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In Central Texas, Lee County is anchored by Giddings, its county seat, with Lexington and Dime Box as other towns. Established in 1874, it developed with German immigration, cotton, and ranching. Today, it is strongly rural-small town, but its location—between Austin (60 miles west) and Bryan/College Station (35 miles east)—makes it attractive for commuters. Housing includes modest ranch houses, historic cottages, and newer rural homes. Prices generally range $200,000–$320,000, while land averages $10,000–$20,000 per acre. Buyers are often commuters, retirees, or weekend ranch seekers.