Home of Texas A&M University and a population of 124,000, 85 miles northwest of Houston. Median home price $304,000, 19% below national median. Cost of living 7% below national average. PROS: Abundant doctors, good air quality, very bikeable. Low serious crime rate for city and metro area. No state income or estate tax. Good economy. Relatively low natural hazard risk. CON: Not very walkable. NOTED: Elevation 340 feet. County voted Republican in 2020 presidential election. County Covid-19 vaccinated and boosted rate below national average. On list last year. TRIVIA: Home of the (first) George Bush Presidential Library.
