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Moving To Texas

A complete guide of the state from healthcare to diversity

Should you move to Texas?

Texas, the Lone Star State, is a place of diverse landscapes, rich history, and a distinctive culture. Known for its larger-than-life attitude, booming economy, and exceptional Tex-Mex cuisine, Texas offers an enticing mix of Southern charm and urban sophistication.

Texas’s economy, one of the largest in the world, is propelled by energy, tech, aerospace, and healthcare. Its major cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio are vibrant metropolises with flourishing industries and diverse populations.

Living in Texas provides a myriad of experiences. From touring the Alamo to exploring the live music scene in Austin or hiking in Big Bend National Park, Texas thrills with its fusion of natural beauty, history, and modern amenities. Education is highly prioritized, with esteemed universities like the University of Texas and Texas A&M, and an improving K-12 public education system.

If you’re seeking a state that offers a robust economy, a rich cultural tapestry, and a variety of lifestyles, Texas could be your next home. Just be ready for hot summers, Texas-size portions, and Friday night football!

State Capital

Austin

Area Code(s)

210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 682, 713, 726, 737, 806, 817, 830, 903, 915, 936, 940, 945, 956, 972, 979

Time Zone

Central Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone

Land Area (sq mi)

261,268

State Bird

Mockingbird

Motto

Friendship

State Flag

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How Does Texas Rank?

A
Diversity
A
Cost of Living
B
Home Affordability

Who Lives in Texas?

Discover more about the people who make up the State

Total Population

National Avg 6,652,315

Population Density

112 per sq mi

National Avg 206.5 persons/square mile

How does Texas compare?

A
Diversity Grade
White alone
39.8%
Black or African American
13.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
5.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
40.2%

Foreign Born Persons

17%

Veterans

1426641

Under 5 years
6.3%
Under 18 years
24.8%
Over 65 years
13.4%

Texas Climate

How’s the weather?

How Does Texas Compare?

#4
in Sunny Days
#32
in Annual Rainfall
#39
in Daytime Humidity

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Healthcare in Texas

How are the hospitals and care?

Major Hospitals

389

Residents Per Bed

417

Residents Per Physician

431.2

How Does Texas Compare?

#48
in Healthcare
#21
in Available Beds
#44
in Doctors Per Resident

Texas Metropolitans

Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

Texas

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

Texas

Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown

Texas

San Antonio-New Braunfels

Texas

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Texas

Wichita Falls

Texas

Killeen-Temple

Texas

Corpus Christi

Texas Cost of Living

How Does Texas Compare?

15
in Cost of Living
31
in Minimum Wage
23
in Living Wage

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Housing in Texas

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Total Households

10,239,341

Own vs. Rent

Own 62.4%
Rent 37.6%

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Median Home Value

243,600

National $440,300

Median Rent

$1,146

National $1,702

Average Homeownership cost

$557

Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, HOA (no mortgage)

Persons Per Household

2.76

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Texas Schools

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8th Grade Proficiency (2022)

Ranked #25 in Mathematics

Basic Proficiency

61%

Proficient or Above

24%

Ranked #41 in Reading

Basic Proficiency

66%

Proficient or Above

23%

Education Attainment

High School Degree
84.8%
Bachelors Degree
31.5%

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Texas Cities & Towns

Texas Economy

The industries, jobs, and economics of the zip code

Median Household Income

$67,321

US Average $74,580

How does Texas compare?

In Labor Force

64.6%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Private Employers

638,183

Total Employees

10,798,364

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