Collin County is the best place to live in Texas. We might be a little biased, but the data agrees — Niche just ranked it number one.
Each year, Niche ranks the best counties to live in across the country, evaluating quality of life based on nearly a dozen factors, from public school ratings and job opportunities to health metrics, affordability and access to amenities. This year, Collin County took the top spot in Texas, earning high marks across the board.
Why Collin County Comes Out on Top
Collin County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, anchored by vibrant cities like Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina and McKinney — and now, Princeton, which just happens to be the fastest-growing city in the U.S.
The county also boasts some of the state’s strongest public schools and ranks as the healthiest county in Texas. That combination helped it secure an overall grade of A+ from Niche.
Here’s how Collin County scored in key categories:
- Public Schools: A+
- Good for Families: A+
- Jobs: A+
- Health & Fitness: A+
- Diversity: A
- Nightlife: A-
- Housing: B+
- Outdoor Activities: B+
- Weather: B
- Commute: B
- Cost of Living: C+
Collin County is experiencing rapid growth due to its strong job market, top-rated schools and high-end master-planned communities. Cities are attracting families and remote workers with modern amenities and quality infrastructure.
Much of the migration is fueled by corporate relocations from states like California, bringing jobs and boosting local development. With continued investment in housing and transportation, the region’s growth shows no signs of slowing.
Texas’ Top 10 Counties, Ranked by Niche
Niche’s 2025 list features a strong showing of unique Texas counties, highlighting where people are thriving most in the state.
Here’s the top 10:
- Collin County
- Fort Bend County
- Rockwall County
- Denton County
- Travis County
- Williamson County
- Comal County
- Kendall County
- Lubbock County
- Brewster County
How the Rankings Were Determined
Niche uses a comprehensive grading system that pulls data from the U.S. Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and other trusted sources. The methodology weighs factors like school performance, housing affordability, access to jobs and health care and overall resident satisfaction to determine how livable a county is.
In the case of Collin County, the data speaks for itself. And while we might still be a little biased, the numbers make a pretty compelling case.
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