Land for Sale in Grayson County, Texas
Grayson County sits in north-central Texas along the Oklahoma border. Sherman is the county seat and largest city. About 60 miles north of Dallas along US Highway 75. The county is part of the Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is also part of the broader Texoma region. This name reflects its position straddling Texas and Oklahoma at Lake Texoma. The county covers about 934 square miles. The Red River forms the entire northern border. Lake Texoma anchors the northwestern corner.
The terrain across Grayson County is generally level and includes some low hills. Elevation runs between 600 and 800 feet.
The northern part of the county drains into Lake Texoma and the Red River. It sits within the Post Oak Belt with loamy or sandy soils. The southern part drains into the Trinity River system. It contains blackland soils that support post oak, bois d’arc, elm, walnut, and various grasses.
Denison Dam on the Red River formed Lake Texoma. Oklahoma shares it. One of the largest reservoirs in the state. It has about 1,250 miles of shoreline and a long-standing reputation for fishing, boating, and lakeside recreation.
Land buyers in Grayson County fall into a few groups. Some want rural acreage within reasonable commuting distance of Dallas along the US-75 corridor.
Others are recreational and lake-access buyers drawn to Lake Texoma and the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Hunting buyers focus on the Red River corridor and the wooded northern portion of the county. Residential buyers look near the growing Sherman-Denison corridor.
Major industrial investment continues to expand in this area. Commercial and development buyers position along US-75 and Highway 82. The Sherman-Denison area has attracted substantial corporate investment in recent years. This contributes to suburban growth pressure on rural land.
Main communities in the county include Sherman, the county seat and largest city. Other communities include Denison, Van Alstyne, Howe, Whitewright, Pottsboro, Tom Bean, Bells, and Collinsville.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grayson County, Texas?
Grayson County is in north-central Texas. It is about 60 miles north of Dallas along US-75. It borders Oklahoma to the north along the Red River. Fannin County is to the east. Collin County is to the south. Denton County is to the southwest. Cooke County is to the west.
How large is Grayson County?
The county covers about 934 square miles. The 2020 census recorded a population of 135,543. Continued growth is driven by both Lake Texoma recreational appeal and corporate investment in the Sherman-Denison area.
What are the main towns in Grayson County?
Sherman is the county seat and largest city. Denison is the second-largest community and sits one mile south of the Oklahoma border. Other towns include Van Alstyne, Howe, Whitewright, Pottsboro, Tom Bean, Bells, and Collinsville.
What types of land are available in Grayson County?
Grayson County inventory typically includes rural acreage and ranchland in the Blackland Prairie and Post Oak Belt regions, hunting and recreational properties near the Red River and Lake Texoma, lakefront and waterfront properties around Lake Texoma, residential land near growing communities like Van Alstyne and Howe, and commercial parcels along the US-75 corridor. Browse all current listings on this page, or see our full Texas land for sale inventory.