RANK #436 / 996 · POP 58,077 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.9%
Anderson County, Texas, is characterized by its East Texas landscape, featuring rolling hills and pine trees, situated between the Trinity and Neches rivers. Palestine, the county seat, is located about 108 miles southeast of Dallas and 153 miles north of Houston, with U.S. Highways 287, 79, and 84 providing key transportation routes. The community offers a blend of rural charm and outdoor opportunities, including the 25,600-acre Lake Palestine for fishing and boating, and Davey Dogwood Park, known for its scenic trails and spring blooms. The Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area provides nearly 11,000 acres for public hunting, hiking, and bird watching.
Life in Anderson County often involves a reliance on personal vehicles, with an average commute time of 24.1 minutes. Public transportation options exist, including local bus services in Palestine and a microtransit program. The county is served by several independent school districts, including Palestine, Elkhart, and Frankston ISDs. The local economy is supported by various sectors, with recent investments in energy production and manufacturing. Healthcare is also a significant employer, offering a range of career opportunities within the region.
Below national median (4.7x)
Contracting economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Natural Gas Generation Plant
NextEra Energy Resources
|
$16,000M | Under Construction |
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Permian Energy Center (Solar + Battery Storage)
Orsted
|
$460M | Operating |
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Lumen Farm Solar SLF
Neches Solar, LLC
|
$201M | Planned |
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Brotherton Storage (Battery)
BT Brotherton Storage, LLC
|
$176M | Planned |
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Skull Creek Solar
Undisclosed
|
$137M | Planned |
|
Alwest Power LLC Energy Storage Facility
Alwest Power LLC
|
$120M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Anderson County has a Boom Town Index score of 56/100, ranking #436 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.3% and a median household income of $57,445, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Anderson County is $154,600 with median rent at $972/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3716, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.3%. Home values changed -4.6% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 8.91% of Anderson County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.