Caldwell, TX 77836 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Caldwell, TX—77836

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$300,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$79,600

35.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

11.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.0%

Median Rent

$1,150

17.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$850

26.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,100

15.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,780

10.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Caldwell, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Caldwell, TX is $300,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Caldwell, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$300,000	-1.5%
Single Family	$300,000	-1.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Caldwell, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Caldwell, TX is $1,300, with a year-over-year rent change of -17.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Caldwell, TX is studios: $375, 1-bedrooms: $873, 2-bedrooms: $1,020, 3-bedrooms: $1,810, 4-bedrooms: $1,900. The most common rental property sizes in Caldwell, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.0% and 28.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,150	$1,300
Studio Rent	$375	$375
1 Bed Rent	$850	$873
2 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,020
3 Bed Rent	$1,780	$1,810
4 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,900

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

21.3%

2 Bedrooms

28.9%

3 Bedrooms

36.0%

4 Bedrooms

13.9%

Property Listings — Caldwell, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Caldwell, TX is 76. This is a decrease of -12.0% 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 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$317,000	16.0%
Listing Count	80	1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	1.0%
Days on Market	71	-11.0%

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Demographics — Caldwell, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Caldwell, TX has a population of 12,500, which has increased by 4.7% over the past 5 years. Caldwell, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,500	4.7%
% Under 18	23.7%	-2.1%
% Seniors	22.0%	13.4%
% WFH	13.3%	160.8%
% w/ College Degree	22.3%	28.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Caldwell, TX is a predominantly white area, with 66.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Caldwell, TX is hispanic, making up 20.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.1% of the population in Caldwell, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 31.1% 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	66.2%	-0.5%
% Black	9.6%	-14.3%
% Hispanic	20.8%	-0.5%
% Asian	0.2%	-33.3%
% Foreign Born	5.1%	-31.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Caldwell, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 234 mortgage originations in Caldwell, TX, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Caldwell, TX. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	234
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Caldwell, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Caldwell, TX under the Section 8 program is 6.1%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Caldwell, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	92
Total Units Section 8	52
% Rentals under Section 8	6.1%
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$100	$850	$950
2 Bedroom	-$50	$1,100	$1,050
3 Bedroom	-$310	$1,780	$1,470
4 Bedroom	-$80	$1,700	$1,620

Caldwell, TX—77836

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Caldwell, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Caldwell, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Caldwell, TX

Demographics — Caldwell, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Caldwell, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Caldwell, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Caldwell, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Caldwell, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$300,000
Median Household Income	$79,600

Caldwell, TX—77836

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Caldwell, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Caldwell, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Caldwell, TX

Demographics — Caldwell, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Caldwell, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Caldwell, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Caldwell, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Caldwell, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Lyons

Somerville, TX

Mumford

Old River

Bryan, TX

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