2019 Best Counties to Live in TexasAbout this List

Collin County

• County in Texas
• 41

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
• 18

Current Resident: I first moved to Fort Bend in 2000 at age 13. While I wasn't comfortable at first, and I've grown to love it, and Ft. Bend county has truly become my home. The weather is still the worst-- it was 81 on Christmas Day-- but after learning how to figure out the commute times and traffic patterns, it isn't an impossibility to get around anymore. I have also come to appreciate the beauty that Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, and the neighborhoods therein have to offer anyone looking to move here. We have some of the best schools with Fort Bend ISD and Lamar ISD, we have some great community parks (like Oyster Creek Park), we have great restaurants, community centers like Town Square or Brazos Town Square, and overall our cost of living is low compared to available income.

We have just built a brand new performing arts center, the Smart Financial Center, right in Sugar Land. It will be bringing in some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry in the upcoming years.
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• A+

• A+

• 711,421 Population

Denton County

• County in Texas
• 85

Current Resident: Denton County is a very diverse place to live; one of the things I like most is the Denton Square-it's very historic and a place where you can just walk around all day and explore and take pictures. On the other hand, Highland Village is a more modern place to spend your day, but equally as enjoyable. The food is very diverse and it's a town with not one, but TWO colleges. The public schools have a lot of opportunities and the teachers (and community in general) is very accepting.
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• A+

• A+

• 781,321 Population

Travis County

• County in Texas
• 57

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
• 2

Current Resident: Williamson county is a great county to live in. The law enforcement take pride in ensuring the safety of the residents.
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• A+

• A+

• 508,313 Population

Rockwall County

• County in Texas
• 40

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
• 126

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
• 2

Current Resident: I have live here for 4 years already so far has been good police gets here on time when need it and it’s well taken care of the neighborhood
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• A

• A

• 129,100 Population

Lubbock County

• County in Texas
• 121

Current Resident: Lubbock is a great place for any child to go to school, we have some fast growing school districts! The cost of living is great, there are awesome prices on both houses and apartments. There are tons of job opportunities. Lubbock is always busy building new restaurants, houses, and grocery stores. It's one of the best places in Texas to raise children! One of the best things is the fact that Lubbock has no traffic at all, the loop can get any person where they need to be in 10 minutes. It's also very safe, and very diverse. I myself have met so many different people. Overall it is just a great city to live in!
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• A

• A

• 298,042 Population

Randall County

• County in Texas
• 16

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
• 27

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
• 4

Current Resident: Over the last few years Brazoria county has expanded by leaps and bounds. Small town flare with big town goals. The employment opportunities have doubled in the last year alone bringing in a lot of businesses, restaurants and entertainment. The one thing I would like to see in the Lake Jackson area is a entertainment spot for our younger crowd. Something like a Top Golf or Main Event would give the teens around here something to do besides just the movie theatre.
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• A

• A

• 345,995 Population

Carson County

• County in Texas
• 1

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
• 64

Current Resident: Tarrant County is the best place to live and buy house In Texas. Located in Fort Worth city , North Texas. Tarrant County is near Dallas country, Denton country and near Dallas lake and Lewisville lake which are so beautiful lake for fishing, biking and camping others.Housing are good standard and not cheap and expensive than other state.Great people who are friendly to neighbors and surrounded by many great churches and a awesome cowboy . Come to check it out and you ll see the best location.
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• A

• A-

• 1,983,675 Population

Dallas County

• County in Texas
• 262

Current Resident: I have lived in Dallas for 45 years and I have seen the city grow in ways I never thought. We had a black mayor and two black police chiefs, and now we are on the first black female chief. The growth of Dallas is amazing! The downtown area is the hottest place in Texas. You can get every cuisine you want. Oh, and if you visit now, the State Fair is going on now! Come see Dallas. You'll leave wanting to stay.
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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
• 1,307

Current Resident: I live in the small town of Huffman, Texas and attend Hargrave High School. I like that we have many small businesses in my town and it isn't too busy around here. When you need something from the store you can just drive across the bridge to get what you need and it doesn't take long at all. It's perfect because all the larger businesses and stores are far enough away that they aren't right where I live, but at the same time, they're still super close so it isn't an inconvenience.
I also like the school I attend. I like the students and the teachers and have always felt safe. In fact, we even had an incident this past school year when I child brought a weapon to school, but the teachers and administrators handled everything very professionally and even then I still felt safe. After the incident, my school implemented a program called "tip lining" where we can anonymously report when something bad happens or whenever we suspect something might happen that shouldn't.
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• A

• B+

• 4,525,519 Population

Hays County

• County in Texas
• 2

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

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

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.
Read 6 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 135,371 Population

Bexar County

• County in Texas
• 33

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