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Life is Better in Texas

From job opportunities to outdoor adventure to amazing food scenes, everything is bigger — and better — in Texas.

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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. 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. And when it’s time to shake off the dust, you’ll find ample entertainment options, from boot-scooting and chowing down on its world-famous barbecue to strolling botanical gardens or art museums. Read on to learn more about working and living in Texas, from the best places to hang your hat to the best watering holes and fun things to do.

The prolific wildflowers in Flower Mound, TX, make this Dallas-Fort Worth suburb a pretty place to live.
Where to Live Now

Best Places To Live in Texas

From bustling cities like Houston and San Antonio, to bucolic outliers like Flower Mound and Sugar Land, here’s where you’ll want to relocate in Texas.

Quick Facts About Texas

Median Household Income
$81,058
Average Property Tax
$2,798
State Population
31,467,666
Sales Tax Rate
6.25 %
State Income Tax
0%
Median Monthly Rent
$1,222

Average Temperatures

78 high / 56 low

Average Annual Rainfall

39 in

Average Annual Snowfall

1 in

Texas Businesses & Brands to Know

Tyler storefront of Cavender's Boot City

Rooted in the West: Cavender’s 60-year Legacy in Tyler, TX

Sponsored by Cavender’s Boot City

Cities in Texas on Livability.com

Experiences & Adventures in Texas

Person watches an airplane take off into the sunset.

How to Maximize Your PTO in 2026 – And Where to Spend it

Want to know how to turn 14 days of PTO into 45 days off this year? Maximize your PTO at these must-visit destinations across the country.

Massage mats laid out with a beach view at a spa. Whole body wellness is a booming business with options ranging from hot springs and forest bathing to wellness retreats.

5 Whole Body Wellness Experiences to Try

Nurture your body, mind and spirit with forest bathing, hot springs and wellness retreats!

The prolific wildflowers in Flower Mound, TX, make this Dallas-Fort Worth suburb a pretty place to live.

5 Reasons You Should Live in Flower Mound, TX

This Dallas suburb has an entire identity of its own, and more and more people are finding out why living in Flower Mound is so sweet.

Food Scenes in Texas

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

5 Unexpected Regions in the US Producing Great Whiskey

Move over, Tennessee and Kentucky. These states are producing some of the most exciting whiskey in the country right now.

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Beyond Tacos and Tex-Mex: 3 San Antonio Spots Redefining City’s Food

Sample your way through San Antonio with some familiar flavors and unexpected new favorites.

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The 6 Best Sports Bar Cities in America

Beer. Wings. Big screens. Magic. If you love sports bars, add these cities to your must-visit list ASAP.

Healthy Places in Texas

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Unexpected Healthcare Hubs: 6 Cities Redefining the Future of Medicine

Beyond the major metros, these unexpected healthcare hubs are redefining the future of medicine.

Trane Technologies

Growing Green in Tyler, TX

Businesses in the region expand and invest in sustainability.

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UT Health Campus Receives Prestigious National Recognition

The University of Texas Health North Campus in Tyler is receiving high honors.

Make Your Move to Texas

Tyler, TX Offers a Slew of Easy-to-Access Transportation Options

Commuting is a breeze in and around Tyler, Texas.

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How Being a Trailing Spouse Taught Me to Connect With Cities on My Own Terms

My husband's job determines where we live. Here's how I've learned to make anywhere feel like home.

Texas: Where to Live Now

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Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southwest

These 25 Southwestern cities each have something special to offer.

Aerial perspective of Austin, Texas skyline emerging above a verdant tree cover in a residential area, highlighting city's mix of urbanization and natural allure stock photo

5 Best Austin Suburbs

Long to live in Austin? The best Austin suburbs allow easy access to the major metroplex without the hefty price tag.

Round Rock TX

5 Best Cities in Texas for Families

Jobs, affordable housing and great schools help these cities lure families to the Lone Star State.

Education, Careers and Opportunity in Texas

Downtown Tyler

Destination: Downtown Tyler, TX

Tyler transforms the district into a prime location for residents and visitors.

Micah Lewis

Living in Color in Tyler, TX

A local artist showcases her talent.

Earl Campbell Tyler

Tyler, TX: And the Winner is…

TCU quarterback captures Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.

Texas: Love Where You Live

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These charming towns – complete with quirky traditions and enthusiastic locals – are a dream come true for 'Gilmore Girls' fans.

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