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Gilmer, TX
Gilmer · TX 75644
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$190K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7/10
Schools
139 min
to Downtown Dallas
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
B-Schools
70/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score56/100
Our Take
Gilmer offers a low‑cost, family‑friendly environment with solid schools and very low flood risk. It’s a quiet small‑town setting, but the commute to Dallas is long and local amenities and public transit are limited.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable housing (current median around $190k)
- ✓Good public schools with an average rating of 7
- ✓Very low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
- ✓Strong sense of community and low population density
Real Talk
- !Commute to Dallas is about 139 minutes, which may not suit everyone
- !Walk score is 0; almost all errands require a car
- !Limited dining, nightlife, and transit options
- !Local job market is modest; many residents work outside town
- $Higher utility and property‑tax costs for a Texas rural setting
- $Potential car‑maintenance and fuel expenses due to low walkability
- $Possible need for home upgrades to meet modern standards
Best For
Families looking for affordable homesRetirees seeking a quiet environmentRemote workers wanting low cost of livingCommuters to Dallas who can handle the long drive
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Gilmer, TX
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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