Worst Towns To Live in Texas

Texas has seen a boom in its growth in recent years. In 2022, it became the second state in the country to pass 30 million in population, with only California having a greater population. In fact, between 2000 and 2022, 11 of Texas’s 254 counties more than doubled, the entire state gained over 9 million people, and in 2022 alone the population increased by over 470,000!
Yet, despite cities like Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso seeing tremendous amounts of growth, there are some places in Texas that, well, simply aren’t that desirable to live in. Today on Across the Globe we’re going to be looking at the top 10 worst places to live in Texas.
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[@oldfart3137]

Prairie View is not the home of A&M, but it is the home of Prairie View A&M. Not even close to the same thing.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

I know... like duh...

[@TravelingTexan23]

Also, most people in Prairie View are Students so the income stat is kinda BS, there isn't much there besides the school

[@jossefg12]

I just came to the comments to tell them of their mistake. Not sure they care though. Just looking for clicks.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@jossefg12 I only know Texas Gals from Texas A&M in College Station. They know how to handle guys 'just looking' and it ends poorly for the guys. When a Texas Girl says 'no' she means 'HELL NO".

[@texaschick6153]

Exactly! It makes you question the other information in this video. I actually live in College Station where Texas A&M is and you are correct totally different towns and schools

[@benjaminadams9389]

I lost it when he said arlington has nothing to do. Thats where all the pro sports teams and venues and six flags are located. They have so much entertainment to offer that The city's official slogan used to be 'fun central'! 🤣

[@BrittHannah07]

I completely agree! A lot of inaccurate information.

[@dougearnest7590]

Arlington was listed as one of the worst towns in Texas. Also on the list was Dallas / Ft Worth. I'm thinking this could be a History Channel production.

[@hughrobertsjr.3032]

Yea I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Whoever came up with this list and video do not know what he or she is talking about.

[@nt9389]

Lets face it, the middle class in Arlington cannot afford pro sports games or to pay for ridiculous 6 flag prices. Too many people in Arlington make minimum wage.

[@jarroddavid8352]

@@nt9389 What are you talking about?? Have you been to Arlington? There's alot of money in Arlington. They don't have any homeless people in Arlington.

[@argyllmac333]

I am honestly shocked that Killeen is not on this list. I lived on Fort Hood for five years and actively tried to avoid doing anything in Killeen.

[@irvingtonray8637]

I was there from 2000-2005, an well it's still HOOD.

[@coachbilly6058]

Killeen is my home 😂

[@danielgouge4639]

Fort Hood Army base in Texas is renamed for Hispanic 4-star general Richard Cavazos One of the nation's largest military bases has dropped the name of a Confederate general and is now known as Fort Cavazos, in honor of the Army's first Latino four-star general.

[@dougearnest7590]

What did you want to do in Killeen that wasn't there?

[@vermilionpill6916]

@@danielgouge4639 How progressive of you Ma`am. Now we just honor people because of their ethnicity/skin color and not their merits. You said nothing of what that individual has done, and only stated that he was Latino. American is about individualism not skin color. No Thank You for supporting the destruction MLK`s Dream. The observation of your picture you decided to show the world, your whole life seems based around your outward appearance to the world and are a total victim of identity propaganda. Be a leader not a follower.

[@texasaggieinorlando2396]

Actually Austin TX is more expensive to live than Dallas Fort Worth.

[@howellwong11]

Yes, but the homeless still keep coming to Austin.

[@Thatstonedbunny24]

Homeless love blue shitholes, and Austin is one of two in Texas that are blue. Houston being the other.

[@angeltyson1966]

Just a FYI Dallas and Fort Worth are two separate cities, if you do the research Arlington and Grand Prairie both are in between the two cities so please stop combining the two , thank you

[@meggie6383]

Right On!

[@kcross4293]

Thank you!!! We are not the same the culture is completely different

[@alexandercosper526]

They are part of the same exact metro area they are barely separate.

[@meggie6383]

@@alexandercosper526 still not the same. We stay away from Dallas cuz it sucks!

[@DavidCoxDallas]

@@alexandercosper526 yes, the Messoplex is a conurbation.

