This North Texas Suburb Named Best Place to Live in the US

While we’re on the topic of Dallas suburbs, it’s worth noting that a local burg situated in the middle of North Texas has been given quite the distinction.

According to a recent study, there’s nowhere better to live in the U.S. than said suburb, in fact.

Flower Mound is where it's at, apparently.

According to Livability, a website offering resources and reports for people looking to relocate, Flower Mound is No. 1 in its "Top 100 Places to Live in the U.S." report. This is just the most recent example of a local suburb getting some national love.

The study considers nearly 100 factors across several categories, including economy, housing, transportation, environment, safety, education and health. It’s also worth noting that the list homed in on cities where median home values are under $500,000 to find the best small to mid-sized places to live in.

“Flower Mound might be a perfect place to live with suburban charm and endless amenities,” the Livability report noted. “With top-rated schools, a strong economy and plenty of parks, Flower Mound is ideal for families and professionals.”

Flower Mound’s score of 875 out of 1,000 just barely topped the 872 score of second-place Carmel, Indiana. Sugar Land, Texas, near Houston, came in third.

The Livability report explained that Flower Mound’s best categories were health, economy, and safety and added that the cost of living there is slightly higher than the national average, with a median home value of $476,609. Still, the positives seem to outweigh the negatives in Flower Mound by a wide margin in terms of this study. Another positive element reviewed by Livability was the job market.

“More than 2,000 businesses operate out of Flower Mound, meaning the city has a diverse and robust economy,” the study noted. “There are a variety of industry jobs available in the area, but three of the largest sectors are technology, manufacturing and professional services. Some of the major employers include Lewisville Independent School District, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Flower Mound and Communications Test Design, Inc. (CTDI).”

We like Flower Mound a lot because our favorite North Shore trailhead is located near Lakeside Village. And for the uninitiated, Flower Mound isn’t always such a sleepy suburb. There’s been bakery drama in recent years–yes, bakery drama–after Hive Bakery went viral for selling cookies with former Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. While many locals loved Hive’s liberal vibe, many others didn’t and a social media comment war ensued, while the bakery reportedly won supporters and new customers from all over the country. To be clear, however, mixing progressive politics with tasty treats is nothing new for Hive.

The Livability study didn't comment on the bakery drama, but we like to think it helped boost Flower Mound’s ranking.