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Neches, TX

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Population
352
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
414 ft
Median Income
$82,143
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Neches

Neches is a quiet East Texas community tucked into the pine trees of Anderson County. With fewer than 300 residents, it offers plenty of elbow room, starry night skies, and a peaceful rural lifestyle. Sitting right along Highway 79, it is just a ten-minute drive northeast of Palestine, giving locals a simple commute to grocery stores, healthcare, and dining while keeping the Neches River right down the road for weekend fishing.

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The area originally grew in the 1870s as a timber hub along the railroad line. The early sawmills are long gone, but the town has kept its strong sense of community across generations. Today, local life revolves around the Neches Independent School District, where small class sizes and high school sports bring families together in classic East Texas fashion.

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