Houston cap rate
The cap rate in Houston is 4.9%, ranking #566 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
4.9%
Ranks #566 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 18%.
- vs. national median3.4%Houston is higher than the U.S. median
- vs. Alabama median4.2%Houston is higher than the Alabama median
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What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
Houston cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in Houston?
The cap rate in Houston is 4.9%, which ranks #566 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in Houston above or below the national average?
Houston is higher than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 18% of U.S. counties.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Alabama?
Houston is higher than the Alabama median of 4.2%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.