Mitchell County, Texas
Colorado City Real Estate and Local Guide
Colorado City is the seat of Mitchell County and calls itself the "Mother City of West Texas," a historic cattle-shipping and oil town on the Colorado River between Midland and Abilene. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Colorado City best.
About the area
Living in Colorado City, TX
Known as the "Mother City of West Texas" for its early role as a cattle-shipping hub.
The housing market
Homes in Colorado City
- About 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 86.2% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $61,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Colorado City home
Heart of West Texas Museum
County heritage museum in a restored historic mansion downtown, with mammoth fossils and West Texas ranching exhibits
Colorado City Opera House
Restored 1899 opera house, one of the state's oldest music venues, now home to the C-City Opry
Ruddick Park
128-acre city park on Lone Wolf Creek with a swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, and 1940s rock work
Lake Colorado City State Park
500-acre state park about 11 miles southwest on Lake Colorado City, with fishing, swimming, camping, and cabins
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.