Markets/Texas/Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, TX Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Wichita Falls, Texas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$166,900

-1.0% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.6%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.6mo supply · Score -2/7

Migration: Top 90% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.08x

In-migrants avg $58,478 AGI vs out-migrants $53,941

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Opportunity Zone Market

5 ZIP codes in Wichita Falls are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Wichita Falls Market Summary

Wichita Falls, TX is experiencing a correction with -1.0% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.62x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (23/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.63% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$63,618

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Wichita Falls, TX's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (40/100). The composite climate risk score of 23/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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