Preston, TX is a small city located in Collin County, with an estimated population of 590 people. Despite its small size, the city has achieved high rankings in several categories according to BestPlaces.net. The overall livability score of Preston is 79/100 which places it in the top 25% of cities across the country. It also ranks highly for amenities, scoring 83 out of 100 on this metric, and housing which scored 77 out of 100. Preston also scored well for cost of living which is 4% below the national average and 8% lower than Texas' average. Furthermore, crime rates are low and employment opportunities are plentiful in the area. All these factors have made Preston an attractive location for many people looking to relocate and start a new life.
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