Emory

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Emory, TX Area Guide

A peaceful small town in East Texas

Historic Quaint Close-Knit Charming Peaceful Family-Friendly Affordable

Located about an hour’s drive east from Dallas, Emory is a charming small town in the heart of Rains County. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Emory, where neighbors tend to know each other. Residents also delight in Emory’s tranquil atmosphere, in addition to its many opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Emory is home to scenic local parks like Sandy Creek Park and Ruby Mckeowan Park. The town also sits between Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni, two major area destinations for fishing and more. Direct access to U.S. 69 makes getting around from Emory simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Emory, TX is $815 for one bedroom, $888 for two bedrooms, and $1,284 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emory has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$815/month
606 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Emory, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

15 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

28 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rains Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

Rains Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Rains Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rains High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.