Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Shepherd, TX
$240,000Median listing price
San JacintoArea
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About Shepherd
Shepherd is the largest city in San Jacinto County, a timber-country town on US 59 (future I-69) between Houston and Livingston. Housing is modest single-family homes in town, manufactured homes and acreage lots on the outskirts, and lake-adjacent properties near Lake Livingston's southwest shore.
Home prices in Shepherd
The median listing price in Shepherd is $240,000.
Top places in Shepherd
- Town Square — the community gathering spot (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Shepherd City Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Lake Livingston's southwest shore — boating and fishing ~15 minutes away.
- Sam Houston National Forest — trailheads and recreation around the town.
- Main Street shops and local eateries.
Commuting from Shepherd
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~1 hour 15 minutes–1 hour 30 minutes (approximate; US 59/I-69 south, roughly 65 miles).
Schools in Shepherd
Public schools: Shepherd Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Shepherd FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shepherd, TX?
The median listing price in Shepherd is $240,000. Median listing price · Xome · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Shepherd, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~1 hour 15 minutes–1 hour 30 minutes (approximate; US 59/I-69 south, roughly 65 miles). - Which school district serves Shepherd, TX?
Shepherd is served by Shepherd Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.