According to the Zillow Home Value Index, you can discover remarkable value in Texas’s most affordable neighborhoods in 2025. What’s particularly fascinating is how these budget-friendly areas have performed over time – with an average home value of $76,346, these neighborhoods have experienced an impressive 66.05% growth since 2010, demonstrating that affordability doesn’t necessarily come at the expense of appreciation potential.
You might be surprised to find that Lubbock dominates this list with 12 of the 25 most affordable neighborhoods, followed by Beaumont with 5 and Texarkana with 3. This concentration suggests these cities offer particularly strong opportunities for budget-conscious homebuyers and investors. The data reveals a striking contrast in growth trajectories – while Heart of the City in Beaumont has more than doubled in value with a remarkable 102.57% increase since 2010, Rosehill in Texarkana is the only neighborhood showing a negative trend, decreasing by 2.46% over the fifteen-year period.
Your exploration of Texas’s affordable housing landscape uncovers that 14 of the 15 neighborhoods with complete historical data have shown positive growth since 2010, challenging the assumption that lower-priced areas offer limited investment potential. Several neighborhoods under $85,000 have shown extraordinary resilience and appreciation, with multiple areas experiencing growth rates exceeding 70% since 2010, making these communities worthy of consideration for both homebuyers and investors seeking value.
25. Highview (Killeen)
- 2025 Value: $98,942
- 2020 Value: $60,263
- 2015 Value: $38,941
- 2010 Value: $48,858
- % Change 2020-2025: 64.18%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 154.09%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 102.51%
Located in the military-adjacent city of Killeen near Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Highview offers you impressive growth potential with its value more than doubling since 2010. Your investment here would have grown from $48,858 to $98,942 in 15 years, representing a remarkable 102.51% appreciation. What’s particularly noteworthy is the accelerated growth between 2015 and 2025, with a staggering 154.09% increase that outpaces many higher-priced neighborhoods. The consistent appreciation trend likely reflects Killeen’s steady military presence and the community’s ongoing development.
24. Pear Orchard (Beaumont)
- 2025 Value: $98,436
- 2020 Value: $92,665
- 2015 Value: $72,630
- 2010 Value: $66,005
- % Change 2020-2025: 6.23%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 35.53%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 49.14%
Nestled in the eastern section of Beaumont near the Neches River, Pear Orchard presents you with a stable investment option showing steady, measured growth. Your property here would have appreciated from $66,005 in 2010 to $98,436 in 2025, representing a solid 49.14% increase. The neighborhood’s growth pattern differs from others on the list – exhibiting more consistent appreciation across the years rather than dramatic spikes, with a modest 6.23% growth from 2020 to 2025 reflecting market stabilization after pandemic-era price increases in this Gulf Coast community.
23. Original Town (Abilene)
- 2025 Value: $88,754
- 2020 Value: $64,040
- 2015 Value: $51,537
- 2010 Value: $49,396
- % Change 2020-2025: 38.59%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 72.22%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 79.68%
At the historic heart of Abilene, Original Town gives you a perfect blend of affordability and heritage charm. Your investment in this central West Texas neighborhood would have grown substantially from $49,396 in 2010 to $88,754 in 2025, representing a robust 79.68% appreciation. The area shows particularly strong momentum in recent years, with values increasing 38.59% just between 2020 and 2025.
22. Ballenger (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $87,512
- 2020 Value: $65,527
- 2015 Value: $58,035
- 2010 Value: $63,784
- % Change 2020-2025: 33.55%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 50.79%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 37.20%
In northeastern Lubbock, Ballenger demonstrates an intriguing value trajectory you might find appealing for its recent momentum. The neighborhood experienced a dip in values between 2010 and 2015, dropping from $63,784 to $58,035, before rebounding strongly to reach $87,512 by 2025. Your property here would have appreciated 37.20% since 2010, but the more impressive metric is the 50.79% growth since 2015, showing accelerating appreciation.
