The 6 Best Places To Live In Texas For Young Adults That Aren’t The Major Cities
One of them has been ranked the best city in America, twice.
If you're a part of the influx of homebuyers migrating to the Lone Star state, it's probably pretty overwhelming to search and decide on the best places to live in Texas with how large the state is, and all.
Living in the busy, tourist-filled major cities might not sound appealing, and there are literally so many suburbs and towns you have no idea where to start looking.
No fear! We curated this list of the best places to live in Texas for young adults judging by the data-ranking website Niche and my local expertise, as the lifelong Texan who wrote this article.
The specific criteria we analyzed were the cost of living, housing prices, job opportunities, family-first neighborhoods, safety, and the overall local vibe to come up with these recommendations.
Welcome to Texas!
Richardson, TX
Location: Dallas suburb
Why You Need To Move Here: Richardson is popular amongst young professionals starting out in their careers. There's a perfect mix of bars and restaurants, and tempting job opportunities.
Rollingwood, TX
Location: Austin suburb
Why You Need To Move Here: If you're looking for a great town to start a family at, Rollingwood might be the one for you. This city's Austin ISD schools rank ninth on Niche's list of the top public school in America.
Denton, TX
Location: North of Dallas
Why You Need To Move Here: If the local culture is a top priority in your criteria list, this city is a great choice. It's a college town, but it's also a rough-and-tumble scene for music fans. There are lots of music venues, bars, and all-around trendy vibes.
The Woodlands, TX
Location: North of Houston
Why You Need To Move Here: This is the family-friendly capital of the country. No, really, it has ranked first on Niche's top cities to live in America for the past two years.
Brownsville, TX
Location: Texas coast
Why You Need To Move Here: This coastal beach town has a cheap cost of living, at 15% lower than the national average cost. Oh, and Elon Musk would be your neighbor.
Marble Falls, TX
Location: Hill country
Why You Need To Move Here: The tourist draw of the Texas Hill Country makes will definitely curb your boredom because there's so much to do in the area. There are tons of sprawling hill trails, wineries, and a cute downtown area.