Gun Barrel City, TX Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Hazel N. Jan 12, 2026

How is Gun Barrel City for outdoor activities?

Hey, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great.

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Hazel N. Dec 10, 2025

Remote worker thinking about Gun Barrel City

Crime rate is something to consider -Gun Barrel City sits at 159.4 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Landon Stewart Nov 23, 2025

Is public transit usable in Gun Barrel City?

OK so We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Dylan Ortiz Nov 10, 2025

Thinking about relocating to Gun Barrel City from Memphis

First post here. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is concerning. Median household income is $69,273, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most famili...

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