21. Skyview (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $87,093
- 2020 Value: N/A
- 2015 Value: N/A
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: N/A
- % Change from 2015-2025: N/A
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Situated in northern Lubbock, Skyview represents a newer addition to the tracked neighborhoods in the Zillow Home Value Index. Your potential investment here stands at $87,093 in 2025, but without historical data for comparison, it’s challenging to assess its growth trajectory. This lack of historical values might indicate either a newer development or a previously untracked area that has recently gained enough market activity to be included in the index. The current price point positions it competitively among Lubbock’s more affordable neighborhoods in this Texas Tech University city.
20. North College (Abilene)
- 2025 Value: $85,833
- 2020 Value: $63,834
- 2015 Value: $50,627
- 2010 Value: $46,820
- % Change 2020-2025: 34.46%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 69.54%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 83.32%
Adjacent to Abilene Christian University, North College provides you with an investment opportunity bolstered by educational institution proximity. Your property value in this West Texas neighborhood would have climbed steadily from $46,820 in 2010 to $85,833 in 2025, representing an impressive 83.32% appreciation. The growth curve shows consistent strength across all time periods, with particularly robust 69.54% growth between 2015 and 2025.
19. Chatman Hill (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $84,963
- 2020 Value: N/A
- 2015 Value: N/A
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: N/A
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Tucked away in east Lubbock, Chatman Hill emerges as another relatively recent addition to tracked neighborhoods with a 2025 value of $84,963. Your investment opportunity here lacks historical comparison points, as no data is available for previous benchmark years. This neighborhood has likely gained enough market activity in recent years to be included in the Zillow Home Value Index tracking system.
18. Heart of the City (Beaumont)
- 2025 Value: $84,477
- 2020 Value: $70,673
- 2015 Value: $48,103
- 2010 Value: $41,702
- % Change 2020-2025: 19.53%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 75.62%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 102.57%
Right in downtown Beaumont, Heart of the City stands out as the highest-appreciating neighborhood on our list. Your investment here would have more than doubled since 2010, skyrocketing from $41,702 to $84,477 in 2025 – an impressive 102.57% increase. The particularly strong growth from 2015 to 2025 at 75.62% reflects downtown revitalization efforts that have transformed this Gulf Coast city’s core. While the pace moderated somewhat between 2020 and 2025 with 19.53% growth, the long-term trajectory remains exceptionally strong, making this central neighborhood particularly attractive for maximum appreciation potential.
17. Arnett Benson (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $84,446
- 2020 Value: $64,007
- 2015 Value: $54,311
- 2010 Value: $61,724
- % Change 2020-2025: 31.93%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 55.49%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 36.81%
In northwest Lubbock near Texas Tech University, Arnett Benson presents you with an interesting growth pattern worth examining. The neighborhood experienced a dip between 2010 and 2015, falling from $61,724 to $54,311, before rebounding strongly to reach $84,446 by 2025. Your investment would have shown a total appreciation of 36.81% since 2010, but the more telling statistic is the robust 55.49% growth since 2015. This recovery pattern likely reflects increased interest in areas near Texas Tech, with strong 31.93% growth between 2020 and 2025 indicating momentum that could continue as the university expands.
16. La Paloma (McAllen)
- 2025 Value: $84,383
- 2020 Value: $47,712
- 2015 Value: $38,937
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 76.86%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 116.72%
- % Change from 2010-2025: N/A
Deep in the Rio Grande Valley city of McAllen, La Paloma showcases exceptional recent growth that deserves your attention. While lacking 2010 data for full historical comparison, the trajectory since 2015 is remarkable – more than doubling from $38,937 to $84,383 in 2025, representing a dramatic 116.72% increase. Even more impressive is the recent 76.86% surge between 2020 and 2025, among the strongest five-year gains on our list.
15. Clayton Carter (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $79,006
- 2020 Value: $60,623
- 2015 Value: N/A
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 30.32%
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Positioned in eastern Lubbock, Clayton Carter represents a newer tracked neighborhood with limited historical data for your consideration. Your potential investment here would be valued at $79,006 in 2025, up 30.32% from $60,623 in 2020. The absence of earlier data points suggests this area has only recently gained sufficient market activity to be included in the Zillow Home Value Index tracking. This relatively strong five-year growth rate of over 30% indicates positive momentum in an area that may be experiencing revitalization or increased interest as Lubbock continues to develop eastward.
