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West Hardin County offers quiet living among the wilderness of Southeast Texas
Stationed among Southeast Texas' thick forests and bayous is the rural neighborhood of West Hardin County. Containing the unincorporated communities of Batson and Saratoga, West Hardin County is known for its history in oil and paper manufacturing and serves as a calmer region offering a simple, quiet lifestyle. "It was built on the logging industry, and the logging industry is still a big part of it. There's a paper mill here for that reason," says local Realtor and Broker Benjamin Rodriguez of Tringle Real Estate, LLC, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. "It's really a bedroom community. Everybody commutes to Jefferson County for work. People do work here, but most people travel for work."
Smaller, older homes are plentiful in West Hardin County
West Hardin County's remote, narrow roads primarily feature older cottages and ranch-style dwellings as well as manufactured homes among the region's woody landscape. A smaller 1,500-square-foot home can price between $50,000 and $200,000 while larger properties with three or more bedrooms tend to top out around $300,000. Given its rural setting, homes in West Hardin County may take three to four months to sell.
Double wide mobile homes are preferred in most areas of West Hardin County.
Homes in West Hardin County are simple styled homes .
West Hardin County has an eclectic range of pragmatic home styles.
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Residents have options for educational paths
Students are served by the West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District. Children from kindergarten through Grade 6 can go to West Hardin Elementary School before moving on to West Hardin High School for Grades 7 through 12 — both of which are stationed off Route 105. The elementary school earns an overall grade of C-minus from Niche while the high school boasts a C grade. Students may also go to schools under the Kountze Independent School District umbrella in the neighboring town of Kountze 15 miles to the east.
West Hardin County offers various outdoor activities
Neighborhood parks are scarce in West Hardin County, though West Hardin Elementary School's playground serves as a top spot for kids to get the wiggles out after class. Adventure seekers can also visit the Ghost Road Scenic Drive for spooky forest encounters. Overall, Hardin County is known for outdoor activities, especially with the Big Thicket National Preserve contained within the region. "There's hunting, fishing — you're between the beach and you're between the lake, so you can drive an hour and be at the beach or you can drive an hour north and be at the Sam Rayburn Reservoir or Toledo Bend, the biggest lake in the state of Texas," Rodriquez says. "It's kind of a good median point where you don't want to live on the coast necessarily, but you're pretty much there anyway."
A local legend says that the light on Bragg Road is a ghostly lantern.
The Ghost Road Scenic Drive runs along Bragg Road in Saratoga.
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Dollar Tree offers daily essentials, though shopping options are scarce
Restaurants and grocery stores are few and far between in West Hardin County. Locals can pick up daily essentials from Dollar Tree and Family Dollar off Route 105 while the nearest supermarket is located 16 miles southeast in Sour Lake. Small eateries can also be found along Route 105. Hunt Brothers Pizza is a staple for locals ordering takeout while Daily Cream Donut offers on-the-go snacks and beverages.
Baston has a Family Dollar and Dollar Tree.
Daily Cream Donut has fresh donuts and kolaches daily and offers breakfast sandwiches.
Across the street in Baston is a Dollar General.
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Route 105 connects locals to nearby communities
West Hardin County is not walkable and does not offer public transportation, so locals will need a car to get from place to place. Residents have excellent access to Route 105, though, which connects to the hub of Beaumont 35 miles east. With traffic being essentially nonexistent, locals can enjoy smooth drives through the country without any delays.
Much of West Hardin County town exist on the highways.
West Hardin County, Texas lies in the heart of the Big Thicket National Preserve.
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West Hardin County Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Hardin County, Kountze sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hardin County, Kountze over the last 12 months is $208,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,599
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,317
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,574
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
46.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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