I would say that he is not really interested.
Happy to be a polite neighbour, but not looking for more.

To give one last chance, invite him over for coffee.
If he accepts, you have the opportunity to have real conversation.
If he refuses, (claims to be too busy to come) it is time to look elsewhere.

It's possible that he just might awkward in social texting situations. He also could just be nervous and socially shy.
I know that I really do not to text message and would rather write an email or chat on the phone instead.

It happens a lot especially when trying to chat on here with many people. It’s like pulling teeth to get a good conversation started. Then there is the random question asked. Once answered it’s obvious that they don’t like the answer and instead of saying it poor they’re gone. I guess it’s to be expected if it’s online with strangers. Maybe yours is someone you know since you were going to meet in person.

To those saying that he doesn’t seem interested, I think he is. He keeps talking to me. He’s just repeating what I say somewhat. it makes me nervous to meet him in person because I don’t want end up doing all the talking because it’s too quiet. I will feel incredibly silly if I feel like I’m just blabber mouthing the whole time.

I don't think he's interested. If I was interested in someone I would engage in the conversation. I wouldn't waste my time and just move on. You tried.

People get annoyed at me because I seem to ask a lot of questions.
It’s fun interrogating people, you never can predict how far the rabbit hole you can go.
I love learning about others.

People who ask no questions in return, I've found, are at best self absorbed and at worst narcissistic.

That said, perhaps he's not comfortable communicating through text. Hve you spoken with him over the phone at all?

If you got into a relationship with him… you will end up leaving him for this reason. He won’t care to get to know you as deeply as you wish. He wont be able to communicate effectively. He will be selfish and not care about your needs… because he won’t try too understand you. The interaction is already one sided.. But you already know this. Do you want that?

I would guess he really isn't interested, but if you offer sex he will be all over that, but then back to indifferent. Maybe over time he will become more attached.

This is actually very common. You might try switching to telephone to see if he improves. It might be that like many people he is a very boring person and has nothing to say or contribute to your life.

I mean if you don't enjoy having a conversation with him then don't have conversations with him

The less men say, the fewer 'red flags' women can conjure up. Women today will overanalyze and turn "I like bunny rabbits" into a red flag.
So this guy is not saying anything, and now THAT'S a red flag.🙄

that is how it works here for me also. when i do get a rare reply.

He’s not interested. Either that or something else is wrong with him that he can’t carry a conversation. Best to move on.

Back off a little and see if he reaches out with a subject to discuss?

I say only one thing. Don’t waste your energy!

I don’t have the mental energy to carry conversations.

I hate that

The art of conversation is lost on some.

He doesn't sound terribly interested.

The dude sounds dull as dishwater , what do you find attractive about him?