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Remote and scenic, Jeff Davis County is anchored by Fort Davis, its county seat. Established in 1887, it is known for Davis Mountains State Park, the McDonald Observatory, and rugged ranchland. The county is extremely rural, with a small population and a focus on tourism, astronomy, and ranching. Housing includes adobe-style homes, cabins, historic stone houses, and ranch estates. The nearest larger city is Alpine, about 25 miles southeast, though El Paso (about 3 hours west) is the closest metro. Prices for existing homes generally range $220,000–$350,000, while mountain acreage averages $3,000–$8,000 per acre. Buyers are often retirees, astronomers, or those seeking quiet mountain retreats.