East Mountain, Texas
East Mountain is a small town in Upshur County, Texas, in East Texas, about 9 miles northwest of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 964. Parts of East Mountain also extend into Gregg County.
Median home $196,900 Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (2.1 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · East Mountain on Wikipedia
Coming up near East Mountain
All events →- Nov6Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival
Winnsboro · ~36 mi · Nov 6 – Nov 7
- Nov11REEL East Texas Film Festival
Kilgore · ~13 mi · Nov 11 – Nov 14
- Nov14Heritage Syrup Festival
Henderson · ~30 mi · Sat, Nov 14
- Dec3Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes
Jefferson · ~32 mi · Dec 3 – Dec 5
- Dec10Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes
Jefferson · ~32 mi · Dec 10 – Dec 12
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
East Mountain from our research
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- History
- Settled in the 1870s near a small rise, first home to the Savannah post office, transformed by a 1930s oil boom, and now a Longview bedroom community. Details →
- Schools
- 48 public schools within 12 miles, across 14 districts and charters, mainly Longview ISD, Pine Tree ISD and Spring Hill ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO or Upshur Rural Electric by address (no plan shopping), East Mountain Water System, and internet on the Gladewater–Gilmer corridor. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Tyler (26 mi), Martin Creek Lake (27 mi), Daingerfield (31 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Gladewater (6 mi), Lake Cherokee (20 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed HVAC contractor serve East Mountain. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
East Mountain City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through East Mountain.
Major roads: FM 3358 · State Hwy 300
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: East Mountain, Texas
East Mountain lies in two counties: Gregg and Upshur, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put East Mountain in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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