If you talk to someone who has moved to Hopkins County from Germany, Europe, or Iowa, they might ask: how or why? There are so many options out there. So you’re probably wondering with surprise what drew them to this area. Of course, there’s always a bigger picture and a richer story behind each decision, but here are the basic reasons why people choose to move here.
Small town charm.
- Sulfur Springs radiates the atmosphere of the Andy Griffith Show. A thing of the past where neighbors know your name. And people wave to you. It may not seem like a big deal, but it can come as a shock to visitors from other states. A simple wave, smile or nice gesture from the people who live here goes a long way. In addition, people still gather in downtown squares to eat, shop, and socialize. Planned activities will have you hopping around the square with fun. But outside the square you’ll also find chain restaurants like Chili’s, IHOP, Schlotzky’s, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Starbucks, Braums, Dairy Queen and Sonic.further there
Local favorites include Italian restaurants in Rome, several barbecue places, Juan Pablo and Don Lalo, and Mexican restaurants in Tierra del Sol. No matter where you eat or shop, there’s a good chance you’ll run into someone you know. The communities that live within the Hopkins County boundaries offer visitors and newcomers a neighborly and friendly atmosphere.
a new start.
- Some families move here for a rural setting. Their children can grow up in the countryside by chasing frogs, fishing, exploring creek beds, and playing on wooded trails. I chose to live a slower paced lifestyle away from the busy side streets of the high volume, big cities. some people
online search engine.
- Many people have found Hopkins County simply by searching for homes and land on the Internet. Some popular sites can potentially help people across the United States find the perfect location they’ve been looking for. They’re rare, but they still happen. That’s the power of the internet in this modern age we live in. Also, given where we are in relation to major cities, Hopkins County is in a prime location.
Adjustment of commute distance to metroplex. 
- Some people can commute further away from work and live in more rural, less populated areas. With Interstate 30 just south of downtown, it’s easily accessible from one of the main roads that connect the Dallas and Fort Worth areas.
scenic land.
- Land continues to be a hot commodity closer to Greenville, Rockwall and Dallas. That means most people are looking for land further east around Hopkins County. Between rolling hills, private lakes and open fields, Hopkins County offers vast panoramic vistas that are a constant source of enjoyment for its residents. Also in the countryside, choose from the many plots of land available, including pastures for livestock, wooded areas for hunting, and land with electricity and water meters ready to build new homes. I can do it.
Our small town attracts people from all over the world for the quality that our region has to offer. Change is inevitable, but Hopkins County retains a vibrant, neighborhood-like feel. After all, country living isn’t part of a popular TV show, it’s a big part of Hopkins County.
About the Contributor: Janet Martin Realty is a multi-million dollar real estate firm in Sulfur Springs serving clients nationwide. In 2021, with client trust and repeat business, she sold over $62 million in real estate across Northeast Texas. But their greatest success has been the strong bonds and relationships they have built within their community. It is thanks to our clients that this team of realtors is ranked as some of the top producers in Hopkins County and makes her one of the top privately owned real estate firms in the local area. Our office is located at 1325 South Broadway Street, Sulfur Springs, across from Starbucks.