Fort Davis, TX

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Population
879
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,896 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$256,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Tucked into the scenic Davis Mountains, Fort Davis is one of the highest and coolest towns in Texas. Originally founded around an 1850s frontier cavalry post, this charming mountain community offers a relaxed, small-town pace surrounded by dramatic highland scenery. With nearby hiking at Davis Mountains State Park and some of the clearest night skies in the country, it is a great fit for anyone looking for quiet, scenic living in West Texas.

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