Living in Texas

#3 in population growth

Should you move to Texas?

Texas, the Lone Star State, is a place of diverse landscapes, rich history, and a distinctive culture. Known for its larger-than-life attitude, booming economy, and exceptional Tex-Mex cuisine, Texas offers an enticing mix of Southern charm and urban sophistication.

Texas’s economy, one of the largest in the world, is propelled by energy, tech, aerospace, and healthcare. Its major cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio are vibrant metropolises with flourishing industries and diverse populations.

Living in Texas provides a myriad of experiences. From touring the Alamo to exploring the live music scene in Austin or hiking in Big Bend National Park, Texas thrills with its fusion of natural beauty, history, and modern amenities. Education is highly prioritized, with esteemed universities like the University of Texas and Texas A&M, and an improving K-12 public education system.

If you’re seeking a state that offers a robust economy, a rich cultural tapestry, and a variety of lifestyles, Texas could be your next home. Just be ready for hot summers, Texas-size portions, and Friday night football!

#2 in population

Population

30,029,572

National Avg 6,652,315

#27 in population

Population Per Square Mile

112

National Avg 206.5 persons/square mile

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How Does Texas Score?

B
Home Affordability
A
Cost of Living
A
Diversity

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Metropolitans

Living in Texas

Climate

How Does Texas Compare?

#4
in Sunny Days
#32
in Annual Rainfall
#39
in Daytime Humidity

Healthcare

#48

How Does Texas Compare?

#48
in Healthcare
#21
in Available Beds
#44
in Doctors Per Resident

15

Children's Hospitals

5

VA Medical Centers

58

VA Clinics

Texas Marijuana Laws

Cost of Living

#15

How Does Texas Compare?

#15
in Cost of Living
#31
in Minimum Hourly Wage
#23
in Living Wage

Texas State Taxes

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Education in Texas

#37

Texas School Districts

8th Grade Proficiency (2022)

Ranked #25 in Mathematics

Basic Proficiency

61%

Proficient or Above

24%

Ranked #41 in Reading

Basic Proficiency

66%

Proficient or Above

23%

Education Attainment

High School Degree
84.8%
Bachelors Degree
31.5%

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Places (Cities & Towns)

Get to Know Texas

State Capital

Austin

Area Codes

210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 682, 713, 726, 737, 806, 817, 830, 903, 915, 936, 940, 945, 956, 972, 979

Time Zone

Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone

Number of Counties

254

Land Area (square miles)

261,268

Motto

Friendship

State Bird

Mockingbird

Housing

#24
#24 in home affordability

Median Home Value

$243,600

National $440,300

#32 in rent affordability

Median Rent

$1,146

National $1,702

Average Homeownership cost

$557

Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, HOA (no mortgage)

Total Households

10,239,341

Persons Per Household

2.76

Rent vs Own

Own 62.4%
Rent 37.6%

Economy

#23 in household income

Median Household Income

67,321

National $70,784

#19 in labor participation
% in Labor Force
64.6%
Poverty Rate
14.2%

Industries by Revenue

in $1,000s

Health & Social Assistance Revenue

$186,108,690

Accomodations & Food Revenue

$74,369,383

Transportation & Warehousing Revenue

$101,947,033

Per Capita Retail Sales

14,748

Counties

Diversity

#4
White alone
77.4%
Black or African American alone
13.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
1.1%
Asian alone
5.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
0.2%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
40.2%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
39.8%

Foreign Born Persons

17%

Veterans

1426641

Persons Under 5 years
6.3%
Persons Under 18 years
24.8%
Persons 65 years and over
13.4%

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