The Town FilesGunter, Texas
City in Grayson County · population 2,060 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $547,600
- Household income
- $120,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 36.1
Gunter is a city of 2,060 people in Grayson County, Texas. The median home is worth $547,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 94% of Texas towns, more upscale than 88% of Texas towns, easier by car than 74% of Texas towns.
How Gunter 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 Gunter is worth $547,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $120,000, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,636 a month. 69.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gunter | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $547,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,636 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $120,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Gunter
| People | Gunter | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Gunter
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gunter since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 25, 2024 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 11, 1999.
Severe weather in Grayson County since 1996
Grayson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grayson County
Grayson County had 52,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,282 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Gunter itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Gunter
4 public schools with 1,140 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUNTER EL | PK-4 | 408 | 14.1 |
| GUNTER MIDDLE | 5-8 | 369 | 16.0 |
| GUNTER H S | 9-12 | 363 | 11.0 |
| GRAYSON COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION SSA | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Gunter
- Celina, TX6.6 mi · 16,739 people · home $509,600
- Tioga, TX6.7 mi · 1,142 people · home $317,700
- Pilot Point, TX7.9 mi · 4,381 people · home $292,500
- Collinsville, TX11.1 mi · 1,866 people · home $241,700
- Aubrey, TX11.8 mi · 5,006 people · home $345,000
- Prosper, TX12.1 mi · 30,174 people · home $823,700
- Howe, TX13.4 mi · 3,571 people · home $201,300
- Krugerville, TX13.7 mi · 1,766 people · home $426,000
Gunter questions
Is Gunter, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gunter scores better for retirees than 52% of Texas towns and quieter than 66%. 8.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Gunter?
The median owner-occupied home in Gunter is valued at $547,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,000, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,636 a month.
What is the weather like in Gunter?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Gunter get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gunter since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 25, 2024. 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)