Is Blanco County, TX good for real estate investing?

Blanco County has an investment score of 36/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #0 nationally among 0 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Blanco?

The median home price in Blanco County is $591,088. This ranks #0 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Blanco?

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

Blanco County

TexasPopulation: 11,608

/100

Avoid

#0 of 0 counties

#210 in Texas (243 counties)

Market Snapshot

$591,088

Median Home Price

0% below national median

$3,547/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

0.60%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

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

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

36/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

34/100

Based on -3.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

26/100

Price-to-income ratio of 7.4x. 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 (-3.3% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

11,608

Median Income

$79,717

vs $0 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

7.4x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
WillacyTX	42	$169,393	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CampTX	42	$208,864	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
ZapataTX	41	$122,521	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
San AugustineTX	40	$175,648	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
RealTX	38	$273,282	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentBlancoTX	36	$591,088	Est. pending	—	Avoid

The Bottom Line

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

Blanco County in Texas scores 36/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash