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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Some time ago, lets say a few decades, people said anytime anybody in The Woodlands ever needed anything they had to start up their cars and get ready for a really long drive into a “real city”, meaning Houston: to shop, go to a decent restaurant, to go for drinks... for anything really. Today, 40 years later, the master plan community appears to really have had an amazing master plan. Residents nowadays don’t need to leave; in fact, they even find it difficult to do so. 

They don’t just shop, dine, live and school their kids there. Residents of The Woodlands are increasingly working, worshipping, going to their own galleries, people watching on plazas, enjoying concerts, sports and all sorts of events there. The Woodlands has become a complete community where residents can live, work, play, and learn.

Home prices continue to rise as the community expands and that trend will likely continue throughout this year. A great part of The Woodlands is car-dependent, but the Town Center area is pedestrian-friendly, earning it some of the region’s best walkability scores. Residents and visitors can enjoy the upscale boutiques, sidewalk cafés and open plazas, many near a waterway—teeming with air-conditioned water taxis—that’s drawn favorable comparisons to the San Antonio River Walk.

The Woodlands’ urban core is well on its way to becoming an island itself; home to a majority of the area’s businesses, it’s becoming a residential center too, offering an expanding variety of lofts and town-homes.

This community is growing and thriving, this is a great opportunity to invest as it offers a high quality of life, luxury and a great return on your investment. Come by, visit and see for yourself all the wonders of living in The Woodlands. Our team of realtors can give you a tour. Call to schedule an appointment.

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