Explore the best places to live in Texas based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, and local amenities.
Ranking of best cities to live in U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.
U.S. News & World Report ranked the Best Places to Live in Texas based on what matters most so you can make informed decisions.
Greenville, South Carolina, ranked No. 4, while Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina ranked No. 5 and No. 6, respectively, with the three cities scoring well for their buoyant job market and quality of life. All cities in U.S. News' top five "had a good balance of everything" and...
Stanford and UC Berkeley, San Francisco has one of the most educated and prosperous populations. While the city’s lack of affordable housing cannot be ignored, the migration of big companies to lower-taxed havens like Texas and Florida has produced a silver lining in lower house prices and...
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Best States The family of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border says he was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the time of the Sept. 11 attacks...
in 2025-2026 For the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live rankings, we selected 150 major cities to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life. For more...
“10 most exciting small cities in america.” business week has recognized it on the list of “best places to raise your kids.” colleges:texas state #37 – santa cruz, ca points: 3 cost of living:203.5 unemployment rate:5.8% crime rate:37.21 with its moderate climate and beautiful ...
29. Round Rock, Texas Kelly Colson / EyeEm Round Rock's weather, public schools and high employment rate and job and business growth make it one of the best places to live in America. The densely suburban city with quaint local businesses is about 20 miles north of Austin. ...