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Orange County, TX

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STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
A+
87/100
🚀 STRONG BUY
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
35/35
🏠Affordability
22/25
📅Year-Round Income
5/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
10/10
📈Room to Grow
15/15
Cash-on-Cash
20.9%
Elite (20%+)
Median Home
$174K
Very Affordable
Room to Grow
15/15
Excellent Headroom

STRs Generally Permitted

STRs generally allowed with standard permits

No major restrictions known. Standard registration and tax collection may be required. Check local ordinances for specific requirements.

Permit: Moderate
AI-generated regulation data · Regulations change frequently
📋 Before You Invest
Even in STR-friendly markets, confirm the details for your specific property. Call the Orange City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Regulation details vary by neighborhood and zoning district — always verify for your specific address.

Why Orange?

Urban Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🏙️
Urban Hub

Business travel, events, and tourism create consistent year-round occupancy in city centers.

📈
Growing Market

Population and economic growth signal increasing demand and property appreciation potential.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
A+
Elite (20%+)
CoC: 20.9%
Can You Pay the Bills?
YES
Income covers mortgage
THE BOTTOM LINE 🚀

Excellent opportunity! Strong cash flow potential with favorable market conditions.

💵
$198
Avg ADR
📅
42%
Occupancy
💰
$2,500
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$174K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated Feb 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$1,375
2BR
$1,875
3BR
$2,500
4BR
$3,375
5BR
$4,125
6BR+
$4,875
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEParking
+18%
MUST HAVEWalkability
+15%
HIGH IMPACTWorkspace
+12%
HIGH IMPACTFast WiFi
+10%
NICE TO HAVERooftop/Patio
+8%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $4,875/month
2
Add a Parking
Boost revenue by +18%
3
Target $3,125/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

LegalPermit: Moderate

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Orange, Texas is rated A+ for Airbnb investment with a score of 87/100 (STRONG BUY). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $198, 42% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $2,500. Median home value is $174,296 with a cash-on-cash return of 20.9%. STR regulation status: Legal. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.