Granbury is the kind of town people find on a weekend trip and then can't stop thinking about. It has a courthouse square that still feels like 1890. It also has 8,300 acres of lake just a few blocks from Main Street, and a downtown Fort Worth office within an easy commute. For buyers who want water, room, and a real hometown without giving up the Metroplex, Granbury is the answer North Texas keeps landing on.
We live here, we built our business on Pearl Street, and we sell Granbury every day. This guide covers what you need to know before you buy.
Fact | Granbury, TX |
|---|---|
County | Hood County (county seat) |
City population | 13,405 (City of Granbury) |
Hood County population | 66,007, projected 68,160 in 2026 |
Lake | Lake Granbury: about 8,300 acres, 103 miles of shoreline |
Home types | Waterfront estates, gated golf communities, acreage and horse properties, new construction |
School district | Granbury ISD (TEA "B," score 83, 2024–25) |
Location | About 40 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth |
Main routes | U.S. 377 and SH 144 |
Lake Granbury is a long, narrow Brazos River reservoir built in 1969 and managed by the Brazos River Authority. Its shape is the point: 103 miles of shoreline wind through the county, so waterfront lots are more common here than on most North Texas lakes. Morning coffee on the dock, a boat ride to dinner on the square, and sunset on the water are ordinary weeknights here. See our Lake Granbury Waterfront Homes guide for how buying on the water works.
The Historic Granbury Square is built around the 1891 Hood County Courthouse. It has locally owned restaurants, wine bars, boutiques, and the Granbury Opera House. City Beach Park sits a short walk away on the lake. Most "historic districts" are a few blocks of storefronts. Granbury's is where the town actually gathers, for the farmers market, Fourth of July, Harvest Moon Festival, and Christmas on the square.
Granbury is southwest of Fort Worth on U.S. 377. That's close enough for a commute, Cowtown dinners, and trips to DFW Airport. It's far enough that you still see stars at night and land is still sold by the acre.
Granbury isn't one market. It's a set of very different neighborhoods in and around town. Here's how they compare:
Community | Best for | Setting |
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Golf, aviation, equestrian, gated resort living | Gated, Brazos River bend | |
Established lake and golf community | Gated, Lake Granbury | |
New luxury build on the lake | Gated, 53 homesites, 1–2 acre lots | |
Room for horses at a lower entry price | Gated rural, about 2-acre homesites in Brock (Parker County) | |
Semi-custom new construction, no HOA | Nemo (Somervell County), 15–20 minutes from Granbury; half-acre lots | |
Private dock, open-water views | Throughout the lake |
Granbury's luxury market falls into three groups. The first is gated golf-and-lake communities such as Pecan Plantation and DeCordova Bend. The second is custom waterfront homes on the main body of Lake Granbury. The third is acreage estates and horse properties on the edges of town. Buyers at the top of the market are usually choosing between those lifestyles, not between houses.
Open-water views, a boathouse, and a deep-water dock command the highest premiums. Canal and cove lots usually cost less and offer calmer water. Every dock, boathouse, and seawall on the lake needs a Brazos River Authority permit, so we check those before you write an offer.
Granbury has active new-home building at nearly every price point. That ranges from semi-custom homes at Barton Ranch, just outside Granbury in Nemo, to lakefront custom builds at SouthBend Estates.
Most of Granbury is served by Granbury Independent School District. GISD earned a "B" (83) in the 2024–25 TEA accountability ratings, up from 79 and 80 in the prior two years. Granbury High School is the district's main high school, and STARS Accelerated High School offers an alternative path. Some outlying addresses fall in Tolar ISD or Lipan ISD, so we confirm the school zone for every property you look at.
Yes, especially for buyers who want lake living, a historic small-town downtown, and access to Fort Worth. Granbury offers a strong sense of community and housing options from starter homes to multimillion-dollar waterfront estates.
Granbury is about 40 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth, mainly via U.S. 377. Dallas and DFW International Airport are farther east, so many residents split their time between Granbury's lake life and the Metroplex.
Granbury has homes at nearly every price point, from entry-level homes and new construction to luxury waterfront and gated-community estates in the multimillions. Contact us for current sales data on the neighborhoods you're considering.
Yes. Lake Granbury has about 103 miles of shoreline, and much of it is lined with private homes. Waterfront options include gated communities like DeCordova Bend Estates and SouthBend Estates, plus individual lots throughout the lake. Docks, boathouses, and seawalls require Brazos River Authority permits.
The top luxury options are Pecan Plantation (gated, golf, airpark, equestrian), DeCordova Bend Estates (gated lake and golf community), SouthBend Estates (new gated lakefront homesites), and custom waterfront homes on the main body of Lake Granbury.
Most of Granbury is in Granbury ISD, which earned a "B" (83) in the 2024–25 TEA ratings. Some properties outside the city fall in Tolar ISD or Lipan ISD. Always confirm the school zone by address.
Granbury is one of North Texas's most popular retirement towns. Buyers choose it for golf, lake access, a walkable downtown, in-town healthcare at Lake Granbury Medical Center, and gated communities with low-maintenance living.
Yes. The City of Granbury reports 13.1% population growth from 2020 to 2025, and Hood County is projected to reach 68,160 residents in 2026.
Texas Real Estate Twins is headquartered at 702 W Pearl St, just off the Granbury square. Whether you're after a lakefront estate, a gated golf home, or acreage for horses, we'll help you find the right part of Granbury, not just the right house.
Chelsea: (940) 704-6033 · Bailey: (940) 781-4829
All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Sources: City of Granbury, Texas Water Development Board, Granbury ISD. Photo: Hood County Courthouse by Nicolas Henderson, CC BY 2.0.
57,212 people live in Granbury, where the median age is 48.8 and the average individual income is $44,698. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Granbury has 22,905 households, with an average household size of 2.46. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Granbury do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 57,212 people call Granbury home. The population density is 275 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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