We’re inching closer to the spookiest day of the year, but in Texas, who’s got the biggest spirit? A new study from Betway analyzed thousands of social media posts across the country to find which cities are the most hyped for haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and trick-or-treating.

And according to the data, Plano has earned bragging rights as one of the spookiest spots in the Lone Star State; coming in third in Texas and 12th nationwide with a Halloween Score of 51.03 out of 100. That means Plano residents are seriously living for cobwebs, costumes, and candy.

Texas Cities Ranked by Halloween Excitement

Here’s how the top five Texas cities stack up when it comes to celebrating spooky season:

#1 Fort Worth — Halloween Score: 61.33 (5th nationally)
#2 San Antonio — Halloween Score: 54.73 (9th nationally)
️#3 Plano — Halloween Score: 51.03 (12th nationally)
#4 Houston — Halloween Score: 39.68 (21st nationally)
#5 Austin — Halloween Score: 0.00 (45th nationally)

So if you’re planning a Halloween road trip, looks like North Texas and Central Texas are where the pumpkins shine brightest, and where you’re most likely to find neighborhoods that go all out with lights, skeletons, and giant inflatable ghosts. Also, it looks like Plano does go all out for Halloween, check out this Halloween House they put up last year!

Don’t Count El Paso Out! We Do Halloween Right Too!

While El Paso didn’t crack the top five this time, locals know the Sun City takes spooky season seriously. Every year, thousands line the streets for the KLAQ Halloween Parade, one of the city’s biggest and most beloved traditions.

Families and fans come out in full costume, floats roll through with creepy creativity, and the candy haul? Legendary.

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Plus, we’ve got our own lineup of frightful fun; from Boo at the Zoo for the little ghouls to Fright Fest for thrill seekers, proving that El Paso can hang with the best of them when it comes to Halloween spirit.

Whether it’s San Antonio’s haunted history, Houston’s elaborate costume parties, or El Paso’s parade magic, Texans clearly don’t mess around when it comes to celebrating Halloween.

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