Van Zandt County
MyTownView tracks 7 municipalities in Van Zandt County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
7Municipalities
17,113Residents
9Articles
3Meetings (30d)
$66,113Avg. Median Income
$189,386Avg. Home Value
Recent News
9Apr 10Takeover of SAISD and Edgewood campuses shows how Texas usurps local controlEdgewoodApr 8Video shows how detail about green van led to Tanner Horner's arrest in Athena Strand's murder, testimony revealsVanMar 11Inside James Van Der Beek’s Final Film "The Gates"VanMar 10Top headlines (03.10.26): Wills Point still recovering from another flood as more rain forecastedWills PointMar 10Wills Point braces for more rain after last week's flood damages homes, displaces familiesWills PointMar 10Man accused of murder in Texas captured in CantonCantonMar 10Wills Point, Texas, residents worried about further storm damagePointSep 29Edgewood ISD families frustrated with district leadersEdgewoodSep 9Edom, Texas Is a Nature Lover’s Paradise and a Short Drive From DallasEdom
Meetings
3Rankings in Van Zandt County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EdgewoodVan Zandt | +3.1% |
| 2 | CantonVan Zandt | +3.0% |
| 3 | VanVan Zandt | +2.0% |
| 4 | Wills PointVan Zandt | +1.9% |
| 5 | Grand SalineVan Zandt | +1.2% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EdgewoodVan Zandt | 1.6 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | Grand SalineVan Zandt | 8.1 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | VanVan Zandt | 10.3 total crimes per 1k |
| 4 | Wills PointVan Zandt | 12.0 total crimes per 1k |
| 5 | CantonVan Zandt | 16.9 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EdgewoodVan Zandt | 0.42% |
| 2 | CantonVan Zandt | 0.44% |
| 3 | VanVan Zandt | 0.48% |
| 4 | Grand SalineVan Zandt | 0.49% |
| 5 | Wills PointVan Zandt | 0.55% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EdgewoodVan Zandt | 53 / 100 |
| 2 | CantonVan Zandt | 50 / 100 |
| 3 | VanVan Zandt | 45 / 100 |
| 4 | Grand SalineVan Zandt | 44 / 100 |
| 5 | Wills PointVan Zandt | 36 / 100 |
Municipalities
Canton
Pop. 4,545Income $51,027Homes $219,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Edgewood
Pop. 1,927Income $73,533Homes $225,000
Town (Board of Trustees)
Edom
Pop. 315Income $96,417Homes $212,500
City (Mayor-Council)
Fruitvale
Pop. 396Income $50,714Homes $189,100
City (Mayor-Council)
Grand Saline
Pop. 3,203Income $50,028Homes $119,600
City (Mayor-Council)
Van
Pop. 2,806Income $69,155Homes $169,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Wills Point
Pop. 3,921Income $71,919Homes $189,700
City (Mayor-Council)