2019 Best Counties for Young Professionals in TexasAbout this List

Travis County

• County in Texas
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: There are a lot of great opportunities for employment, always events going on around the county and a very low crime rate. If you already own property in Travis County, it can be very profitable since the real estate market is high. This can make it a lot harder renting or trying to buy a house though. There are a number of higher education options, with campuses around the county. Traffic is generally pretty heavy, but more highways and toll roads are being built to help reduce the congestion.
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• A+

• 1,176,584 Population

Dallas County

• County in Texas
• 285 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Dallas County for 25 years and love this city. The city provides so many different opportunities from exploring different areas, restaurants, and museums. It is the hub of all DFW which allows you to travel out for 30 minutes each direction into a different city. The city is busy and beautiful!
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• A+

• 2,552,213 Population

Collin County

• County in Texas
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: Ever since I have move to Collin County, I have absolutely loved my stay here. There are plenty of nearby shops and stores that fit my needs, which is what I care about the most. For the most part I have lived in McKinney, Texas, which started out pretty rural and became more urban as time has passed. About 3 years ago there was a lot of construction on the highway 75, but now its all cleared up and the roads are new and smooth. Now I have no complaints at all.
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• A+

• A+

• 914,075 Population

Denton County

• County in Texas
• 88 reviews

Current Resident: Denton county, specifically the city of Denton is very college based. In my opinion it is perfect for young adults!
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• A+

• A+

• 781,321 Population

Fort Bend County

• County in Texas
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Fort Bend County is an amazing county and area. It is so very green with many amazing neighborhood parks. There are a lot of great things to do in the area. One of the more outstanding things that I have witnessed in the Fort Bend County is their great selection of libraries. They have many libraries spread around the area. I also really admire the amount of lakes and beautiful ponds they have. There are many amazing things you are able to do around the area such as fishing, running, and even camping. Overall, I really love the fort bend County and the many amazing characteristics sit it carries.
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• A+

• A+

• 711,421 Population

Harris County

• County in Texas
• 1,338 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Harris County for 11 years now and I have love it here! The schools in Harris County are excellent. Over the years, there has been a decrease in fights and an increase in test scores. The area is populated with good restaurants and the traffic is moderate. One thing I would like to see is for roads to be completed as soon as possible. Construction allows for traffic to be backed up and it's a minor inconvenience.
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• A+

• 4,525,519 Population

Tarrant County

• County in Texas
• 65 reviews

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• A-

• A+

• 1,983,675 Population

Brazos County

• County in Texas

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• A-

• A+

• 214,231 Population

Bexar County

• County in Texas
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: A good county filled with relatively good people, nice schools, and an ever-growing urban background. While this county may be continuously adding more restaurants, shoddy roads, and new housing ever day, there seems to be a distinct lack of care for the people with everyday people being viewed more as numbers and commodities rather than living humans.
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• 1,892,004 Population

Galveston County

• County in Texas
• 29 reviews

Former Resident: Galveston County is a very friendly community. Due to its small size a resident living in Galveston County, especially Galveston Island could feel like the community itself is like a second family. Here people support each other. While there are many positive aspects to the county such as its continued development and job opportunities from UTMB there are also negative aspects of the county. The county itself could use some more improvements and upgrades in public buildings.
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• A-

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• 321,184 Population

Williamson County

• County in Texas
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I just moved here from Houston, TX and I feel a lot more safer in this county than my last. There is a lot less criminal activity and I feel safe traveling to school and going into towns and shopping.
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• A+

• A+

• A

• 508,313 Population

Hays County

• County in Texas
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I have loved growing up in Hays county. It is small but also large. Very nice community. Nice people, nice area, well taken care of. Overall a nice place to live.
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• B+

• A

• 194,843 Population

Rockwall County

• County in Texas
• 46 reviews

Current Resident: Moved here from Georgia and it’s so much better. People are more friendly, and everything is closer than back in Georgia. I can’t forget to mention safer! The police departments are well funded and seem to want to do good. The high schools are big and well funded as well as the elementary and middle schools.
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• A

