2019 Best Counties to Live in TexasAbout this List

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

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

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

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+

• A

• 1,176,584 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+

• 508,313 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+

• A+

• 90,414 Population

Brazos County

• County in Texas

• A

• A-

• 214,231 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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• A

• A

• 535,187 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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• A

• A

• 129,100 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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• A

• A

• 298,042 Population

Randall County

• County in Texas
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in this area most of my life. The neighborhoods are well taken care of, the crime rate is low to average, and the schools are all very good. It's an area with people from every walk of life, who will more than likely greet you with a smile wherever you go. While there are many things to do and places to go, the nightlife and entertainment industries here could use a boost. Cost of living is the highlight of this area, however. The real estate is beautiful, and you can get a nice home for a fraction of what you'd pay in most cities. This is also a wonderful place to raise a family, as there are many places that cater to children, and plenty of kids' clubs and activities to choose from, especially when it comes to sports. Overall, I really enjoy living here and raising my son here!
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• A

• A

• 130,552 Population

Kendall County

• County in Texas

• A

• A+

• 40,306 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

• A-

• 321,184 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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• A

• A

• 345,995 Population

Carson County

• County in Texas
• 1 review

Current Resident: Carson County was very good schools, with excellent educators. The county is located east of Amarillo, Texas which includes convenience to excellent health care, shopping and nightlife. The County has a Medical Clinic located in Panhandle, retirement living center, day care and golf course. In addition to the local police department and county sheriff's office, there are two other units of the DPS located in Panhandle. Great place to call home for so many other reasons.
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• A

• A

• 6,033 Population

Brewster County

• County in Texas

• A

• B

• 9,220 Population

Tarrant County

• County in Texas
• 65 reviews

• A

• A-

• 1,983,675 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

• B

• 2,552,213 Population

Archer County

• County in Texas

• A

• A

• 8,793 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

• B+

• 4,525,519 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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• A

• B+

• 194,843 Population

Erath County

• County in Texas
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: A quaint, quiet, and easy place to live. Debatable on if it’s a good place to raise a child. Cowboy morals but no diversity. If you’re a Christian you’ve got it made here
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• A-

• A

• 41,016 Population

Taylor County

• County in Texas
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: I live in Abilene, Tx. I love this town and county because it is small yet not too small! There isn't a ton of people but there is still a bunch of fun stuff to do. The only thing I would change would be the potholes on all the roads. Some are dangerous and need to be filled in.
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• A-

• A

• 135,371 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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• A-

• B

• 1,892,004 Population

Martin County

• County in Texas

• A-

• B

• 5,547 Population