Eustace, Texas
Eustace is a small town in Henderson County, Texas, in East Texas, about 42 miles west of Tyler as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,153.
Median rent $1,007/mo Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (2.9 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Eustace on Wikipedia
Coming up near Eustace
All events →- Oct29First Monday Trade Days
Canton · ~19 mi · Oct 29 – Nov 1
- Dec3First Monday Trade Days
Canton · ~19 mi · Dec 3 – Dec 6
- Dec5Christmas on the Square
Kaufman · ~26 mi · Sat, Dec 5
- Dec5Christmas on Main
Forney · ~39 mi · Sat, Dec 5
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Eustace from our research
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- History
- A Henderson County railroad town, known briefly as Moseley and Jolo before being named in 1900 for Confederate veteran Capt. W. T. Eustace. Details →
- Dining
- 5 verified places to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 18 public schools within 12 miles, across 5 districts and charters, mainly Mabank ISD, Malakoff ISD and Eustace ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, Atmos gas, City of Eustace water and Wednesday trash, and internet near Cedar Creek Lake. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Purtis Creek (3 mi), Lake Tawakoni (37 mi), Tyler (44 mi). Nearest lakes: Cedar Creek Lake (6 mi), Lake Athens (17 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed plumbers, 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 3 licensed electricians serve Eustace. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
Eustace City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Eustace.
Major roads: FM 85 · US Hwy 175
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Eustace, Texas
Henderson County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Eustace in Henderson County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Eustace 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
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