Life In Forest Country, Texas
Texas Forest Country spans 12 counties in Eastern Texas: Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Tyler, and Trinity. The area’s continued economic growth and overall quality of life attracts jobs from manufacturing, education, retail, health care, and social services industries. Texas Forest Country is home to five national forests: Angelina, Sabine, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and the Big Thicket National...
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Population
380,021
Internet Speed Rating
1000 Mbps
Closest Airport
East Texas Regional Airport • 78 mi
Weather (High/Low)
94 / 40
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$132,183
Forest Country: FUN FACT
Established in 1960, the Deep East Texas Development Association was later renamed the Texas Forest Country Partnership. Today, the organization strives to promote advanced economic opportunities, infrastructure improvements, and natural resource preservation.
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