Located in West Texas, Martin County is anchored by Stanton, its county seat. Established in 1876, it was historically ranching country but is now driven largely by oil and cotton farming. Today, the county is rural-small town, with Stanton serving as the hub. Housing includes modest ranch houses, mid-century homes, and manufactured housing. Midland lies about 20 miles south, drawing commuters. Prices are modest: most homes range $120,000–$200,000, while farmland averages $2,000–$4,500 per acre. Buyers are often oil workers, commuters, or ranchers.