These Are The 10 Most Successful Cities In Texas

Top 10 Most Successful Cities in Texas for 2026

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Success can be defined in myriad ways. Is it simply the balance in your bank account? Is it that rush of adrenaline after delivering an exceptional presentation or the laughter from a well-timed joke? Or is success something more profound—an elusive, personal measure that transcends numbers and metrics?

At Zippia, we thrive on quantifiable data and objective analysis. This year, we’ve utilized comprehensive metrics to identify the 10 most successful cities in Texas. Here’s our updated list:

If you have reservations about our list, don’t fret; keep reading for our methodology.

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How We Determined the Most Successful Cities in Texas

Many equate success with financial wealth, assuming that affluent individuals are inherently successful. However, we believe success encompasses a broader spectrum. For our analysis, we employed data from recent American Community Surveys, focusing on key economic indicators.

1. West University Place

Source: Wikipedia

Population: 15,223
Median Income: $207,429
Poverty Level: 1.8%
Unemployment Rate: 3.1%

2. Trophy Club

Population: 9,451
Median Income: $127,391
Poverty Level: 2.6%
Unemployment Rate: 2.6%

3. Bellaire

Population: 17,533
Median Income: $169,663
Poverty Level: 2.4%
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%

4. Fair Oaks Ranch

Population: 6,534
Median Income: $132,855
Poverty Level: 0.5%
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%

5. Highland Village

Population: 15,589
Median Income: $133,161
Poverty Level: 2.1%
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%

6. Melissa

Population: 5,675
Median Income: $102,591
Poverty Level: 2.1%
Unemployment Rate: 2.5%

7. Helotes

Population: 7,880
Median Income: $114,470
Poverty Level: 3.5%
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%

8. Colleyville

Population: 23,928
Median Income: $151,169
Poverty Level: 1.8%
Unemployment Rate: 4.8%

9. Flower Mound

Population: 67,630
Median Income: $121,549
Poverty Level: 2.9%
Unemployment Rate: 4.3%

10. Terrell Hills

Population: 5,037
Median Income: $127,589
Poverty Level: 5.8%
Unemployment Rate: 0.8%

Measuring Success

If you’re questioning whether our methods can truly encapsulate the essence of a city’s success, we understand your skepticism. However, we believe our approach provides valuable insights into the financial health and community well-being of these cities. Congratulations to West University Place and all our top cities. For those not on the list, there’s always next year!

