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El Campo, TX

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Population
12,142
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
103 ft
Median Home Value
$201,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,017
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About El Campo

Located about an hour southwest of Houston along Highway 59, El Campo offers a relaxed small-town atmosphere surrounded by open coastal prairie. With roughly 12,000 residents, it serves as the commercial hub of Wharton County, giving newcomers plenty of everyday shopping, dining, and local services without long drives. The Gulf Coast is also an easy drive south, making it a handy home base if you enjoy saltwater fishing and weekend trips to the bay.

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Daily life here centers on family, local businesses, and a proud ranching and agricultural heritage. The El Campo Independent School District anchors the area, bringing neighbors together for Friday night football and community events. Downtown features welcoming mom-and-pop shops and homegrown cafes that give the streets a friendly, familiar charm. For anyone searching for affordable housing, open space, and a neighborly pace of life, El Campo makes an appealing spot to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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