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Henrietta

Henrietta

Located in Clay County

$174,974 Average Value
$109 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

Henrietta’s history of farming in the Texas frontier

Henrietta is a small rural town close to the Texas-Oklahoma border that’s proud of its pioneering origins. In the late 1870s, settlers hunted buffalo along the prairielands while farmers raised cattle and harvested corn and cotton. Though more homes, roads and churches have been built in the decades since, Henrietta still holds on to its country charm with wildlife, a large state park and lots of land. “There’s a reunion every September to honor the pioneers who came before,” says Scott Williams, a local broker with Williams Realty & Auction Service. “There’s a great sense of pride and history in Henrietta.”

Family-owned restaurants, boutiques and convenience stores

Several restaurants and small businesses are along the main highway, including a few boutiques like Ranch Swag and Cow Palace Couture. “It’s more mom-and-pop-type of shops,” Williams says. “There’s textiles, thrift shops and resale stores.” Bull Malarkey’s Restaurant is a family-owned establishment that offers ribeye steaks, burgers and sandwiches inside its country-themed dining room, while Open Table Eatery & Catering specializes in breakfast tacos, nachos and Mexican stir-fry. Jefe’s Mexican Restaurant has been serving its signature margaritas and sopapillas since 2008, and Lillie’s Coffee roasts its own beans through its Amarillo-based partner. Groceries are available at stores including Spring Market, Stuckey’s, Bread & Butter Stop, Allsup’s and Dollar General.

Brick and vinyl homes with large lots and low prices

Many of Henrietta's homes are older, some built in the 1970s. Often the lots have wooden or metal fences, and it's common to see ATVs and Jet Skis in driveways. Fixer-upper properties with brick exteriors or vinyl siding range between 800 and 1,700 square feet and cost between $25,000 and $100,000. Traditional, contemporary and ranch-style homes have covered patios, carports and one-to-two-car garages and range from $100,000 to $400,000. Two-story homes with four bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and 1-to-10-acre lots are between $400,000 and $700,000. The median sale price is $165,000, which is lower than the state and national median.

Historical attractions, city parks and Lake Arrowhead

The Clay County 1890 Jail Museum & Heritage Center has artifacts and historical exhibits documenting the community's frontier past in the former county lockup. Some churches also date to the town's earliest days, including First Baptist Church Henrietta, which was founded in 1876. Henrietta City Park has a playground, pool and pickleball courts, and Hapgood Park has baseball fields and a dog park. Travelers come from all over to see the Dinosaur Parade display south of town by Texas Best Smokehouse. The 524-acre Lake Arrowhead State Park is about 20 miles away and has recreational activities including boating, fishing and camping.

A new high school for Henrietta ISD

The Henrietta Independent School District serves over 900 students and earns a B-plus on Niche. B-rated Henrietta Elementary School teaches kindergarten through fifth grade. Henrietta Middle School has a 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio and earns a B-plus. Henrietta High School earns a B-plus and began construction on a new campus in 2025 that will be completed by the following school year.

Wild turkey hunts, rodeo and pioneer-themed parades

The Clay County Pioneer Reunion has been held since 1932 and features rodeo events, Texas barbecue and parade floats along Main Street. The annual Turkey Fest is held in April and has pie-eating contests and bounce houses along with wild turkey hunts. "Hunting is big in the county," Williams says. "There will be six to eight teams that show up every spring for the hunting contest."

Texas highways to Wichita Falls

U.S. routes 82 and 287 converge just outside town, not far from where Texas State Highway 148 joins 82. TAPS Public Transit provides rides around town and to surrounding counties for a small fee. The Clay County Memorial Hospital offers a range of services, including an emergency room. It's about a 25 mile drive to the Wichita Falls Regional Airport, which has connecting service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

David Dunn
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David Dunn

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Henrietta Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$187,250
Median Sale Price
$174,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$169,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109

Area Facts

Number of Homes
572
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,821
Below the national average
1,926
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,157

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Henrietta Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,733
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,638
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,754

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
54.7%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

48 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Henrietta
Cynthia Caldwell
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