In Central Texas, Milam County is anchored by Cameron (the seat), with Rockdale and Thorndale as other towns. Established in 1836, it’s one of Texas’s oldest counties, with cotton, ranching, and railroads shaping its past. Today, it’s largely rural-small town, though influenced by Austin’s growth (about 60 miles west). Housing includes historic cottages, brick ranchers, and rural properties. Prices for homes usually range $160,000–$280,000, while land averages $8,000–$15,000 per acre, with higher prices near Austin commuter corridors. Buyers often include ranchers, retirees, and Austin professionals seeking weekend or rural properties.