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Demand for rural property is pushing prices to record highs and straining schools, roads and water supplies. As land prices and living costs skyrocket, it’s become clear that simple country living is now a lifestyle reserved for those who can afford it.

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North Texas’ rural land rush shows there’s nothing simple about country living anymore

North Texas’ rural land rush shows there’s nothing simple about country living anymore
Ready for country life in North Texas? Try these tips from buyers and real estate pros

Ready for country life in North Texas? Try these tips from buyers and real estate pros
Tour Parker County land for sale along the Brazos River

Tour Parker County land for sale along the Brazos River
See how rural land prices have accelerated in the Fort Worth area

See how rural land prices have accelerated in the Fort Worth area
This map shows where Parker County’s out-of-state transplants are coming from

This map shows where Parker County’s out-of-state transplants are coming from

Rural land prices

This chart shows the yearly nominal median price per acre for rural land for both Texas and the Fort Worth area from 1972 to 2020.

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Steve Wilson is a native of Fort Worth and as the Star-Telegram’s platforms editor works with editors and reporters to tell stories in the best possible way using his knowledge of storytelling technology. He is also an avid cook and foodie and helps cover the local food scene. In fact, he’s a certified barbecue judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society.
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Land rush

Demand for rural property is pushing prices to record highs and straining schools, roads and water supplies. As land prices and living costs skyrocket, it’s become clear that simple country living is now a lifestyle reserved for those who can afford it.

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