Grayson County
TX · Pop. 139,988 · Mixed County
Grayson County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Texas, spanning 933 square miles with 139,988 residents at a density of 150 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, wheat, corn. The median home price is $228,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.29%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 247-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F and average winter lows of 34.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center is 3.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 247-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 97.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, wheat, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
At a glance
Grayson County, TX is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $228k
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- Growing season
- 247 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.6"
- Broadband
- 97.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center, 3.1 mi
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Homesteading in Grayson County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grayson County?
- Grayson County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 247-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.7°F, and average winter lows of 34.7°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $228,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.29%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center is 3.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 10 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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