Greenville
RANK #866 / 996 NAT · #49 / 69 TX · POP 101,596
1YR FORECAST: -0.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +13%
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.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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.
|
$67M | Operating |
|
Walton Global Master Plan (Mixed-Use Development)
Walton Global
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Hunt County scores just 12/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #866 of 996 counties. Job growth at +4.4% and median household income of $66,885 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
By national standards, Hunt County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $184,000, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.36 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,120/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Hunt County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +2.9% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +4.4% clip. Home values shifted -3.5% in the past year.
In significant numbers — 6.9% 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.