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Houston, TX — Investment Research

Houston offers the best price-to-rent ratio among major Texas metros, driven by energy, healthcare, and port-trade employment.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Opportunity
69
Future Outlook
73
Grade
B
Cap Rate
6.6%

Market Commentary

Houston favors cash-flow investors. Inside-the-Loop B-class properties are the sweet spot for stable tenancy.

Fundamentals

Median Price
$335,000
Median Rent
$2,050
per month
Yield
7.3%
Pop Growth
1.4%
Job Growth
2.6%
Vacancy
7.2%

Investment Pros / Cons

  • ✓ Low entry prices
  • ✓ Diversified job base
  • ✓ Landlord-friendly Texas law
  • × Hurricane and flood risk
  • × Property taxes 2.0–2.3%
  • × Energy-sector cyclicality