RANK #485 / 996 · POP 50,149 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.8%
Lamar County, Texas, is perhaps best known for its county seat, Paris, which features a 65-foot-tall replica of the Eiffel Tower, uniquely topped with a red cowboy hat. Located in Northeast Texas, approximately 100 miles northeast of Dallas, the county offers a blend of small-town living and access to natural scenery. The gently rolling terrain is characterized by pasture and farmlands, with scattered timber. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation at Pat Mayse Lake, a 6,000-acre reservoir popular for boating, fishing, and camping, as well as Lake Crook. The Trail de Paris, part of the larger Northeast Texas Trail, provides opportunities for walking, running, and non-powered wheeled activities.
Life in Lamar County generally offers a tranquil community atmosphere, with a mix of single-family homes and other housing options. The average commute time is under 20 minutes, and public schools in the county are rated above average. The local economy is supported by various sectors, including a notable concentration in manufacturing. Healthcare support occupations are also projected to see growth in the coming year. The county's workforce draws from a broad regional radius, contributing to its economic activity.
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.7x — 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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Mockingbird Solar Center
Ørsted
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Bug Tussle Wind Ranch
Bug Tussle Wind, LLC (Cielo Wind Power, LLC affiliate)
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$300M | Planned |
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Delilah I Solar Energy Center
Invenergy (majority owned by WEC Energy Group)
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$300M | Operating |
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Huhtamaki Expansion
Huhtamaki
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$75M | Planned |
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Ametsa Packaging, LLC Plant
Ametsa Packaging, LLC
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$50M | Operating |
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Universal Fabricating US Location
Universal Fabricating
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Lamar County has a Boom Town Index score of 51/100, ranking #485 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.6% and a median household income of $58,246, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Lamar County is $152,800 with median rent at $847/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3812, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.6%. Home values changed +3.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.72% of Lamar County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.