The Town FilesGrapeland, Texas
City in Houston County · population 1,465 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,100
- Household income
- $39,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 31.9
Grapeland is a city of 1,465 people in Houston County, Texas. The median home is worth $121,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns, quieter than 75% of Texas towns.
How Grapeland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grapeland is worth $121,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $39,643, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 52.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grapeland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $872 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $39,643 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 52.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Grapeland
| People | Grapeland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 61.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Grapeland
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grapeland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 30, 1954 about 1.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 6, 2019.
Severe weather in Houston County since 1996
Houston County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Houston County
Houston County had 7,622 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,764 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Grapeland itself the ACS puts it at 10.7%.
Public schools in Grapeland
3 public schools with 598 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPELAND EL | PK-5 | 315 | 13.7 |
| GRAPELAND H S | 9-12 | 159 | 8.8 |
| GRAPELAND J H | 6-8 | 124 | 9.5 |
Towns near Grapeland
- Elkhart, TX11.3 mi · 1,287 people · home $107,300
- Crockett, TX12.3 mi · 6,332 people · home $121,100
- Palestine, TX20.6 mi · 18,544 people · home $166,000
- Lovelady, TX25.3 mi · 570 people · home $126,800
- Alto, TX26.3 mi · 1,027 people · home $93,800
- Rusk, TX28.5 mi · 5,285 people · home $157,400
Grapeland questions
Is Grapeland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grapeland scores better for retirees than 89% of Texas towns and quieter than 75%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Grapeland?
The median owner-occupied home in Grapeland is valued at $121,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,643, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in Grapeland?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Grapeland get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grapeland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 30, 1954. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)