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Worries about Preserving the Past in Melissa, Collin County, Texas
The Scott-Barker House and St. Paul Baptist Church contribute to worries about preserving the past of fast-growing Melissa in Collin County, Texas. In the 1870s, a two-story Victorian-style home was erected in the newly founded town of Melissa, Collin County, Texas. The town came into being due to the Houston & Texas Central Railway, and along with this house, several other structures were quickly built to serve this new stop along Texas's first north-south railroad. Shoot, the town was even named after the daughter of one of the railroad's executives.
Why Are People Moving To North Texas
North Texas is the fastest-growing region in the country, bringing in more residents, more businesses and more money. Population estimates show that Collin County saw the largest population growth out of all seven counties in North Texas from 2016 to 2021. In 2023, Texas led the nation in population growth. State-to-state migration flow data shows that the top five states new Texas residents are moving from include California at the top, with Texas as the number one destination for residents leaving the state. Following next are Florida, Louisiana, Georgia and Illinois which combined added 113,707 new residents to the Lone Star...
Collin County Among Longest Life Expectancies In Texas
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen significantly over the past fifty years, increasing by nearly seven years. Several factors influence life expectancy, including genetics, alcohol and tobacco use, diet, body weight and physical activity levels. But your place of residence also plays a critical role, as it impacts access to healthcare, the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle. According to 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, ranked by Stacker, Collin County is among the counties with the longest life expectancy in Texas. In Collin County,...
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
McKinney, Plano Make Top 20 Best Cities For Renters In 2024
RentCafe’s annual ranking unveiled the best cities for renters in 2024, and several North Texas cities came out on top. To aid renters in finding their perfect city, they analyzed 20 metrics across 150 U.S. cities. These metrics, encompassing apartment quality, economic strength, traffic, air quality and natural amenities, were grouped into three categories: cost of living and housing; local economy; and quality of life. McKinney, secured the fourth spot on the list, excelling in cost of living and housing (#2) and quality of life (#9). This achievement is due to a combination of a lower-than-average cost of living, high-end apartments in...
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