RANK #621 / 1001 NAT · #34 / 72 TX · POP 108,972
1YR FORECAST: -1.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +26%
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.
Hunt County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -3.7% matches the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 12.3x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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.
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$67M | Operating |
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Walton Global Master Plan (Mixed-Use Development)
Walton Global
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 37/100, Hunt County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $71,938 combined with job growth of +1.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Hunt County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $241,700 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.30, with rents averaging $1,222/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Hunt County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +3.9% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.1% clip. Home values shifted -3.7% in the past year.
In significant numbers — 7.88% of Hunt County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.