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In East-Central Texas, Leon County is anchored by Centerville, its seat, with Buffalo, Jewett, and Normangee as other towns. Established in 1846, it developed with cattle, cotton, and the railroad. Today, it remains rural, though its central location on I-45 halfway between Houston and Dallas makes it a popular place for weekend ranches. Housing stock includes modest homes in towns, farmhouses, and recreational cabins. Prices vary: existing homes usually run $160,000–$260,000, while land averages $8,000–$15,000 per acre, higher near I-45. Buyers are often urban professionals seeking weekend or retirement properties.