Walker County, Texas
Huntsville Real Estate and Local Guide
Huntsville is the seat of Walker County, home to Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice headquarters, set in the East Texas Piney Woods about 70 miles north of Houston. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Huntsville best.
About the area
Living in Huntsville, TX
Home to "A Tribute to Courage," billed as the world's tallest statue of an American hero at 67 feet.
The housing market
Homes in Huntsville
- About 40.3% of Huntsville's occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 40.9% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $225,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Huntsville home
A Tribute to Courage
67-foot David Adickes statue of Sam Houston visible from Interstate 45
Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Museum complex preserving Sam Houston's home and belongings
Texas Prison Museum
Museum on the history of the Texas prison system
Huntsville State Park
State park with Lake Raven for camping, paddling, fishing, and hiking
Sam Houston National Forest
163,000-acre national forest with the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail
Neighborhoods
Huntsville areas to know
Huntsville Cultural District
Downtown district with museums, galleries, and theaters
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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.