Buying Property in Ellis County as a Foreigner
Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Ellis County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Ellis County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaCity | — | — | — | — | 36 |
| BardwellCity | — | — | — | — | 36 |
| Dove Meadow EstatesHood | $529,843 | 4.8% | 74 | 30 | 51 |
| EnnisCity | — | — | — | — | 36 |
| Eyrie MeadowsHood | $529,843 | 4.8% | 82 | 30 | 43 |
| FerrisCity | — | — | — | — | 14 |
| GarrettCity | — | — | — | — | 36 |
| Glenn HeightsCity | — | — | — | — | 25 |
| ItalyCity | — | — | — | — | 49 |
| MaypearlCity | — | — | — | — | 43 |
| MidlothianCity | $486,481 | 5.2% | 50 | 55 | 78 |
| MilfordCity | — | — | — | — | 31 |
| Oak LeafCity | — | — | — | — | 51 |
| OvillaCity | — | — | — | — | 52 |
| PalmerCity | $402,381 | — | 65 | 14 | 45 |
| Pecan HillCity | — | — | — | — | 51 |
| Prairie RidgeHood | $428,873 | 5.9% | 55 | 34 | 80 |
| Red OakCity | $369,885 | 6.9% | 65 | 43 | 42 |
| WaxahachieCity | $394,873 | 5.1% | 60 | 54 | 51 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3 | 3.9 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 26.4 | 4.1 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 27.4 | 4.4 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 26.3 |
Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.5 |
| -1.8% |
| 2020 | 26.9 | 4.5 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 28.3 | 4.2 | — |
