The map shows where residents in Texas and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Oklahoma and Louisiana are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.
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Top 1%
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The most desired areas tend to be in the north parts of the state, while more affordable homes are in the northwest regions.
Median house prices in Texas are $266,490, meaning Texas homes are less expensive than the US median of $376,286. We analyzed a significant sample of states with similar populations like Florida and New York, and found homes in Texas cost much less.
These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in Texas.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within Texas varies greatly.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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The map shows where residents in Texas and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Oklahoma and Louisiana are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.