Buy Land in Young County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Young County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 18,154
- County seat
- Graham
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 120 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.85%
- Climate
- Hot summers and cool winters, with about 30 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 98°F and January lows about 30°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Graham).
- Nearby cities
- Graham, Olney, Newcastle, Loving
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.5864 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 914.5 mi²
- Established
- 1856
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 120 mi (2 h 23 min) · Fort Worth: 90 mi (1 h 50 min) · Houston: 350 mi (6 h 24 min) · Austin: 235 mi (4 h 34 min) · San Antonio: 285 mi (5 h 42 min)
- School districts
- Graham ISD, Newcastle ISD, Olney ISD, Bryson ISD, Woodson ISD
- Main highways
- US 380, SH 16, SH 79, US 281, SH 199 (toward Fort Worth)
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Brazos River, Possum Kingdom Lake (southeastern part of the county), Lake Graham (near the center of the county)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Young County in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a bag limit of 5 deer (no more than 2 bucks), antler restrictions on bucks and a general season from November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Wild turkey has a fall season (November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and a spring season (April 3 to May 16, 2027), with harvests reported to TPWD.
About Young County
Young County is in north central Texas, in the Cross Timbers and Prairie region, where tall and mid grasses mix with live oak, post oak, juniper and mesquite. The Texas Legislature established the county in 1856 and named it for Col. William C. Young. Graham, the county seat and largest town, sits in the southeastern part of the county, and Olney, Newcastle and Loving are the other main communities. The Census Bureau estimated 18,154 residents in 2025 on 914 square miles of hilly, broken country between 1,000 and 1,300 feet above sea level. The Brazos River forms Possum Kingdom Lake in the southeast, and Lake Graham lies near the center of the county. Oil and gas have been part of the local economy since the boom towns of the early 1920s, alongside cattle ranching and crops such as wheat, oats and hay. US 380 and State Highways 16 and 79 serve the county. The climate is drier than in East Texas, with about 30 inches of rain a year. Graham is about 90 miles from downtown Fort Worth, a drive of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes on US 380 and SH 199, and about 120 miles from downtown Dallas. Most rural land is in the Graham, Newcastle and Olney school districts.
Active TerraFunded Properties in Young County
FAQs about Buying Land in Young County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Young County?
For tax year 2025 the Young County government levies $0.5864 per $100 of taxable value, according to the Texas Comptroller. Rural land also pays a school district and any special district that covers it, so the combined rate across the county's main school districts runs from about $1.82 to $2.26 per $100. Every parcel also falls in either the Graham Hospital District ($0.2730) or the Olney-Hamilton Hospital District ($0.4457), which is included in the range, and parts of the county also pay the North Central Texas College District ($0.0990). Land that qualifies for agricultural or wildlife management use can be appraised on its agricultural use value rather than its market value, which lowers the taxable value.
How far is Young County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Graham, the county seat, is about 90 miles from downtown Fort Worth by road, about 1 hour 50 minutes, and about 120 miles from downtown Dallas (about 2 hours 25 minutes). By road, Houston is about 350 miles, Austin is about 235 miles and San Antonio is about 285 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Young County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 5 school districts with territory in Young County. By property value the largest are Graham ISD, Newcastle ISD and Olney ISD. Smaller areas belong to Bryson ISD and Woodson ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Young County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Young County in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a bag limit of 5 deer (no more than 2 bucks), antler restrictions on bucks and a general season from November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Wild turkey has a fall season (November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and a spring season (April 3 to May 16, 2027), with harvests reported to TPWD.
Can foreigners buy land in Young County, Texas?
In most cases, yes. Texas law generally gives non-citizens the same property rights as citizens, but since September 1, 2025 Senate Bill 17 (Texas Property Code, Subchapter H, sections 5.251 to 5.259) prohibits purchases by certain individuals, companies and governments tied to China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are not covered by that restriction. Buyers who can purchase receive a Warranty Deed in their own name at closing, the same as any other buyer.
Are there building or use restrictions on rural land in Young County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Young County are in unincorporated areas with no zoning, no HOA, and no deed restrictions on use. Buyers can typically place a manufactured home, build a barndominium, run livestock, or hold the land long-term. We disclose all known deed restrictions on each individual listing page.
What about water and well access in Young County?
Young County is generally served by private water wells in rural areas, with some tracts also having access to local rural-water supply corporations. Groundwater availability and typical well depth vary by location — each TerraFunded listing notes whether a well is in place, the local aquifer, and any known neighbor-well data.
Is electricity available on rural lots in Young County?
Most rural Young County tracts are served by a local electric cooperative. On lots without an existing meter, the buyer arranges a new service drop directly with the co-op after closing. Each listing specifies whether the property has electricity at the lot line, on the property, or requires a new extension.
How do I physically access a property in Young County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Young County is sold with legal road access — either direct frontage on a county-maintained road or a recorded easement to a public road. The specific access type, road frontage, and any easement details are disclosed on each listing page and shown on the parcel survey.
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