economic Indicators
Who this market fits
- +Cash-flow buyers: the deal pencils at typical financing
- +First-time investors looking for lower-risk markets
Compare to Texas counties with similar scores
Section 8 in Howard County: payment standards by ZIP, PHA waitlist status, and voucher counts are on VoucherMatch, the same HUD dataset with the tenant demand side attached.
The Bottom Line
Howard County in Texas scores 84/100, ranking #1 of 3,073 US counties (top 0%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental clears about $152/month in cash flow, backed by a 12.19% gross rent-to-price ratio.