👨👩👧👦 Best Towns for Families in Texas
Updated Mar 14, 2026 · 5 towns ranked by data
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Denton County · Pop. 79,828
$450,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
18
Walk Score
$120,000
Income
60
3
Gillespie County · Pop. 11,000
$380,000
Home Value
1.0/1k
Crime Rate
45
Walk Score
$52,000
Income
55
5
Galveston County · Pop. 53,695
$250,000
Home Value
6.5/1k
Crime Rate
52
Walk Score
$45,000
Income
28
How We Scored This
The safest, best-schooled, and most family-friendly communities in America.
Schools
Weight: 25% · Higher is better
Safety
Weight: 20% · Lower is better
Income
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Commute
Weight: 10% · Lower is better
Affordability
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Walkability
Weight: 15% · Higher is better