14. Charlton Pollard (Beaumont)
- 2025 Value: $78,404
- 2020 Value: $66,977
- 2015 Value: $48,401
- 2010 Value: $39,722
- % Change 2020-2025: 17.06%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 61.99%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 97.38%
In central Beaumont near downtown, the historically significant Charlton Pollard neighborhood offers you nearly double the value since 2010, growing from $39,722 to $78,404 in 2025 – an impressive 97.38% increase. This culturally rich area shows particularly strong growth between 2015 and 2025 at 61.99%, though the pace moderates to 17.06% between 2020 and 2025.
13. Chapel Hill (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $75,586
- 2020 Value: N/A
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- % Change 2020-2025: N/A
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Nestled in northeast Lubbock, Chapel Hill appears as another recently tracked neighborhood with a 2025 value of $75,586. Your potential investment here lacks historical comparison points as no data is available for previous benchmark years. The area’s current pricing in the mid-$70,000s places it squarely in the affordable range for Lubbock, potentially offering entry-level investment opportunities in this West Texas university city.
12. South Park (Beaumont)
- 2025 Value: $75,468
- 2020 Value: $69,922
- 2015 Value: $49,538
- 2010 Value: $47,542
- % Change 2020-2025: 7.93%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 52.35%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 58.74%
In southern Beaumont, South Park presents you with a stable investment option showing steady long-term growth. Your property would have appreciated from $47,542 in 2010 to $75,468 in 2025, representing a solid 58.74% increase. The growth pattern shows particularly strong momentum between 2015 and 2020, followed by a more moderate 7.93% increase from 2020 to 2025, suggesting market stabilization after the pandemic-era price boom.
11. Parkway and Cherry Point (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $75,111
- 2020 Value: $59,587
- 2015 Value: $51,653
- 2010 Value: $43,513
- % Change 2020-2025: 26.05%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 45.42%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 72.62%
The neighboring communities of Parkway and Cherry Point in east Lubbock offer you strong long-term appreciation potential. Your investment here would have grown substantially from $43,513 in 2010 to $75,111 in 2025, representing an impressive 72.62% increase. What’s notable is the acceleration in growth rates, with values rising by 45.42% since 2015 and maintaining strong momentum with 26.05% growth between 2020 and 2025.
10. Jackson-Mahon (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $74,648
- 2020 Value: $49,639
- 2015 Value: $46,714
- 2010 Value: $55,199
- % Change 2020-2025: 50.38%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 59.80%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 35.23%
Located in northeastern Lubbock, Jackson-Mahon displays an interesting U-shaped recovery pattern that might capture your attention as a value investor. Your property here would have initially decreased from $55,199 in 2010 to $46,714 in 2015, before rebounding dramatically to reach $74,648 by 2025. This represents a 35.23% total gain since 2010, but the more impressive metric is the recent surge – a remarkable 50.38% increase in just five years from 2020 to 2025.
9. North End (Beaumont)
- 2025 Value: $71,087
- 2020 Value: $61,596
- 2015 Value: $43,231
- 2010 Value: $41,059
- % Change 2020-2025: 15.41%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 64.43%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 73.13%
At the northern edge of Beaumont, North End presents you with steady, long-term appreciation potential. Your investment here would have grown substantially from $41,059 in 2010 to $71,087 in 2025, representing a robust 73.13% increase. The neighborhood shows particularly strong momentum between 2015 and 2020, followed by continued but more moderate growth of 15.41% from 2020 to 2025.
8. Dunbar-Manhattan Heights (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $70,178
- 2020 Value: $49,716
- 2015 Value: $40,532
- 2010 Value: $37,534
- % Change 2020-2025: 41.16%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 73.14%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 86.97%
In east central Lubbock, Dunbar-Manhattan Heights showcases impressive growth across all timeframes for your consideration. This historically significant neighborhood has seen values climb consistently from $37,534 in 2010 to $70,178 in 2025, representing a remarkable 86.97% increase. Particularly strong is the recent momentum, with a 41.16% jump between 2020 and 2025, among the highest five-year growth rates on our list.
