So buckle up!This guide unveils the best places to live, catering to every wanderlust soul.
Your Texas adventure begins now.
Youll be in good company if you choose to call this vibrant Texas city home.
Best Places to Live in Texas | (Shutterstock/travelview)
Affordable housing.Its unusually for a city this size to have affordable housing, but here we are.
However, Houston has some of the hottest summers of all Texas cities.
Contrary to popular belief, a large population doesnt always equate to a large price tag.
Houston, Texas | (Shutterstock/Sean Pavone)
Another perk worth calling out is the great job market.
San Antonio has one of the healthiest job markets of all the cities in Texas.
Thankfully, it doesnt show signs of slowing anytime soon.
Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas | (Shutterstock/f11photo)
Effectively making this one of the best places to live in Texas for foodies.
Take that, Austin!
Speaking of Austin, lets continue on.
Austin, Texas (Shutterstock/Mike Holp)
Its worth calling out the home prices in Austin.
At $530K, Austin is one of the most expensive Texas cities to buy a home in.
I mean, median home prices in both Houston and San Antonio are nearly half.
For starters, the citys artsy vibe cant be beat.
Another huge perk are the friendly locals.
Fun Fact:Dallas is the 4th-most diverse cityin the country.
But its notallsunshine and barbecues in the Big D (yeah, unfortunately thats the citys official nickname).
The extreme weather conditions (the hottest temperature on record in Dallas clocked in at113!)
and limited outdoor recreation may give folks pause.
Frankly put, Dallas lacks outdoor recreation.
That, and the urban sprawl gets old quickly.
Locals like the affordable housing, culture and slower pace of life.
Oh, and Id be doing you a disservice if I didnt mention the traffic.
Fort Worth (along with Dallas) has some of the worst traffic of all Texas cities.
Mid-Sized Cities in Texas
Texas cities with a population between 250,000 500,000 residents.
Which means ample job opportunities, entertainment and social events.
Indeed, these green spaces make Plano and ideal city in Texas for raising a family.
The housing costs are reasonable when compared to median household income, plus the schools are great too!
The location is prime to keep you connected to Texas larger cities like Dallas and Fort Worth.
Admittedly the traffic is becoming worse every year, but thats par for the course in Texas.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi appeals to those searching for the best coastal cities in Texas.
The beaches are a huge draw.
I mean, how often do you get an opportunity to live in an affordable beach town?
Thats unheard of in most of the country!
Additionally, for such a large city, Corpus Christi has a way of feeling like a small town.
Locals are friendly and theres plenty to do.
The downtown core has great artwork, a handful of interesting museums and tons of great restaurants.
Yep, thats how huge the state is.
Its not unusual to get multiple weeks of 100F weather during the summer (imagine!).
Regardless, many folks consider this one of the best places to live in Texas.
Restaurants and bars are easy to come by, as are indoor and outdoor activities.
Small Cities in Texas
Texas Cities with a population up to 250,000.
High paying jobs that bring the median household income to a whopping $134K.
Likewise, the citys infrastructure is top-notch.
For the most part, everything is in proper working order (roads, buildings, etc.)
and seems to be humming along smoothly.
Seriously, youll need to drive 4 hours in any direction for any reasonable nature.
Tons of parks, marinas and ample outdoor recreation not to mention the youthful vibe that accompanies college towns.
Tons of leafy parks (visit Cypress Bend!)
and German buildings are well preserved, giving the town an irresistable charm.
Map of the Best Cities to Live in Texas
Cheers!
