People new to the state, as well as those already living in Texas, are always looking for the best possible place to establish a home. Luckily, U.S. News & World Report releases its list of the best places to live in the country every single year.
In the latest report of the 250 best places to live in 2026-27, the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Flower Mound was ranked the No. 3 best place to live in the country and the No. 1 best place to live in Texas. Flower Mound is located north of the two major metros, past Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and bordering Grapevine Lake.
Flower Mound’s population grew from over 64,000 in 2010 to more than 81,000 in 2024, according to Flower Mound Economic Development. The population is projected to exceed 110,000 by 2045.
U.S. News & World Report used a variety of factors to create its ranking – such as job market, desirability and quality of life – as well as a nationwide public survey measuring the qualities people value most in a place to live.
Flower Mound, Texas. (Brian Maschino/Courtesy of the City of Flower Mound)
Flower Mound, Texas. (Courtesy of the City of Flower Mound)
Flower Mound had a median household income of $167,151 and an unemployment rate of 2.98%. Renters are paying a median monthly cost of $1,822, while homes have a median value of $553,334.
Three Texas cities rounded out the top 10, as Leander, Frisco and Sugar Land were ranked the No. 8, 9 and 10 best places to live in the country. Meanwhile, Carmel and Fishers, Indiana, were ranked the No. 1 and 2 best places to live, respectively.
This article originally published at Surging North Texas suburb ranked among best places to live in the US.