Real County

TX · Pop. 31,033 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Real County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 31,033.

$/Acre: $875

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 299 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$71,727

Poverty Rate14.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$875

Median Home Price$234K

Acres for Sale1353

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season299 days

Annual Rainfall24.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,433 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K367

Property Crime /100K306

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate