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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 Plano, Denton, Corpus Christi, Cedar Hill, Rowlett, Tyler, McAllen, El Paso 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.
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Best Places to Live in Texas
Moving to Texas? Here are best places to live in the Lone Star State.
From large urban areas to miles and miles of wide open spaces, the vast regions of Texas offer new residents a good chance of finding a location that best fits their desires.
Affordability, jobs, and delicious food are only just the tip of the iceberg.
Jobs, affordable housing and great schools help these cities lure families to the Lone Star State.
Outstanding job opportunities, world-class amenities and relatively inexpensive housing make these cities among the best places to live in Texas
A&M, Shell, MD Anderson lead an impressive list.
With more than 1,400 holiday events, this Texas town's Christmas spirit is off the charts (and totally contagious).
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- The ‘Rose Capital’ is attractive in many ways.
- City core blends historic charm, modern attractions.
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Quick Facts about TX
| 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 in TX
| Employed | 95.4% | |
| Unemployed | 4.6% |
Featured Cities/Population in TX
| Lancaster, TX | 38,152 |
| DeSoto, TX | 51,478 |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 47,089 |
| Rowlett, TX | 58,296 |
| El Paso, TX | 676,325 |
| Denton, TX | 125,734 |
| McAllen, TX | 136,993 |
| Duncanville, TX | 39,567 |
| College Station, TX | 101,141 |
| Tyler, TX | 100,806 |
Race in TX
| 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 in TX
| Employed | 95.4% | |
| Unemployed | 4.6% |
Educational Levels in TX
| 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 in TX
| 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 in TX
| Homes Rent | 62.2% | |
| Homes Owned | 37.8% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Texas Rankings
Best places to Live in Texas
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,217,706 | $131,700 | $46,187 |
| San Antonio | 1,413,881 | $117,000 | $46,744 |
| Dallas | 1,260,688 | $135,400 | $43,781 |
| Austin | 887,061 | $240,800 | $57,689 |
| Fort Worth | 796,614 | $124,500 | $53,214 |
| El Paso | 676,325 | $118,400 | $42,772 |
| Arlington | 379,716 | $132,300 | $53,326 |
| Corpus Christi | 316,513 | $115,400 | $50,658 |
| Plano | 275,645 | $231,600 | $83,793 |
| Laredo | 248,855 | $112,400 | $39,711 |
| Lubbock | 240,719 | $114,400 | $44,648 |
| Garland | 234,213 | $117,400 | $51,970 |
| Irving | 228,776 | $143,000 | $52,154 |
| Amarillo | 196,571 | $118,000 | $47,735 |
| Grand Prairie | 183,500 | $126,200 | $56,475 |
| Brownsville | 181,487 | $83,500 | $32,894 |
| Pasadena | 153,036 | $103,700 | $48,004 |
| McKinney | 150,064 | $205,400 | $81,459 |
| Mesquite | 143,584 | $109,400 | $49,604 |
| Frisco | 137,797 | $277,600 | $114,098 |