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Market MapTexasLavaca

Lavaca County

TexasPopulation: 20,379
61
/100
Buy
#343 of 1,000 counties
#57 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

$297,949
Median Home Price
30% above national median
$18,003/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
61/100
61
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
65/100

Based on 1.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
66/100

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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
20,379
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)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
MatagordaTX
64$210,399$9455.39%BuyView
CurrentLavacaTX
61$297,949Est. pending—Buy
CarsonTX
61$156,104Est. pending—BuyView
BowieTX
61$187,245$1,2698.13%BuyView
VictoriaTX
58$211,088$1,1246.39%HoldView
HamiltonTX
58$260,560Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

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

Lavaca County in Texas scores 61/100, ranking #343 of 1,000 US counties (top 44%). 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 Lavaca with stronger cash flow

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

Cheaper alternatives to Lavaca

  • Carson County, lower entry price
  • Bowie County, lower entry price
  • Matagorda County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Lavaca vs Carson for rentals
  • Lavaca vs Bowie for rentals
  • Lavaca vs Victoria for rentals
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