Texas : What you need to know
Deep in the heart of Texas are prairies, forests, rugged hills, desert land, a coastline and grasslands that give residents multiple venues to enjoy life. The best places to live in Texas include Austin, Denton, Corpus Christi, Richardson and Fort Worth. Major industries in Texas include agriculture, petrochemicals, energy, computers, aerospace and biomedicine. The Lone Star State houses four national research universities along with a variety of professional and college sports teams.
Jobs, affordable housing and great schools help these cities lure families to the Lone Star State.
Odessa, Lewisville, Cedar Park, Pearland and Frisco are among the best and most affordable places to live in Texas.
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Quick Facts
| Population | 26,538,614 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $53,207 |
| Median Home Price | $136,000 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,432 |
| Median Rent | $62 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.4% | |
| Unemployed | 4.6% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Richardson, TX | 106,123 |
| Denton, TX | 125,734 |
| Abilene, TX | 122,226 |
| Tyler, TX | 100,806 |
| Plano, TX | 275,645 |
| College Station, TX | 101,141 |
| Round Rock, TX | 109,690 |
| Midland, TX | 123,820 |
| Beaumont, TX | 117,676 |
| Waco, TX | 129,193 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 74.9% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 11.9% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 4.2% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 38.4% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.5% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 6% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.4% | |
| Unemployed | 4.6% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.2% | |
| Associate's Degree | 6.7% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 9.4% | |
| High School Graduate | 25.2% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 22.5% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.6% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 81.9% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 3.4% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3% |
| Retail Trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.6% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 11.1% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 21.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.9% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 4.3% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 62.2% | |
| Homes Owned | 37.8% |
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Best places to Live in Texas
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott | 390 | $105,900 | $65,000 |
| Abernathy | 3,290 | $75,700 | $45,000 |
| Abilene | 122,226 | $97,300 | $43,189 |
| Abram | 1,910 | $57,800 | $22,379 |
| Ackerly | 183 | $30,000 | $26,500 |
| Addison | 15,087 | $278,600 | $67,695 |
| Adrian | 183 | $36,700 | $42,500 |
| Agua Dulce | 832 | $60,100 | $43,958 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,926 | $59,500 | $27,614 |
| Aguilares | 44 | $0 | $0 |
| Airport Heights | 102 | $28,600 | $39,000 |
| Airport Road Addition | 111 | $95,300 | $77,667 |
| Alamo | 18,943 | $65,000 | $36,079 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,593 | $479,500 | $121,086 |
| Alba | 861 | $69,300 | $31,477 |
| Albany | 2,203 | $78,200 | $50,735 |
| Aldine | 15,310 | $77,600 | $33,241 |
| Aledo | 2,999 | $157,700 | $89,934 |
| Alfred | 108 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice | 19,425 | $78,100 | $40,835 |