Texas: The Lone Star Magnet
Texas continues to draw record numbers of new residents in 2025, with over 450,000 people moving in between April 2024 and April 2025. According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Texas saw the highest net domestic migration of any state, largely driven by booming job markets in cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Major companies such as Tesla and Oracle have expanded headquarters in Texas, fueling a tech and manufacturing surge. The absence of state income tax is another major attraction, increasing disposable incomes. Housing remains more affordable compared to coastal states, with median home prices in Texas at $356,000, far below California’s…..