Hardin County, Texas
Kountze Real Estate and Local Guide
Kountze is the seat of Hardin County and bills itself as the Gateway to the Big Thicket, a small East Texas town about 25 miles north of Beaumont surrounded by the pine forests of the Big Thicket. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Kountze best.
About the area
Living in Kountze, TX
In 1991, Charles Bilal was elected mayor of Kountze, reported as the first Muslim mayor of an American city.
The housing market
Homes in Kountze
- About 71% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Around 58% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $130,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Kountze home
Kirby-Hill House
Restored 1902 home, the first Hardin County property listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Big Thicket National Preserve
National preserve with more than 30 miles of hiking trails and a visitor center on FM 420 near town
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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.