Land for Sale in Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman County sits in northeastern Texas, immediately east of Dallas. Its largest city, Terrell, is about 30 miles from downtown Dallas along Interstate 20.
The county is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It has recently ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.
It earned a top spot in U.S. Census Bureau data released in 2025. The 2020 census recorded a population of 145,310. Estimates push past 200,000 by 2025. The county covers about 807 square miles of mostly level Blackland Prairie terrain.
Elevation across the county runs from about 300 to 550 feet. Kaufman County sits on the divide between the Trinity and Sabine river systems. The western half is drained by the East Fork of the Trinity. The eastern half is drained by Cedar Creek into Cedar Creek Reservoir in the southern part of the county. Vegetation includes prairie grasses with mesquite, oak, pecan, and elm trees along the streams.
Kaufman County combines level terrain, available acreage, and proximity to Dallas. This makes it a primary destination for both residential expansion and rural land buyers.
Land buyers in Kaufman County fall into a few groups. Some are families and individuals leaving the Dallas metro for more space within reasonable commuting distance.
Some are residential developers acquiring tracts in the path of suburban expansion. Others are recreational and cattle buyers in the more rural eastern and southern portions of the county.
Commercial buyers position along the I-20 and US-80 corridors. Land availability is one of the primary drivers of migration to Kaufman County. Buyers can find acreage here that is no longer available at comparable price points closer to Dallas.
Major communities include Kaufman (the county seat), Forney (the largest city), Terrell, Crandall, Mabank, and Kemp. Smaller communities and unincorporated areas across the county are where rural land inventory sits. This is most common south and east toward Cedar Creek Reservoir.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kaufman County, Texas?
Kaufman County is in northeastern Texas, immediately east of Dallas. Terrell, the county’s largest city, sits about 30 miles east of downtown Dallas along Interstate 20. Dallas and Rockwall counties are to the west.
Hunt County is to the north. Van Zandt County is to the east. Henderson County is to the south.
How large is Kaufman County?
The county covers about 807 square miles total. About 781 square miles are land. About 27 square miles are water.
The 2020 census recorded a population of 145,310. U.S. Census Bureau estimates put the 2025 population above 200,000 because of rapid growth.
What are the main towns in Kaufman County?
Kaufman is the county seat. Forney is the largest city. Other major communities include Terrell, Crandall, Mabank, and Kemp. Smaller towns and unincorporated areas are spread across the county’s rural areas.
What types of land are available in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County inventory often includes rural acreage, cattle land, and recreational land in the east and south. It also includes residential land near growing communities like Forney, Crandall, and Terrell. Commercial parcels are common along the I-20 and US-80 corridors. Browse all current listings on this page, or see our full Texas land for sale inventory.