Plano was the only city in Texas to rank in the top 30, with Austin ranking at #39, Irving at #70 and Garland at #92.
In a recent WalletHub study, Plano ranked 16th in the Happiest Cities in America, the only city in Texas to do so.
The study analyzed 182 of the largest cities in the U.S. based on indicators of happiness, like depression rate, suicide rate, sleep, physical health, sports participation, income and employment, and community and environmental factors.
“Research shows that having more money only increases your happiness until you’re making at least $75,000 per year – anything more you earn likely won’t have an impact. Therefore, when deciding where to live to maximize your happiness, you’ll want to pick a city that offers more than just a decent average income,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said. “The ideal city provides conditions that foster good mental and physical health, like reasonable work hours, short commutes, good weather, and caring neighbors.”
Plano was the only city in Texas to rank in the top 30, with Austin ranking at #39, Irving at #70 and Garland at #92.
Plano achieved that rank due to its high ranking in emotional and physical well-being, according to the study.