Henderson is the seat of Rusk County, about 40 minutes southeast of Tyler on TX-64, with homes generally ranging from the $180,000s to the $350,000s and up. Its downtown square is a National Register historic district and a Texas Main Street community lined with boutiques and antique shops.
Henderson sits in the heart of East Texas oil country and celebrates its roots each fall at the Heritage Syrup Festival. Lake Striker, about 18 miles southwest, adds lakefront and recreation options, while the surrounding county offers abundant land and acreage.
Best for: historic downtown character, acreage, and nearby Lake Striker lake access.