Detailed List of the Most Successful Cities in Texas

Rank	City	Median Income	Poverty Rate	Unemployment Rate
1	West University Place	$207,429	1.8%	3.1%
2	Trophy Club	$127,391	2.6%	2.6%
3	Bellaire	$169,663	2.4%	3.6%
4	Fair Oaks Ranch	$132,855	0.5%	4.1%
5	Highland Village	$133,161	2.1%	3.7%
6	Melissa	$102,591	2.1%	2.5%
7	Helotes	$114,470	3.5%	3.2%
8	Colleyville	$151,169	1.8%	4.8%
9	Flower Mound	$121,549	2.9%	4.3%
10	Terrell Hills	$127,589	5.8%	0.8%
11	Southlake	$170,742	3.2%	4.8%
12	Coppell	$111,325	4.0%	4.1%
13	Keller	$114,266	3.9%	4.9%
14	Murphy	$121,360	3.6%	5.1%
15	Frisco	$112,155	3.9%	4.9%
16	Cibolo	$87,613	3.5%	4.8%
17	League City	$90,972	4.6%	4.5%
18	Woodway	$79,797	5.9%	2.9%
19	Pearland	$94,653	4.7%	4.9%
20	Hewitt	$70,300	4.9%	3.5%
21	Sunnyvale	$100,517	1.1%	5.7%
22	Selma	$75,949	5.0%	4.6%
23	Allen	$102,120	5.4%	5.2%
24	Sachse	$91,543	3.0%	5.7%
25	Prosper	$111,641	9.7%	3.8%
26	McKinney	$82,988	7.5%	4.0%
27	Sugar Land	$105,400	5.1%	5.3%
28	Kyle	$75,182	5.7%	4.4%
29	Jersey Village	$67,607	4.1%	4.5%
30	Roanoke	$61,010	5.4%	1.9%
31	Portland	$66,662	5.9%	3.2%
32	Seabrook	$79,308	5.2%	5.2%
33	Robinson	$71,215	6.5%	4.2%
34	Friendswood	$95,120	4.9%	5.7%
35	Mansfield	$89,774	6.0%	5.3%
36	Kennedale	$75,278	9.8%	2.9%
37	University Park	$176,836	7.6%	5.8%
38	Manvel	$85,081	11.2%	3.2%
39	Rockwall	$86,627	6.4%	5.6%
40	Grapevine	$75,931	9.9%	4.3%
41	Fate	$89,505	4.1%	6.5%
42	Celina	$88,500	13.2%	2.8%
43	Highland Park	$192,946	5.5%	7.1%
44	Katy	$73,006	8.9%	4.5%
45	Whitehouse	$71,250	6.3%	5.3%
46	Midland	$67,144	8.8%	4.3%
47	Wylie	$83,594	5.3%	6.4%
48	Lake Jackson	$72,645	7.6%	5.3%
49	Lakeway	$109,628	5.1%	7.1%
50	Plano	$82,944	6.7%	5.9%
51	Benbrook	$64,553	7.6%	5.0%
52	Andrews	$60,579	9.4%	4.2%
53	Pflugerville	$74,196	8.8%	5.3%
54	Cedar Park	$79,323	5.6%	6.6%
55	Little Elm	$81,866	5.2%	6.9%
56	Carrollton	$69,282	7.2%	5.6%
57	Red Oak	$67,132	11.0%	4.2%
58	Addison	$60,456	10.4%	3.7%
59	Anna	$63,556	4.6%	6.1%
60	Hutto	$70,519	4.1%	6.8%
61	Universal City	$60,934	8.6%	4.9%
62	Buda	$69,685	10.8%	5.0%
63	Lumberton	$62,166	5.6%	6.0%
64	Leon Valley	$60,040	9.6%	4.7%
65	Midlothian	$72,126	5.7%	6.9%
66	Burkburnett	$50,958	7.7%	4.7%
67	Crowley	$64,836	6.4%	6.4%
68	Kermit	$52,813	11.7%	2.5%
69	Alamo Heights	$110,086	10.7%	6.6%
70	Missouri City	$84,662	5.1%	7.8%
71	Schertz	$72,463	6.5%	7.0%
72	Deer Park	$77,612	6.7%	7.1%
73	Rowlett	$83,442	5.3%	7.7%
74	Azle	$54,171	10.7%	4.4%
75	Burleson	$69,088	7.5%	6.5%
76	North Richland Hills	$62,927	6.7%	6.2%
77	Leander	$75,983	4.0%	8.0%
78	Iowa Park	$47,276	9.5%	3.2%
79	Fort Stockton	$47,714	7.6%	4.8%
80	Royse City	$66,619	4.2%	7.6%
81	Fairview	$74,285	8.1%	7.1%
82	Seminole	$51,324	12.8%	3.2%
83	The Colony	$71,425	5.5%	7.7%
84	Lewisville	$58,559	8.4%	5.9%
85	Bedford	$60,373	8.0%	6.1%
86	Sanger	$53,862	8.5%	5.7%
87	Saginaw	$74,521	5.8%	7.8%
88	Round Rock	$70,952	8.5%	7.1%
89	Converse	$62,627	11.0%	5.8%
90	Odessa	$56,119	11.9%	5.0%
91	Corinth	$85,170	6.6%	8.3%
92	Stafford	$58,519	11.7%	5.3%
93	New Braunfels	$59,083	10.2%	6.1%
94	Angleton	$53,638	10.9%	5.5%
95	Lake Dallas	$68,071	5.6%	8.0%
96	Heath	$152,379	5.0%	10.8%
97	White Oak	$57,202	14.9%	4.9%
98	Boerne	$57,027	10.9%	6.0%
99	Nederland	$56,990	7.7%	7.0%
100	Watauga	$61,716	6.6%	7.7%

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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