• 90,414 Population

Lubbock County

• County in Texas
• 125 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living here for about half of my life, and I have been given many opportunities living here. Academics I have been challenged and given the opportunity of take IB courses. I have been involved and feel welcomed in the community. I have been exposed to new adventures like watching live musicals at the local amphitheater or going to see artwork in all sorts of different kinds of media at the art trail. Overall my experience in Lubbock has been positive and
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• 298,042 Population

Montgomery County

• County in Texas
• 127 reviews

Current Resident: Moving from California, I was in complete culture shock coming to Texas. Compared to my tiny, dusty town, Montgomery was a fountain of life in which everyone knew their neighbor, said "yes ma'am" and "no sir," and held a rich history as the birthplace of the Texas flag. Living in Montgomery has taught me to always respect your elders, love your neighbors, and never give up on what you want. After spending half my life in Montgomery county, I have been able to establish myself as a proud Texan who cares about my state and its citizens. Montgomery is a wonderful atmosphere full of beautiful places and filled with the Texas spirit.
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• 535,187 Population

Bell County

• County in Texas
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: I love Bell County. The people are so friendly, as well as helpful. I feel safe when I am home alone. The overall price of things is average. This community is also family-friendly.
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• A

• 336,506 Population

Midland County

• County in Texas
• 35 reviews

Current Resident: Midland is a continuously developing western Texas town. Between it's sister city; Odessa, practically everything you need can be found here. Downfalls: 1. Cost of living is very high for such a rural area. Comparable to living in a large city like Dallas or Austin. 2. People are very nice here but not very health conscious. Because Midland lacks the demand for organic foods and culturally diverse foods Midland lacks supply for these things as well. Recently a Greek restaurant and an Indian restaurant closed. Now the dining experiences are largely comprised of Tex-mex. Lacking in food variety!!!
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• 159,883 Population

Comal County

• County in Texas
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Comal County for the past 10 years has been great. A lot of great things happen every year for example we have a Comal County fair once a year. One thing I would like to change about this county is how the roads are always beaten up, there is never a fix to the potholes.
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• 129,100 Population

El Paso County

• County in Texas
• 233 reviews

Current Resident: At first, I didn't like El Paso because of the hot weather. I've learned that it's natural landscapes, kind citizens, and the activities it has to offer make up for it. I would suggest anyone who wants to go there to try Tamales Lu Pitas, best tamales I've ever had!
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• 834,825 Population

Nueces County

• County in Texas
• 5 reviews

Niche User: There is always something to do in this community, I believe that is mostly due to the vast array of cultures that live within this community. Once a year there is a jazz festival, during the summer there are live band in the ample theater in one of the local parks that is free to the public. There are also the restaurants in the area, which in this city if there is just about every ethnic food the area.
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• B

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• 358,484 Population

Brazoria County

• County in Texas
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: I was born and raised in Brazoria County and although it isn’t a busy area, I love it. It’s a great place to raise a family and you definitely don’t have to hear police sirens and ambulances every 5 seconds like you would in Harris County. It’s not country living, but it’s not city living. It’s just right. We have some great school systems throughout the county and great law enforcement.
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• 345,995 Population

Wichita County

• County in Texas
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: Wichita County is is nice area for families. There are many restaurants to choose from. The downtown area is growing with more and more local businesses opening. It's a town with lots of big city amenities!
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• A

• 131,778 Population

Gregg County

• County in Texas

• B+

• B+

• A

• 123,402 Population

Tom Green County

• County in Texas
• 1 review

Former Resident: I have lived in Tom Green County for 13 years. I am currently a college student, but I have enjoyed the years that I have lived in Tom Green County. This is a safe, friendly, and clean part of Texas.
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• A-

• A-

• A-

• 116,906 Population

Potter County

• County in Texas
• 1 review

Current Resident: I like how every store is really close to one another to spend less money on gas by doing a single trip. I would do more of a diversity with stores since a lot of the stores in this area are fairly similar.
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• 121,230 Population