[@reecemilliner1578]

So just pick 10 random places in Texas and label them as the "worst towns to live in Texas" while slapping together 1 or 2 random statistics unrelated to any of the other statistics shown with other cities.... got it.... Also, having "Dallas - Fort Worth" as a city while having Arlington as a separate city when it's right in between the other 2 is kind of weird. The video's clearly more about clickbait than providing knowledge. lol

[@SJR_Media_Group]

As with most posts on KZbin, personal opinion far outweigh facts. Great observation and love the satire.

[@dougearnest7590]

I'm thinking this could be a History Channel production.

[@vibrantgleam]

I was like "uh, are you sure."

[@kelligirl1210]

For these types of videos, it’s best to go straight to the comments 👌😊

[@jaimegiraldojr5770]

Good thing about Del Río Texas heat is to don’t have to worry about someone in your back seat waiting to kill you

[@angelineooihappyday]

Agree

[@oldguy6764]

I have lived in Texas my entire life, so far. If you're thinking of moving here, STAY HOME! WE'RE FULL!

[@TheAgentAaron]

Thank you!

[@Ronaldo-9672]

No body want to go to that ugly asf state.

[@jimfinigan1681]

NO VACANCY

[@davids7009]

Free country. People can move wherever they please.

[@squirellmaster1]

Now I’m gonna come just because you said not to

[@Jeguia85]

Born and raised in Brownsville, TX I think it’s the most affordable place to live in and we do have a piece of paradise like South Padre Island.

[@businesstravels5501]

👏👏👏👏

[@HimothyOHooligan]

LOL I'm from the valley. That's sad that you called SPI "paradise".

[@Jeguia85]

@@HimothyOHooligan why would it be sad if I know first hand what The Caribbeans, The Bahamas and Mexican Islands and beaches look like. I’ve been Cruising for over 10 yrs so I definitely know what we have. South Padre Island might not have clear beautiful waters, but it’s only 30mins away and you can basically do everything you would do on an excursion on an exotic Island.

[@MegaHunter90210]

@@HimothyOHooliganpues go to galveston lmao

[@jaydee9086]

RGV is a fucking shit hole.

[@ryanehlis426]

I lived in Lubbock 4 years, it is nice city, don’t listen to this about Lubbock.

[@Understatedalways]

I like Lubbock, too. People are quite friendly.

[@zachaddington5264]

People give me mean dirty looks or ignore me there for no reason and the Mexican guys put rims on there cars and dress like thugs

[@shadowsiren]

Yeah lubbock was nice although my family supposedly saw a lot of paranormal and weird occurrences while living there. I was to young to really remember anything tho

[@aimevalencia4473]

I moved to McAllen a year and half ago and I love it! The scenery is beautiful, has gorgeous neighborhoods, and pretty places to walk around when the temperature cools down at the end of the day. There’s lots of stores to shop at and so many delicious restaurants! The culture is very Tex Mex and so friendly. McAllen is awesome!!!

[@kksxxxxx]

😎

[@cesargonzales5459]

how safe is it for families being so close to mexico

[@kksxxxxx]

@@cesargonzales5459 Because not all of Mexico is Ghetto?

[@kksxxxxx]

@@cesargonzales5459 Also, the Border Patrol exists and one of their purposes is litterally to stop illegal immigrants from crossing the border.

[@kksxxxxx]

@@cesargonzales5459 But clearly, you wouldn't care enough to do that research on your own.

[@L4V4G]

I live in the RGV, which had three spots on this list. It’s not all that bad here. Sure most cities in the valley and in Texas are better than some, but it’s not as bad as listed here. Most of the people in valley are happy and that’s what matters.

[@Acrosstheglobechannel]

Thats a good point

[@Pekoy956]

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[@GOPGOP-bk2yy]

I lived in the RGV for 6 yrs & it was like living in a 3rd world nation! It SUCKED! It tells you something when there aren't any donut shops.

[@hs-blade]

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[@tonyhaltmar]

@@GOPGOP-bk2yy WTH are you talking about? There are a plethora of donut shops in the RGV. WHAT WORLD ARE YOU LIVNG IN? There's a Shipleys in McAllen that's been there for 45 years! They've been there since 1978. There are two Dunkin donuts. And a lot of mom and pop shops.

