Commerce is a college town, and it's growing fast, but locals say it still feels peaceful for now. "It's a good place to live. A lot of houses are going up. The city's trying to get businesses in, and we have an exceptional fire department," says Dewayne Evans, the owner of Mckay's Country Kitchen, the only breakfast and lunch spot in town. Evans says that while many college students from Texas A&M University-Commerce make their home here, the town's still mostly quiet. "You can feel it a bit when school is out, but they mostly stay on the campus." Commerce is along the Texas Blackland Prairies, a stretch of fertile farm and ranch lands that helped spur growth in the late 1800s. The thriving economic activity in its early days gave the city its name. Around 9,000 people live here today, and Commerce's population has grown by 14.2% since 2000. Aside from being known for its small-town feeling, the city's claim to fame is "Big Max," Texas' second-largest bois d'arc tree.
Welcome to the City of Commerce and the home of Texas A&M University Commerce.
Find your place in a welcoming community in Commerce, TX.
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Original red brick streets in Downtown Commerce
"Downtown, we have a cute coffee shop called Mugs – it's on Main Street where my shop is," says The Shop owner Kassidy Hernandez. "Right next to it, there's a women's clothing boutique," she says. "We have some drink and food places, like Cork and Brew, a wine bar, and Too Good! Treats ice cream shop," she adds. As locals walk the original red brick streets, they pop into McKay's Country Kitchen and say hi to Evans. "We know what they want and how they want it. They don't change much," he says. His homemade onion rings are a local favorite. Though many stores are vacant, Hernandez says entrepreneurs are buying the empty spaces.
Commerce residents enjoy spending the day hanging out and shopping at the downtown square.
Local character abounds in the downtown area of Commerce.
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Gathering at the Bois d'Arc Bash
The square in the middle of downtown plays hosts the Bois d'Arc Bash in September, an annual event celebrating Commerce's status as the "Bois d'Arc Capital" of the state. Residents celebrate the native tree with a parade, live music, a golf tournament and a carnival. The event has been running since 1986, and admission is free.
A new community, East Oak Creek
The average value of homes in Commerce is around $190,000, making it around $100,000 more affordable than the Texas average. Most homes date back to the 1960s. Many are ranch-style with carports and craftsmen homes on generous leafy lots. Many have been refinished from the inside out. The city has worked closely with developers to establish the East Oak Creek community. East Oak Creek homes are roughly 1,500 to 4,300 square feet and reflect brick and stone Neo Traditionals. Home prices in East Oak Creek begin around $190,000 and rise toward the mid $500,000s. Once the community is complete, it will have a community park, playground and splash pad. Though properties in Commerce typically spend 66 days on the market, in East Oak Creek, they are selling around two a month.
Spacious and stylish brick homes with an abundance of land in Commerce, TX.
Residents in Commerce,TX enjoy small-town vibes.
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Fun and games at City Park
Locals toss horseshoes, grill, and picnic at City Park off Park Street. The park also has a basketball court and a dog park for adventures with furry friends. Centennial Park, off the same street just over a mile north, is home to a skate park and a 9-hole disc golf course. The park also houses the Eddie Moore Sports Complex, which features four lighted baseball and softball fields, soccer fields and batting cages. Ivy Moore Park, off Ross Street, also has a lighted baseball field and an electric pavilion.
Enjoy lunch with the family at City Park in Commerce, TX.
Local residents of Commerce enjoying taking their dogs to Commerce Dog Park to play outdoors.
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Commerce Independent School District
Students are served by the Commerce Independent School District. Commerce High School, rated B plus by Niche, offers several career and technical education programs and has a successful athletics program, winning multiple state championships in football and boys' basketball. They take their first steps at Commerce Elementary School, which earns a B minus, and Commerce Middle School, rated B plus.
Commerce Middle School is where education meets inspiration in Commerce, TX.
Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium is an athletic stadium located in Commerce, Texas.
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Brookshire's is on Culver Street
"We drive everywhere, but the county does have bus service for the elderly, and the college has their own bus service for the college kids," Evans says. Brookshire's is on Culver Street for groceries, and Walmart Supercenter is on State Highway 50. Hernandez shares the closest retail spots for big box chains in Greenville, Texas, 14 miles away on Texas State Highway 224. Hunt Regional Emergency Medical Center is local, off Interstate 24. Dallas Love Field is a whopping 70 miles away along Interstate 30.
Brookshire's is the local grocery store and pharmacy in Commerce.
Commerce offers Walmart as a fresh food grocery option.
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