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Gunter Home & Community Information

Seeing tremendous growth in recent years, the city of Gunter is benefiting from overflow as the Sherman and Frisco areas grow. Yet even with steady growth, Gunter remains a small town, with around 1,500 residents, giving those who live here the chance to enjoy true Texas hospitality in a close-knit community. Homebuyers who are looking for a community where people take pride in their local schools, get to know their neighbors on a first-name basis and enjoy carefully planned community amenities will fall in love with Gunter.

Gunter is, at its heart, a rural community, and that's something that residents love about life in the town. Gunter's council and boards work hard to preserve the quality of life that their residents appreciate and enjoy. Yet, its convenient location on State Highway 289 means it is just minutes from the shopping, restaurants and entertainment of Frisco, Sherman and McKinney. You will enjoy the best of both worlds living in Gunter. You can have a rural life with all of the options of the city!

One of the things that sets the local real estate apart from others is its carefully designed master-planned community. Its real estate options include a number of beautiful, spacious homes. Because of the rural nature of the community, many properties sit on multi-acre rural lots as well. Land for those looking to build is also available as the community continues to grow and expand. Browse the newest real estate listings in Gunter. TX.

Schools & Education

Parents with school aged children have the option to enroll them in the schools of the Gunter Independent School District. This is one of the area's most desirable school districts, receiving an exemplary rating from the Texas Education Agency. The district has three schools, Gunter Elementary, Gunter Middle School and Gunter High School. Fully 100 percent of their teachers meet the No Child Left Behind Act's highly qualified teacher requirements. Each school's State Accountability Rating Report and Texas Academic Performance Report is readily available online, via the school district website, making it easy for parents to research and compare to other school options.In addition to the excellent public schools, students in Gunter are within 30 miles of several colleges, including Collin College and Austin College. Find homes in Gunter by school district.

Economy & Employment

Those not interested in making a daily commute to a major city like Dallas or Plano may be interested in some of the local opportunities to be found in the local region. Grayson County is a major employer in the area, offering a wide spectrum of employment opportunities. These range from road and bridge maintenance positions to substance abuse counseling employment to communication and systems management jobs.

People working in the medical and healthcare industries will find a lot of opportunity in the Gunter area. Texoma Medical Center is an important employer in the area, typically having numerous positions available. These positions span the range of medical care provision to the administrative positions essential to the smooth operation of this medical facility. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and Heritage Park Surgical Hospital are two other local hospitals that often have great career opportunities available.

Other noteworthy employers in the Gunter region include the North Texas Regional Airport and a variety of nationally known corporations. Among these are Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Texas Instruments. Major retailers are well represented in the area, with management positions available in places like Target, Michaels Arts and Crafts and Wal-Mart on a regular basis. Homes here offer homeowners great work and career opportunities.

Things to Do in Gunter

Gunter's parks and recreation department keeps community members active and connected. Gunter City Park, with its tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic areas, is a popular gathering place. Concerts in the park are common throughout the summer months, and community events bring out many area residents. The city is also served by the 18-hole Fred Couples-designed Bridges Golf Club.

Eisenhower State Park and other Lake Texoma locations are an important part the Gunter area's recreation, offering a wide variety of water sports, like boating and fishing, as well as swimming, camping and picnicking. There are a number of notable restaurants nearby, including Joe's Italian Bistro in Anna, the Old Weston Cafe in Weston, and Clark's Outpost Bar-B-Que in Tioga. Watch for the regional festivals and town events that take place throughout the year in Gunter and the surrounding communities.

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