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Sweetwater, TX—79556

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$115,000
1.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$48,600
10.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
79
25.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-5.4%
Median Rent
$875
1.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$875
11.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,200
16.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Sweetwater, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Sweetwater, TX is $115,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Sweetwater, TX are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -5.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$115,0001.1%
Single Family $115,0000.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$175,0007.4%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.2%
    1 Bedroom
    13.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    34.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Rental Trends — Sweetwater, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sweetwater, TX is $887, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sweetwater, TX is 2-bedrooms: $783, 3-bedrooms: $1,200. The most common rental property sizes in Sweetwater, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.6% and 25.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$875$887
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $875$783
    3 Bed Rent $1,200$1,200
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.6%
    1 Bedroom
    20.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    42.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.4%

    Property Listings — Sweetwater, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sweetwater, TX is 79. This is a decrease of -25.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$145,000-18.0%
    Listing Count
    		900.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		79-25.0%
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    Demographics — Sweetwater, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sweetwater, TX has a population of 12,600, which has decreased by -2.5% over the past 5 years. Sweetwater, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		12,600-2.5%
    % Under 18
    		25.3%-4.2%
    % Seniors
    		20.3%15.3%
    % WFH
    		3.4%88.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		12.6%-6.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sweetwater, TX is a predominantly white area, with 52.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sweetwater, TX is hispanic, making up 37.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Sweetwater, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 18.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		52.6%-5.6%
    % Black
    		4.5%-22.4%
    % Hispanic
    		37.7%2.7%
    % Asian
    		0.1%-75.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.0%-18.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Sweetwater, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 117 mortgage originations in Sweetwater, TX, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 51.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sweetwater, TX. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		117
    % Conventional Loans
    		57.0%
    % Government Loans
    		43.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Sweetwater, TX

    Sweetwater, TX lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		346
    Total Units Section 8
    		164
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$790
    2 Bedroom$75$875$950
    3 Bedroom$120$1,200$1,320
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,590

    Affordability — Sweetwater, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$115,000
    Median Household Income$48,600

    Sweetwater, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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