RANK #968 / 996 · POP 137,008 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -3.9%
Grayson County, Texas, once known as the "Athens of Texas" for its 19th-century schools, is located in north central Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Dallas. The county's northern border is defined by the Red River and Lake Texoma, a large reservoir offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. Eisenhower State Park, situated on Lake Texoma, provides hiking and biking trails, along with camping facilities. The area features rolling hills and diverse trees like post oak, bois d'arc, elm, and walnut. Commuting to Dallas is possible, with public transportation provided by Texoma Area Paratransit System (TAPS), which also offers connections to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) services.
Life in Grayson County offers a blend of small-town character and access to larger city amenities. The community is described as welcoming, with towns like Sherman and Denison hosting local festivals and events. Education is a focus, with several school districts known for academic programs and extracurricular activities. Recent economic developments include significant investments in manufacturing, particularly in the semiconductor industry, which is attracting new residents and businesses to the area. This growth is also driving new residential and commercial construction.
Below national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Texas Instruments Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant
Texas Instruments
|
$30,000M | Under Construction |
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Lake Texoma Mixed-Use Development & Margaritaville Resort
Undisclosed
|
$6,100M | Planned |
|
GlobiTech Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant
GlobiTech
|
$5,000M | Under Construction |
|
Platinum Ranch Master-Planned Community
Centurion American Development Group
|
$1,000M | Planned |
|
Dallas North Tollway Extension (Grayson County Tollway)
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
|
$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Grayson County has a Boom Town Index score of 3/100, ranking #968 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.3% and a median household income of $66,608, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Grayson County is $206,900 with median rent at $1,096/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3219, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +2.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.3%. Home values changed -4.7% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.32% of Grayson County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.