Year-Over-Year Rent Price Analysis
The subject of today’s snapshot is Inner Loop, Houston, Texas. Based on our analysis, Inner Loop Houston's year-over-year average rents increased across all bedroom types.
Our standard neighborhood analysis uses a 6-month “LookBack” to establish an average baseline rent. The results from the 6-month LookBack analysis are presented in the tables below for Houston 1–2 bedroom rents from March 1, 2021 – March 1, 2022:
As the table shows, 1BR increased by 7% from last year or $101 more, and the 2BR units increased by 6% from last year or $130 more. As demonstrated by the table, year-over-year performance for Houston saw no significant change in rent prices.
Market Activity: Houston, Texas
Are you interested in investing in Houston, Texas? Location is an important factor to consider when finding a profitable market for a rental property. The key characteristics of a good location include a strong economy, a growing labor force, and high rental demand. Below are some quick facts about the Houston rental market that can help you with your investment analysis and overall decision.
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- Avg 2BR House Price: $392,023 (According to Redfin)
- Avg Annual 2BR Rent: $25,728 ($2,144 x 12 months)
- Price-to-Rent Ratio: 15
- Population Growth:
- Houston’s population increased by 10% over the last decade from 2010-2022 (According to US Census)
- Major Companies & Institutions:
- Occidental Petroleum, ConocoPhillips, Bracewell, ENGIE North America, Schlumberger, GE Packaged Power, Sysco, Halliburton, Quanta Services, KBR, Men’s Wearhouse
- Employment Growth:
- Houston’s employment growth increased by 3% from January 2021-January 2022 (According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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