Wharton County, Texas
Wharton Real Estate and Local Guide
County seat of Wharton County on the Colorado River, a historic farming community with German, Swiss, Czech, and African American heritage Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wharton best.
About the area
Living in Wharton, TX
Birthplace of broadcaster Dan Rather, playwright Horton Foote, and Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez.
The housing market
Homes in Wharton
- About 46.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a mix of owners and renters.
- Roughly 60.2% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $149,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wharton home
Wharton County Historical Museum
County museum with exhibits on native residents including Dan Rather and Roy Benavidez
Wharton County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse anchoring the downtown square
Plaza Theatre
Historic downtown theater in Wharton
Riverfront Park
Park along the Colorado River, dedicated in 1913 as the city's first public park
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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.