5 Things to Know About Moving to Texas
It’s no mystery why people are flocking to the Lone Star State. Texas is the 2nd most populated state and is one of the fastest growing in the country. From the impressive job growth, diverse cities, mouth watering BBQ, rich culture, affordable housing and booming economy, there’s a lot to love about Texas. Thankfully, there is a place in Texas for everyone’s budget and lifestyle. Here’s 5 things to know about moving to Texas!
1. It’s Hot and Getting Hotter
Texas is 🔥HOT🔥! Conditions can vary widely and range from humid to dry, from moderate to extreme, depending on where you live in the state. Temperatures can reach the low-mid 100s in August and are usually in the mid-to-high 90s a good part of the summer. This is a big consideration if moving this way. If you’re someone who thrives on hot weather, you’ll love living in Texas.
2. Taxes are Low
Texas is one of the few no state income tax states. The state sales tax is fairly low as well. There are also several tax incentives for businesses, as business ownership is encouraged through lower taxes and less burdensome regulations.
3. Texas has a Booming Job Market
The Texas job market is an economic juggernaut due to the unconventional oil and gas boom over the past few years. The robust job market has been able to sustain the impressive population growth. Texas is strong in the petroleum, wind energy, healthcare, education and technology sectors. Some of its major employers include Shell, Texas A&M University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dell, University of Texas at Austin, ExxonMobil and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. Additionally, some of the state’s top financial advisor firms reside in cities like El Paso.
4. Everything is Bigger in Texas
Texas is big! If you like things small, Texas is not the right state for you. Not only is the state geographically large, everything is bigger here! The food portions are bigger, shopping malls are bigger, houses are bigger, roads are bigger…the list is endless. There is a saying: “Everything is bigger in Texas”, which most likely originated as a reference to the extent of the state’s geographical area-2nd largest of the states, but largest of the contiguous 48 states.
5. Housing is Affordable
Homes🏘️ in the Lone Star State are relatively affordable, which is one of the primary reasons so many new residents are attracted to the state. There is a lot of empty space to build on and Texans are big on home ownership! While home values continue to rise, they are still less than the national average.
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