South Texas is typically classified as the area between the San Antonio metro area and south to the Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico. A total of almost 2,000 acres were listed for sale in Aransas County recently; the overall value of all Aransas County ranches, farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale was almost $200 million. Aransas County ranks 83rd out of 254 counties in the Lone Star State for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Rockport had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important sectors for the Aransas County economy. Aransas County is Texas's 240th largest county (527 square miles). It's located in the Coastal Prairie South Texas region of Texas.