Dallas · suburban

Gun Barrel City

Gateway city to Cedar Creek Lake — the most popular bass fishing and lake recreation destination in the DFW market. Cedar Creek ISD. Affordable lake-adjacent housing with real water sports access. Popular with Dallas retirees and remote workers who want the lake lifestyle at a fraction of DFW prices.

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7/10

Schools

60 min

To Dallas

$245K

Median home

$3K

Annual tax

Walk score

6,247

Population

49.1

Median age

$64K

Median income

What stands out

·Cedar Creek Lake gateway
·Bass fishing capital of North Texas
·Cedar Creek ISD
·Remote worker/retiree lake community

Nearby towns

Mabank →Kaufman →Canton →Wills Point →Corsicana →Terrell →

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