Best Places to Live in Texas (2026) (2026)

Houston is the #1 ranked city in Texas with 70.00 (livability score). This ranking includes 5 Texas cities with available data.

#1
Houston
70.00
Pop. 2,300,419
#2
Dallas
51.30
Pop. 1,299,553
#3
San Antonio
46.30
Pop. 1,458,954
#4
Fort Worth
42.50
Pop. 941,311
#5
Austin
40.00
Pop. 967,862
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All 5 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationLivability Score
1Houston2,300,41970.00
2Dallas1,299,55351.30
3San Antonio1,458,95446.30
4Fort Worth941,31142.50
5Austin967,86240.00

Methodology

Cities in Texas are ranked by livability score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best places to live in texas (2026)?
Houston ranks #1 with 70.00 (livability score).
What are the top 5 best places to live in texas (2026)?
1. Houston (70.00), 2. Dallas (51.30), 3. San Antonio (46.30), 4. Fort Worth (42.50), 5. Austin (40.00)
How many cities in Texas are ranked?
This ranking includes 5 cities in Texas with available data.

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