7. Windmill (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $69,967
- 2020 Value: N/A
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- % Change 2020-2025: N/A
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Situated in eastern Lubbock, Windmill emerges as another relatively new addition to tracked neighborhoods with a 2025 value of $69,967. Your investment opportunity here cannot be assessed against historical performance since no data is available for previous benchmark years. As with other newly tracked neighborhoods in east Lubbock, this area may be benefiting from expanded development and interest as the city grows eastward from its core.
6. Slaton-Bean (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $66,515
- 2020 Value: $43,913
- 2015 Value: $39,615
- 2010 Value: $37,404
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.47%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 67.90%
- % Change from 2010-2025: 77.83%
In eastern Lubbock near the intersection of Slaton Road and MLK Boulevard, Slaton-Bean offers you impressive growth potential at a remarkably affordable price point. Your property here would have appreciated substantially from $37,404 in 2010 to $66,515 in 2025, representing a robust 77.83% increase. The neighborhood demonstrates accelerating growth, with particularly strong 51.47% appreciation in just the five years between 2020 and 2025.
5. Harwell (Lubbock)
- 2025 Value: $62,810
- 2020 Value: $46,050
- 2015 Value: N/A
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 36.40%
- % Change from 2015-2025: N/A
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Located in south central Lubbock, Harwell represents another relatively recent addition to tracked neighborhoods with limited historical data. Your potential investment here would be valued at $62,810 in 2025, up 36.40% from $46,050 in 2020. This strong five-year growth rate exceeding 36% indicates positive momentum in this south Lubbock neighborhood, potentially reflecting increasing interest in more affordable areas as other parts of the city have experienced significant price appreciation.
4. Westwood (Houston)
- 2025 Value: $62,491
- 2020 Value: $55,788
- 2015 Value: $45,274
- 2010 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 12.02%
- % Change from 2015-2025: 38.03%
- % Change from 2010-2025: N/A
As the only Houston neighborhood on our list, Westwood stands out for offering incredible affordability within Texas’s largest metropolitan area. Your investment here would have grown from $45,274 in 2015 to $62,491 in 2025, representing a solid 38.03% increase over the decade. The more moderate 12.02% growth between 2020 and 2025 suggests market stabilization after earlier appreciation.
3. Downtown (Texarkana)
- 2025 Value: $61,420
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Straddling the Texas-Arkansas border at the northeasternmost corner of the state, Downtown Texarkana offers you an exceptionally affordable urban core investment opportunity. With a 2025 value of $61,420 and no historical data available for comparison, this area has likely only recently gained enough market activity to be included in the Zillow Index. This unique border city position, with portions in both Texas and Arkansas, creates an interesting jurisdictional dynamic that can offer regulatory and tax advantages to strategic investors.
2. Beverly Heights (Texarkana)
- 2025 Value: $52,028
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The second Texarkana neighborhood on our list, Beverly Heights offers you an extremely affordable entry point into Texas real estate at just $52,028 in 2025. Without historical data for comparison, trend analysis is limited, suggesting this is another area that has only recently gained sufficient market activity for tracking. Located in the northeast corner of Texas, this neighborhood sits near the Arkansas state line in a city that uniquely spans two states. This remarkably low price point, less than a quarter of the typical Texas home value, presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking maximum affordability.
1. Rosehill (Texarkana)
- 2025 Value: $49,083
- 2020 Value: $70,174
- 2015 Value: $58,477
- 2010 Value: $50,319
- % Change 2020-2025: -30.06%
- % Change from 2015-2025: -16.07%
- % Change from 2010-2025: -2.46%
On the Texas side of Texarkana near the Arkansas border, Rosehill stands out as both the most affordable neighborhood on our list and the only one showing a negative growth trend. Your investment here would have actually decreased slightly from $50,319 in 2010 to $49,083 in 2025, representing a modest 2.46% decline. More concerning is the accelerating downward trajectory, with a 16.07% drop since 2015 and a substantial 30.06% decrease just since 2020. This unique pattern runs counter to the broader Texas real estate trend and may reflect specific local economic challenges in this northeastern border community, though it does present the absolute lowest entry point for Texas real estate at under $50,000.