Known as the “Oldest Town in Texas,” Nacogdoches County is anchored by Nacogdoches, its seat. Established in 1836, it has deep Spanish and Caddo history, later developing as a timber and farming county. Today, it’s a blend of rural and small urban center, with Stephen F. Austin State University driving culture and education. Housing ranges from historic homes in Nacogdoches to modest ranch houses, student rentals, and rural cabins. Prices for homes usually range $160,000–$260,000, while wooded land averages $7,000–$15,000 per acre. Buyers include retirees, university families, and timber investors.