Rusk County, Texas
Henderson Real Estate and Local Guide
Henderson is the seat of Rusk County in East Texas, a town whose downtown grew rapidly after the 1930s East Texas oilfield was discovered nearby Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Henderson best.
About the area
Living in Henderson, TX
Named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of the State of Texas.
The housing market
Homes in Henderson
- About 67% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 78% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $166,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Henderson home
Howard-Dickinson House
Texas Historic Landmark home built in 1855 and open for tours
Depot Museum and Children's Discovery Center
Local history complex with a restored railroad depot on a five-acre site
Henderson Civic Theater
Community theater in the historic downtown Opera House building
Lake Forest Park
Sixty-acre park with a fifteen-acre lake, fishing piers, and a disc golf course
Fair Park
Forty-acre park with walking trails, a skate park, and a splash pad
Neighborhoods
Henderson areas to know
Downtown Henderson Historic District
Downtown area listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986
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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.