DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Money magazine has released its annual list of the Best Places to Live in each state, following publication of its Best Places to Live in the U.S. Frisco, Texas, tops both lists.
In its rankings Money considers everything from the cost of buying a home to median household income, affordability, convenience and a bustling economy.
Here’s what Money said about the Dallas suburb:
Frisco, Texas
Population: 179,067
Median Household Income: $119,622
Median Home Listing Price: $439,990
There’s good reason for Frisco to be named the top city in Texas—it also came in No. 1 overall on our Best Places to Live in 2018. With a highly-ranked education system and the highest median household income in the state, Frisco and its economy are flourishing. Job growth is up 29% since 2010, and is projected to rise another 15% by 2022, according to Moody’s Analytics. The Dallas suburb is about 20 minutes from the airport and sits next to Lake Lewisville, surrounded by beaches, campgrounds, trails, and golf courses. The area promises plenty of entertainment for visitors, with Frisco Square, Frisco Heritage Museum, the National Videogame Museum, and the Sci-Tech Discovery Center for kids.