[@ohsuzanna3223]

You’ve OBVIOUSLY never been to Texas. Dallas and Fort Worth…. 2 different cities. Prairie View… not the same as College Station. 👋

[@munchk1n393]

Thank you I’m sitting here like huh 😂

[@kirkgordon2146]

Over half of these cities are border towns. Can’t imagine why it would suck to live there

[@MartinNassour]

That's because it doesn't.

[@martinsalazar1142]

The other half aren't border towns. What's your excuse there? Lol

[@kirkgordon2146]

@@martinsalazar1142 the one thing all these have in common is their run by Democrat mayors

[@juanmangasmochas1533]

⬆️ your comment went right over their heads. 😂😂😂

[@jrcontreras7059]

Trust me you don’t want to live in border towns. I am from one and there is nothing to do and it is insanely hot! Also lack of diversity.

[@kpenn2259]

Lol Lubbock is an amazing town to live in!

[@vargviper7192]

Amarillo and Houston failing to be included in the top 10 makes this assessment suspect.

[@michaelarguello4906]

Houston is not a town is a city.

[@reecemilliner1578]

@@michaelarguello4906 And yet Dallas was on the list in the video and is also a city

[@vargviper7192]

Why did either of you reply to my post to make your major statements of town vs. city? I did not post the video. Why bury your comment under my post given is importance and value to the dialogue?

[@reecemilliner1578]

@@vargviper7192 I was defending you...

[@vargviper7192]

@@reecemilliner1578 Well, thanks for that but I did not view Michael Arguello's comment remotely associated with anything I said.

[@benenuff-vz6xl]

I live in Texas. Don't move here. It's horrible.

[@mikeellis2025]

Move, we don't need you.

[@danielgouge4639]

What is the worst thing about the state of TX in your opinion?

[@benenuff-vz6xl]

@@danielgouge4639 people from other places around the us and the world coming here....

[@danielgouge4639]

@@benenuff-vz6xl thanks for your response. I had bought a lot to build on in TX but had second thoughts after the border crisis and so many people moving there. I chose a different state to build a home in.

[@lyncharles4856]

@@danielgouge4639 what he means is californians stay in cali.

[@mystikrew]

How in the hell is Dallas-Fort worth on this list and not Austin. Austin is a more expensive city to live in than DFW.

[@pcantu3]

You mention Hidalgo, their is a city and a county. You lumped them together and that makes little sense. You mention Monto Alto, which is not even next to Hidalgo. Work on your facts. Focusing on the city and then lumping in the county and talking about another school district is just sloppy.

[@gabrielcerda984]

I was about to make a similar comment. Plus, some of the stock footage that they included was bad.

[@jimpalmer4916]

It's because of that nitwit Brandon opening the gates of hell.

[@SMCwasTaken]

Brendan From Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire?

[@kylecurry6841]

I used to work for a wireless internet provider, and many of these towns were among where we provided service. Arguably I'm sure the boredom factor in these panhandle towns helped business aside from a slight advantage in speed's previous unmatched by line of sight connectivity (until Starlink), or cellular plans (data limits/caps).

[@DavidCoxDallas]

Musk's Starlink is not just a help for Ukraine military communication but, defeating Putin's aggression is a GREAT side benefit!

[@FrankC71]

Austin, Do not move to Austin!

[@texas2step266]

Amen! My husband and I lived there for several years, including back when it was a small, quirky city. We were married in a park there in 1975. It's turned into a beast. I have lived in 14 different cities in eight different states, and have visited many others. Austin has the very worst traffic. I have driven on the 405, in SoCal, during rush hour, and it flowed more smoothly than Austin traffic. Austin is also flamingly Leftist, so chances are you won't be happy there, unless you're a Commie. Great music scene though.

[@rodneyrainey2021]

@@texas2step266yes I hate that traffic in Austin big highways living in Big cities are not for me

[@texas2step266]

@@rodneyrainey2021I know what you mean. I learned to drive in San Antonio, when it was about half as big as it is now. I'm OK on highways if they're moving. SA is now all construction, and Austin is all congestion, all the time. I often wish I lived in a small town.

[@rodneyrainey2021]

@@texas2step266 Even when you go to Atlanta here comes all that Traffic I can’t do it

[@ariessilva]

Good. Stay tf out of here

[@timothyday8565]

I like how they just grabbed some random facts for each city and cobbled them together. Zero continuity. This feels like something Gavin Newsom put together as a hit piece.

