Texas

Aerial view of Lubbock, Texas, during sunrise, featuring a relatively flat landscape, and a spattering of tall city buildings amid hundreds of squat structures.

You can’t go wrong with choosing to settle down in Austin, which is home to a thriving economy and best known for its abundant outdoor recreation, creative cultural scene, unique history, and amazing food. Better yet, when you live in one of the safest neighborhoods in Austin, you’ll get the bonus of enjoying a more serene atmosphere while still being close enough to the action taking place in the big city! Here are our top picks.

Houston, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities — not to mention one of the largest — in the U.S. Because of its low cost of living, abundance of good jobs, and fantastic cultural and entertainment options, lots of folks are making the move to H-Town. But whether you’re making the move because you’re looking for warmer weather or a better job, or you just want to start fresh, you’re first going to want to find one of the safest places to live in Houston. Here are our top picks.

Curious about what living in Texas looks like? Sure, Austin and Houston get a lot of love, but there’s plenty of Lone Star State to go around. Take a closer look at these two favorites as well as a handful of other popular Texas cities to live in. We’ll go over need-to-know basics, like overall city vibe, housing costs and options, things to do, and more.

Dallas is famous for the Cowboys and the State Fair of Texas, but there’s so much more to this city and its suburbs than football and fair food. Handsome, tree-lined streets and rambling farmhouses attract new residents from around the country. Here’s the definitive guide to the best Dallas suburbs for families and young professionals.