In the Panhandle, Ochiltree County is anchored by Perryton, its seat. Established in 1876, it developed with cattle ranching and later wheat and corn farming. Today, it’s a rural county with a strong small-town hub in Perryton. Housing includes modest ranch houses, brick homes, and manufactured housing, with limited new construction. Amarillo is about 120 miles southwest. Homes are affordable, generally $120,000–$200,000, while farmland averages $1,500–$3,000 per acre. Buyers are typically ranchers, farmers, or those seeking affordable Panhandle living.