The small town of West, Texas is located in the state of Texas and has a population of just 2,807 according to the last census. While it may be small, West is a great place to live and offers many amenities that larger cities don't have. According to BestPlaces analysis, West ranked #1 in terms of job growth with an incredible 5-year growth rate of 48%. It also scored highly in terms of housing affordability and had a median home value of $161,800 which was significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, West was rated very high for its overall livability at 86 out of 100 which shows that this small town has an excellent quality of life.
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