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.
5 Best Cities for Families in Texas
Jobs, affordable housing and great schools help these cities lure families to the Lone Star State.
Affordability, jobs, and delicious food are only just the tip of the iceberg.
A&M, Shell, MD Anderson lead an impressive list.
Read more about the best cities in 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
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- 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
- 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
- These larger-than-life people, products, and brands all got their start in the Lone Star State.
- The ‘Rose Capital’ is attractive in many ways.
- City core blends historic charm, modern attractions.
- #5: Texas flags are appropriate home and dorm accessories
- Put on your boots and visit Mission Control, Six Flags, Austin City Limits and more.
- From Big Bend National Park to El Capitan in west Texas: Everything's bigger in the Lone Star State, even natural formations.
- Our lovely infographic breaks it all down, including some hidden taxes you may not be aware of.
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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
| McAllen, TX | 136,993 |
| College Station, TX | 101,141 |
| Waco, TX | 129,193 |
| Plano, TX | 275,645 |
| El Paso, TX | 676,325 |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 1,694 |
| Tyler, TX | 100,806 |
| Midland, TX | 123,820 |
| Denton, TX | 125,734 |
| Rowlett, TX | 58,296 |
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% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,926 | $59,500 | $27,614 |
| Agua Dulce | 832 | $60,100 | $43,958 |
| 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 |