Lorena, TX 76655 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lorena, TX—76655

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$341,000

1.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$106,000

10.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

116

38.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$2,250

8.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,250

0.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,650

9.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,250

24.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lorena, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lorena, TX is $341,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.7%. This indicates that home prices in Lorena, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$341,000	-1.7%
Single Family	$341,000	-1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lorena, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lorena, TX is $2,180, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lorena, TX is studios: $2,000, 1-bedrooms: $1,250, 2-bedrooms: $1,700, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $2,440. The most common rental property sizes in Lorena, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 39.0% and 36.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,250	$2,180
Studio Rent	$2,000	$2,000
1 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,250
2 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,700
3 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,120
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,440

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.5%

1 Bedroom

12.0%

2 Bedrooms

36.1%

3 Bedrooms

39.0%

4 Bedrooms

12.3%

Property Listings — Lorena, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lorena, TX is 107. This is a increase of 40.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$387,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	106	53.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.8%	53.0%
Days on Market	116	38.0%

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Demographics — Lorena, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lorena, TX has a population of 9,570, which has increased by 10.6% over the past 5 years. Lorena, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,570	10.6%
% Under 18	25.4%	3.3%
% Seniors	14.1%	-9.0%
% WFH	8.6%	75.5%
% w/ College Degree	37.6%	25.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lorena, TX is a predominantly white area, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lorena, TX is hispanic, making up 16.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.9% of the population in Lorena, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 26.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	75.9%	-10.2%
% Black	2.8%	-22.2%
% Hispanic	16.9%	77.9%
% Asian	0.3%	-72.7%
% Foreign Born	1.9%	-26.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lorena, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 124 mortgage originations in Lorena, TX, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Lorena, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	124
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lorena, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lorena, TX under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Lorena, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	5
Total Units Section 8	5
% Rentals under Section 8	1.2%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$90	$1,250	$1,340
2 Bedroom	$20	$1,650	$1,670
3 Bedroom	-$80	$2,250	$2,170
4 Bedroom	-$140	$2,400	$2,260

Lorena, TX—76655

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lorena, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lorena, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lorena, TX

Demographics — Lorena, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lorena, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lorena, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lorena, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lorena, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$341,000
Median Household Income	$106,000

Lorena, TX—76655

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lorena, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lorena, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lorena, TX

Demographics — Lorena, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lorena, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lorena, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lorena, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lorena, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Hewitt, TX

Bruceville, TX

Waco, TX

Waco, TX

Eddy, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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