Hidden Gem of North Texas
Gunter
A-rated schools, small-town soul
Who Lives Here?
The Gunter Insider
Best Kept Secret
Picture the small-town family - high school sweethearts who grew up in Gunter and never left, or moved away and came back to raise their kids. One runs a local business, the other teaches at the elementary school. They know every family in town, and that's exactly how they like it. Friday nights are for football.
Typical Income
$80K - $180K
Core Values
The Details
Population
3,500+
Median Home Price
$420K
Property Tax Rate
2.28%
YoY Appreciation
+13.2%
Avg Household Income
$105K
Walk Score
5
Lifestyle Vibe Check
Education
School District Deep Dive
Gunter ISD
Public School District
A
Overall Rating
District Highlights
Notable Public Schools
Gunter High School
AHigh School (9-12)
State championship athletics
Gunter Middle School
AMiddle School (6-8)
Gunter Elementary
AElementary (K-5)
Private School Options
Texoma Christian School
3.8/5K-12 Private
20 min drive
Legacy Christian Academy
4.0/5K-12 Private
35 min drive
Food & Culture
The Dining & Market Scene
Asian & International Markets
H Mart (Carrollton)
Korean Grocery
99 Ranch Market (Plano)
Chinese Grocery
India Bazaar (Frisco)
Indian Grocery
Mitsuwa (Plano)
Japanese Grocery
Grocery & Everyday
Brookshire's (Sherman)
General Grocery
Walmart (Sherman)
General Grocery
Tom Thumb (Prosper)
General Grocery
Kroger (McKinney)
General Grocery
Dining Diversity
Variety Score
American/BBQ
4/10Very local spots, Small-town diners, BBQ joints
Asian Cuisine
1/10None locally, Must drive 30+ min
Mexican/Tex-Mex
4/10Local taquerias, Authentic family spots
Cultural Amenities
Commute & Connectivity
Getting Around
DFW Airport
52 mi
55-70 min drive
Downtown Dallas
58 mi
60-75 min drive
Legacy/Plano
32 mi
35-45 min drive
Major Highways
Public Transit
None - completely car dependent. Remote work essential for most residents. Sherman (15 min) offers additional employment.
Local Lifestyle
Raven's Insider Guide
Raven's Picks
Gunter Cafe
Small-town Diner
Community gathering spot
Sherman BBQ spots
Texas BBQ
15 min drive
Local taquerias
Authentic Mexican
Weekend Vibes
- •Friday night football at Gunter Stadium
- •Community events at the park
- •Fishing at nearby lakes
- •Supporting local FFA
- •Small-town festival hopping
Parks & Outdoors
- •Gunter City Park
- •School athletic facilities
- •Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (nearby)
- •Lake Texoma (30 min)
Annual Events
Insider Tip
"Gunter ISD is A-rated despite the tiny tax base - that tells you everything about community values here. The schools punch way above their weight class."
- Raven
Real Estate Intel
Market Snapshot
Price Ranges
Older Inventory
$300K - $400K
New Construction
$400K - $550K
Acreage Homes
$500K - $800K
Land (per acre)
$30K - $60K
Costs to Know
Typical HOA
$0 - $75/mo
MUD Tax Districts
Rare
Limited MUD presence - most areas have lower overall tax burden than southern neighbors.
Market Status
Hot Market
Active Builders
Investment Outlook
Best-kept secret in North Texas. A-rated schools at this price point won't last. Smart buyers are securing positions before master-planned communities drive prices up.
The Secret
Why Gunter Punches Above Its Weight
A-Rated Schools
Top academics in a small-town setting - rare combination
Community Bond
Everyone knows everyone - true neighborhood feel
Growth Coming
Master-planned communities arriving while prices stay low
Discover Gunter's Secret
A-rated schools and small-town charm - before everyone else finds out.
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