AUSTIN (KXAN) – Several Central Texas communities ranked among the best places to live in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with one suburb landing in the top 10 nationwide.
The 2026–2027 Best Places to Live listed the top 250 U.S. cities based on factors such as value, quality of life, job market and desirability.
Leander ranked the highest in the region at No. 8, making it one of the top‑ranked cities in the country. Other nearby cities also placed within the top 100, including Cedar Park at No. 24, Pflugerville at No. 35 and Round Rock at No. 65…