05/01/2025
LIFE
This North Texas city was named best place to live in U.S.
Flower Mound was named the most livable city in America by Livability, which ranked the top 100 best places to live.
Author: Rachel Behrndt
Published: 7:54 AM CDT April 29, 2025
Updated: 5:36 PM CDT April 29, 2025
FLOWER MOUND, Texas — Flower Mound topped the list of best places to live in the U.S. this year, according to a new ranking released by Livability.
The Dallas suburb ranked No. 1 in the nation with a livability score of 875 out of 1,000. Flower Mound ranked particularly high in the categories of economy, health and safety, according to Livability.
Livability analyzed small- to mid-sized cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000 with an average home value of $500,000 or less. With those parameters in mind, the ranking considered 100 data points, including the city’s economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education and health.
"Beyond the beauty and blooms, there are safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, low property taxes, great medical care and a section of the town that borders Grapevine Lake, all of which contribute to this Dallas-Fort Worth suburb being an excellent place to live," Livability said.
Over 2,000 businesses operate out of Flower Mound, according to Livability. The average household income is $216,000. The city has a diverse and robust economy, according to Livability.
"There are a variety of industry jobs available in the area, but three of the largest sectors are technology, manufacturing and professional services," Livability said.
Flower Mound ranked highly for health due to positive health outcomes and access to medical care, Livability said.
"This family-friendly town is ideal for those looking to establish roots in a place with plenty to offer, especially those who love spending time outdoors or seek a close-knit community," Livability said. "The city’s historic downtown is lined with everything from coffee shops and art galleries to wine shops and food markets."
The top five are rounded out by:
2. Carmel, Indiana
3. Sugar Land, Texas
4. Naperville, Illinois
5. Roswell, Georgia
