Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Top school districts, safe neighborhoods, and the space to let kids grow.
1. Plano: Best overall for families
2. Frisco: Best for new construction
3. Round Rock: Best near Austin
4. Sugar Land: Best near Houston
5. Allen: Best for school spirit
6. Cedar Park: Best value near Austin
7. The Woodlands: Best for nature
8. McKinney: Best historic charm
For families, Texas combines top school districts, no state income tax, and the kind of square footage that is hard to find elsewhere. The best family suburbs cluster around Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Here are the 8 best places for families in Texas, ranked for schools, safety, and value.