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The Woodlands Named Best City in Texas to Raise a Family
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With so
many families moving to Texas these days, it seems vitally important to learn
which cities offer the best options for settling down and investing.
Nerdwallet.com came out with a list of the best cities in Texas for young
families, based on data regarding the public school system, median home values,
and the growth of the local economy as well as population growth. Read on to
see which cities made the list and of course, if you’re interested in investing
or moving to these cities, give us a call, we’ll be happy to make it to work
with you towards making it happen!
10)
Carrollton
drumguy8800/Wikipedia
With a
GreatSchools rating of 7, a monthly homeowner cost of $1,512, and a median
household income of $78,601, Carrollton makes a great place for young families
to settle down. Even though it's a growing city, it also has that small-town
vibe that will make you feel right at home.
9) Richardson
NathanBeach/Wikipedia
Richardson is a very
affordable, safe place for young families. It has a ranking of 8/10 from
GreatSchools, a monthly average homeowner cost of $1,655, and a 2% population
change between 2010 and 2011.
8) Abilene
Keithimus/Wikipedia
In Abilene, the monthly
homeowner cost is just $1,007, and the median household income is $51,405. For
families who want an affordable place to live with great school districts, this
is a wonderful choice.
7) McKinney
agriffin/wikipedia
With a GreatSchools
rating of 8/10, a median household income of $97,792, and the plethora of art
galleries, farmer's markets, and recreational activities available, McKinney
offers young couples a nice option when it comes to raising a family.
6) Frisco
Bill Lile/Flickr
Frisco, another suburb
of Dallas-Fort Worth, is an excellent choice for raising a family. It has a
GreatSchools rank of 9/10, a median home value of $234,900, and has been named
"Tree City USA" for its abundance of forests within the city.This
makes it a family-friendly, active, environmentally-conscious city to raise a
family in.
5) Pearland
Grguy2011/Wikipedia
Pearland, a suburb of
Houston, has a GreatSchools rate of 8, a median home value of $183,600, and a
median household income of $103,136. With its proximity to Houston, outstanding
schools, and cultural diversity, it makes a wonderful place to raise children.
4) League City
Patrick Feller/Flickr
League City earned a
9/10 rating with GreatSchools, and also the population growth was just .20%
between 2010 and 2011, which means it isn't too overpopulated. It's near
Galveston and the NASA Johnson Space Center, so there's plenty of opportunities
for recreation and entertainment.
3) Flower Mound
Curtis Simmons/Flickr
Flower Mound, a suburb
of Dallas-Fort Worth, is the only city on our list that earned a 10/10 with
GreatSchools. 62.8% of households here earn over $100,000, making it one of the
highest-earning cities in the country. Its exemplary schools and proximity to
Dallas-Fort Worth earn this city one of the top spots on our list.
2) Allen
Robert Nunnally/Flickr
Allen saw a 3%
population change between 2010 and 2011, and earned an overall score for young
families of 54.6. With monthly owner costs of $1,812, it's one of the more
affordable cities on our list.
1) The Woodlands
Lisandro
Sanchez/Flickr
Finally, The Woodlands
came in at number 1 on our list due to its exceptional school system and a
22.6% population change between 2010 and 2011, showing that the local economy is
thriving.
Do you agree with this list? What cities or towns in Texas do you
think make the perfect place to raise a family? Would you like to look for a property in The Woodlands? Give us call! 713.629.7771
Source: www.onlyinyourstate.com
