
Johnson County · North Texas · County seat: Cleburne
Johnson County, TX homes, land & communities
Burleson, Cleburne and Joshua — small-town value and country property south of Fort Worth.
- County seat
- Cleburne
- Towns we serve
- 13
- Population
- 218,048Census estimate, July 2025
- Main routes
- I-35W, US-67, Chisholm Trail Pkwy
- Best for
- Value, Acreage, Families
Living in Johnson County
Is Johnson County a good place to live?
Johnson County, south of Fort Worth, grew about 21% from 2020 to roughly 218,000 residents in July 2025. Burleson, Joshua and Alvarado offer suburban neighborhoods along I-35W, while Cleburne, the county seat, connects to downtown Fort Worth on the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
Buyers find small-town value, new construction and country property, with Cleburne State Park and Lake Pat Cleburne for the outdoors.
Why people move here
- Small-town value south of Fort Worth
- Acreage and country homes around Godley, Grandview and Venus
- The Chisholm Trail Parkway to downtown Fort Worth
- Cleburne State Park’s spring-fed lake
Towns & cities
Towns in Johnson County
Jump straight to homes for sale in any town in the county.
Buying land
Buying land & acreage in Johnson County
Outside city limits, county land is mostly unincorporated, so the rules come from the county, the deed and the utility providers rather than a city. That makes due diligence before you make an offer especially important.
Texas counties generally can’t zone land outside city limits, so deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain maps, septic permits and nearby cities’ ETJ subdivision rules decide what you can build.
- Survey and boundary lines
- Legal, recorded road access
- Water: city, water supply corporation or well
- Septic suitability (OSSF permit)
- FEMA floodplain
- Deed restrictions and HOA
- Mineral rights
- Ag or wildlife valuation
Rural electric: United Cooperative Services (based in Burleson) and HILCO serve much of the county.
Our land & acreage guideTaxes & schools
Property taxes & school districts
Your total property tax rate is the sum of the county, city (if inside city limits), school district and any special districts (MUD, PID, hospital or college district). The county rate itself isabout $0.417 for tax year 2026 (up from $0.389276) per $100 of value.
Look up any property’s value, exemptions and taxing units at the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County.
School districts
Lakes & outdoors
- Cleburne State Park and its spring-fed Cedar Lake
- Lake Pat Cleburne, 1,568 acres
For sale now
Homes & land for sale in Johnson County
MLS# 21425093
Reputed Brokerage
MLS# 21426459
HomesUSA.com
MLS# 21423496
Point Realty
MLS# 21426118
Chesmar Homes
MLS# 21426136
Chesmar Homes
MLS# 21425158
Madison Park Realty
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Johnson County to Fort Worth quickly?
The Chisholm Trail Parkway toll road runs 27.6 miles from Cleburne to downtown Fort Worth, and I-35W serves Burleson and Alvarado.
Did Johnson County raise its property tax rate?
Yes. It went from about 38.9 cents to 41.7 cents per $100 for tax year 2026.
What towns are in Johnson County, Texas?
Ten Twenty Realty serves the whole county, includingAlvarado, Briaroaks, Burleson, Cleburne, Coyote Flats, Cross Timber, Crowley, Godley, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, Rio Vista and Venus. Some towns straddle the county line, so we confirm the county, school district and tax rate for every address.
What is the county seat of Johnson County?
Cleburne is the county seat. The courthouse, appraisal district and most county offices are there.
Can I buy land or acreage in Johnson County?
Yes. It is one of the areas our land buyers ask about most. Before you buy, we check the survey, legal access, water, septic, floodplain, deed restrictions and ag valuation. See our land & acreage guide.
Which Ten Twenty agents serve Johnson County?
Shayla Eadler works the county regularly, and every inquiry is answered by a local agent, usually within the hour during business hours.
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