Upshur County, Texas
Gilmer Real Estate and Local Guide
Gilmer is the county seat of Upshur County in the East Texas Piney Woods, best known for its long-running East Texas Yamboree festival. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Gilmer best.
About the area
Living in Gilmer, TX
Home of the East Texas Yamboree, a sweet potato festival established in 1935 and one of the oldest continuous festivals in Texas.
The housing market
Homes in Gilmer
- About 51% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 64% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $160,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Gilmer home
Upshur County Courthouse
Historic 1930s Art Deco county courthouse on the downtown square
Old Cherokee Trace
Historic Cherokee travel route passing through the Gilmer area
Lake Gilmer Park and Kelsey Creek Sanctuary
City-owned lake with a fishing pier, swimming area, hiking trails, and picnic facilities
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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.