Best Places to Live in Texas

Texas is noted for having one of the largest state economies in the US thanks largely to oil and gas development combined with contributions made by high tech industry working together towards economic growth. Its diverse landscape includes lush hills & grasslands, wide deserts & canyons– all providing great settings for outdoor adventure

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Texas is 7.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Texas jobs have increased by 2.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Texas's cost of living is 5.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Texas's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

April, October and March are the most pleasant months in the state of Texas, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Texas remained moderately Republican, 52.0% to 46.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Texas's population is 28,862,581 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 12.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Texas is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.6%.

SCHOOLS

Texas public schools spend $10,178 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Texas. More Education

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Housing Market in Texas

It's a good time to buy in Texas. Home Appreciation is up 9.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Texas is .

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