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Eldorado, TX

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Population
1,457
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,439 ft
Median Home Value
$96,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$650/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,882
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Eldorado

Eldorado is a quiet, friendly community of about 1,500 residents tucked into the wide-open ranch country of west-central Texas. As the seat of Schleicher County, it serves as the everyday hub for local families, anchored by a tight-knit school district and a charming historic courthouse square. It provides a peaceful, small-town setting, while U.S. 277 gives residents a direct 45-minute drive north to San Angelo for bigger-city shopping, dining, and healthcare.

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The community was founded in the late 1890s and quickly became famous as a regional wool-processing hub. That ranching heritage still defines the town's down-to-earth character today. Anyone considering a move here will find an easygoing pace of life, plenty of elbow room, and a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors genuinely look out for one another.

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