Waller County, Texas
Hempstead Real Estate and Local Guide
Hempstead is the seat of Waller County, a historic rail and agricultural town about 50 miles northwest of Houston that was once the nation's leading watermelon shipper. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Hempstead best.
About the area
Living in Hempstead, TX
Historically the nation's top watermelon shipper and known as the Watermelon Capital of Texas, with an annual July Watermelon Festival.
The housing market
Homes in Hempstead
- About 33.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, a relatively low share for a Texas county seat.
- Roughly 38.8% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $145,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Hempstead home
Liendo Plantation
1853 Greek Revival plantation and Civil War-era Camp Groce, later home of sculptor Elisabet Ney
Waller County Courthouse
1955 courthouse on the town square, seat of Waller County government
The John Fairey Garden
Preservation garden formerly known as Peckerwood Garden, with over 3,000 rare plants from Mexico, North America and Asia
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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.