RANK #839 / 996 · POP 101,596 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.9%
Hunt County, Texas, distinguishes itself with Lake Tawakoni, a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts offering boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping across its expansive state park. Located in northeastern Texas, the county seat of Greenville is approximately 51 miles northeast of Dallas, accessible via Interstate Highway 30. This proximity allows for a manageable commute to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, though most residents rely on personal automobiles. The community maintains a largely rural feel, characterized by its Blackland Prairie landscape and scattered timberland. Beyond Lake Tawakoni, Greenville's park system provides nearly 220 acres of parkland, including neighborhood, community, and regional parks, alongside a municipal golf course.
Life in Hunt County offers a blend of small-town living with access to larger metropolitan amenities. Many families reside here, with public schools generally performing above average. Commute times for many workers are under 35 minutes, though a significant portion travel outside the county for employment. The local economy is experiencing growth, with major investments in sectors such as data centers and energy. Texas A&M University-Commerce also serves as a notable educational institution and economic contributor within the county.
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Core Scientific AI Data Center Campus
Core Scientific
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$1,500M | Under Construction |
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Cunningham Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
ACCIONA Energía
|
$230M | Operating |
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McMurtre Storage (Planned Battery Project)
Undisclosed
|
$176M | Planned |
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Adapture Renewables Solar Park
Adapture Renewables Inc.
|
$67M | Operating |
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Walton Global Master Plan (Mixed-Use Development)
Walton Global
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Hunt County has a Boom Town Index score of 16/100, ranking #839 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.4% and a median household income of $66,885, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Hunt County is $184,000 with median rent at $1,120/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3635, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.9% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.4%. Home values changed -3.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.9% of Hunt County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.