Galveston County, TX
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Around 300,000 residents call Galveston County home. And with the County's cost of living 10.30% lower than the U.S. national average, and a median household income of $56,562 ($8,000 higher than the state average), it's easy to understand why.
Galveston County has solid job growth, averaging 2.40 percent. The University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas A&M, petrochemical industry, world class tourism, and close proximity of NASA all contribute to the highly desirable employment opportunities of Galveston County.