[@zayoutlaw]

What metric shows Dallas and Fort Worth as expensive, and not mention a word about Austin and Houston which are way more expensive than DFW? I think you have biased or bad information. The biggest part of your "10 worst" list are boarder towns which are now directly dealing with mass illegal migration.

[@user-jy3uj9lp6u]

Cost of living in Dallas is much higher than Austin and Houston

[@zayoutlaw]

The video stated that Dallas (and Ft. Worth) are expensive and that's one of the main reasons not to move there. Austin is significantly more expensive than Dallas and wasn't even mentioned. That's my point.

[@mystikrew]

Austin is more expensive.

[@TheShagans]

Houston isn’t nearly as expensive as Austin or Dallas. That said, I’d lap like to hear more on what makes Dallas one of the most expensive in the country. I can think of plenty more expensive areas. And not a little more but a lot more.

[@christopherbrush7845]

Actually homes are getting harder and harder to find in Brownsville due to Space X and people flooding the area to work there.

[@user-bq9ii9vz8e]

I won’t be joining them. Brownsville is literally one of the least desirable cities in Texas other than the ones in the panhandle and at least those are closer to the mountains which I love. South Padre is nice, but not worth living in hell errr Brownsville

[@Tsuneko..]

I’ve lived in McAllen my whole life. I love it here. It’s very affordable to live here unlike other places including Austin.

[@benfollowsjesus5504]

Live in Harlingen. This asshole is bashing the rio grande valley. Lol

[@SS-tf6kv]

Are retirees counted in that unemployment rate mentioned? Loads of retirees used to flock to McAllen and live happily ever area. Perhaps whomever wrote this piece didn't do all of his/her homework. I heard a lot of statements "out there" with regard to some of the Texas cities and towns...things that no respectable, honest Texan would conclude unless they weren't aware of all of the facts. With so many moving from CA to TX, I pray that TX doesn't politically the way of CA.

[@rickyricardo2006]

@@SS-tf6kvMost likely

[@HMRanchTX]

Beaumont always gets a bad wrap because we get lumped in with Port Arthur which is nothing but refineries and gangland, but in the past 2 years there has been a rise in crime. It’s becoming like Houston where everyone lives on the outskirts and drive in for work.

[@isaac3055]

Beaumont is just overall a terrible place.

[@user-co8uy5rb2s]

That's why I moved away from the cities in Texas to some isolated land with few neighbors and lots of animals. Peaceful and quiet.

[@michellemoss8702]

This guy doesn’t know what he is taking about. I was born and raised in Dallas and lived around the country because of the military and Dallas and Arlington are one of the best places to live. Minimum wages workers can’t live in Arlington because Arlington is very bougie lol and so is downtown Dallas.

[@Benjamin.365]

I lived in California for over thirty five years and now live in Texas. I can tell you that the same retail jobs pay $1 5k to $20k more in CA. I also found that services here in TX are more than in CA. Restaurants are more expensive in TX in my experience as well. Property taxes supplement the state having no state tax. Homes that cost $600k four years ago are $950k to $1 M in the North Dallas area. So, unless you move to rural areas, the cost of homes has changed in the last five years. My neighbor bought his home two years before us for half the price. I think people are working with outdated information when it comes to TX being cheap. Not any more. Make sure you do some investment while seating at home. All thanks to Mrs Sophia She's really help me my small investment capital of $10k to earn $157k every month all thanks to Mrs Sophia My life savior

[@himedft]

Wow that's awesome news

[@himedft]

I have been hearing about her since last year

[@Michael-xe7xo]

13th wining thanks to Mrs Sophia She's really the best, I've made a lot

[@davmarren2390]

Wow!! I gave her a couple beans and now I have millions!!! GTFO with this scam

[@bennyhinu]

I'm new to stock market /Crypto and would like to invest but I've go no idea on how to make good profits. Pls what's the best approach you'd recommend?

[@charlesharper7292]

High 90s is pretty much typical for summer temperatures anywhere in Texas. I love it.

[@user-bq9ii9vz8e]

That’s what I don’t like about Texas. I was born here and likely die here, but can’t stand the summers. This year, at least it’s gree, but I went outside after 9 tonight and the heat was still like an oven.

