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Bordering Mexico, Kinney County is anchored by Brackettville, its county seat. Established in 1850, it was historically a frontier defense zone, home to Fort Clark and the Buffalo Soldiers. Today, it remains rural, with ranching and tourism shaping its economy. Housing stock includes historic homes in Brackettville, modest ranchers, manufactured homes, and recreational cabins. Del Rio (30 miles east) serves as the nearest city. Existing homes usually range $120,000–$220,000, while ranchland popular for hunting and recreation sells $2,500–$5,500 per acre. Buyers are often hunters, retirees, or those seeking borderland ranch property.