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from across the state of Texas, numerous
merchants, and local businesses give visitors
an opportunity to taste and purchase wine and
gourmet food.
One final stop on the tour through East Texas—
one that’s open all year—is the Texas Country
Music Hall of Fame. The Texas Country Music
Hall of Fame exists to celebrate and recognize
the works of Texas-born country music artists.
Located in Carthage, right in the thick of the
Piney Woods of East Texas, this is an excellent
year-round tourist destination that is not only
entertaining, but educational as well.
Whether you’re interested in events taking place
on the ground, in the sky, or inside a museum,
East Texas has a robust and exciting tourism
industry. The Great Texas Balloon Race, Rose
Festival, Texarkana Wine Festival, and Country
Music Hall of Fame are all filled with friendly
faces from the community who will show you
what being from East Texas is all about.
LOCAL HBA
TYLER AREA BA EAST TEXAS BA
HBA OF
TEXARKANA
DEEP EAST
TEXAS AB
LOCAL POPULATION
565,396
373,535
249,497
261,813
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
144,570
94,660
64,024
63,971
HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE (%)
71.20%
70.82%
67.84%
67.84%
HOMEOWNER VACANCY RATE (%)
2.47%
1.80%
1.78%
2.30%
PERCENT SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED (%)
78.97%
81.30%
84.97%
75.75%
MEDIAN HOME VALUE - LOCAL ($1,000)
99.89
104.7
86.35
83.96
HOMEOWNER MEDIAN INCOME - LOCAL ($1,000)
51.89
55.84
50.66
48.07
PERCENT BUILT 2000 OR LATER (%)
20.86%
16.88%
15.34%
16.95%
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