[@TeutonicTribe]

@@user-bq9ii9vz8e I love a hot Texas night. Sexy times 😉

[@clydekimsey7503]

This is what happens when people make videos about places they have never been to. A better Top Ten would be the cities that Americans are fleeing, like San Francisco, Chicago, New York et al and then compare them to the population loss in these so-called "worst towns.

[@bruceharmon2073]

I actually graduated from Monterey highschool in the 1970s and it's always been a rough town that you can have a traffic jam going to church. It's not very different than most other fast growing cities

[@chadward900]

AMEN I'm a native TEXAN know your facts first don't talk crap about places you know nothing about moron

[@mutteringmale]

People vote with their feet and their wallets. They flee hell holes like S.Francisco, Detroit, Chicago and others. But, there are 2 another mitigating huge factors; how many people on welfare and foodstamps, and how many of the population work for the government. These are obvious hell holes, full of dirty, child mutilating, living /born child killing liberals and the poor.

[@businesstravels5501]

👏👏

[@xLownWolfx]

This

[@dagnt8145]

I have to wonder who produced this . I grew up in Lubbock , and have lived in Arlington /Fort Worth and Dallas . I'm not about to defend any of these places honor , but I don't believe the narrator has ever even been to Texas .

[@jefferydowden]

He even showed frisco and mckinney clips for arlington

[@ledhed5717]

@@jefferydowdenI was thinking the same thing.

[@gradymoore696]

I live in Lubbock, and yes it is boring. But his crime stats are off. Yes there is lots of homicides and crime, but having a 1/16th chance of getting involved in a violent crime is not true.

[@Jdmz1990]

I live in Lubbock and I hardly hear anything about the crime. Or maybe I just don’t watch the news. 🤨

[@vibrantgleam]

@@jefferydowden WHAT THE FUUUCK. THOSE AREAS ARE LITERALLY ONE OF TEXAS'S BEST CITIES.

[@joshleyva2249]

Yes, please tell people not to move to Lubbock. I'm guessing the crime rates get skewed because the town's size makes it big enough to have crime but it doesn't have a big enough population to make the percentage lower. It's honestly a lot safer than a lot of other towns in Texas.

[@sherriedekraker4457]

The house prices have doubled

[@user-bq9ii9vz8e]

You’ve convinced me and I promise I’ll never move to Lubbock. Plus, it’s literally the flattest, most dust flying, least attractive town in this entire state. Seriously, I promise you I’ll die before I live in tat ugly town. So, no thanks

[@sheldondinkleberg6525]

Bruh lubbock is fucked.

[@ray5357]

I agree. I've lived here for a long time and it's not any worse than any other city lol. And extreme weather is an overstatement lol. Mostly just lots of wind

[@joshleyva2249]

@@karlwithak. if you’re looking at violent crimes per capita your total population would be the denominator. The larger the population, the larger the denominator. So having a larger denominator gives you a better chance to lower your crime rate. From a statistical standpoint, you get a smaller sample of the population which causes you to deviate from the mean. I’m just shooting from the hip here, but figured I’d clear things up a little

[@GS-to9oe]

Austin is the bum central, you’ve got homeless crazies everywhere…they aren’t on the list 😂😂😂😂

[@kayrokk]

I noticed that the narrator separated Arlington from Dallas-Fort Worth but it along with many other cities are in between those two large distinct cities in an area known as the “mid-cities” region.

[@christopherculvey3391]

Funny he mentioned DFW when he just mentioned Arlington, Tx which is in the DFW Metro area.

[@GS-to9oe]

If you’re moving to Texas, vote accordingly; don’t bring the policies you escaped If you left California; go to another blue state instead

[@Wolvie287]

I live in California been here all my life 36 years old now and it's time for a new chapter , I'm moving to Texas

[@Wolvie287]

You dont have any authority buddy to tell where people can move to , I don't agree with a lot of the politics of California so don't paint every person from California like that , we all are not surfer dudes and rich people like the Kardashians, that's just the social media propaganda that's spread to you from here , theres a lot of hard working Americans here that just want a better life or a fresh start somewhere else

[@Wolvie287]

If there's a lot of Californians that do go to Texas to change policies then I dont know what to tell you bud , Texas is slowly turning into a California as well because of the rich California people and companies that moved there and want to take guns away just like they did in California

[@N30WULF]

@@Wolvie287 Kweerlifornians aren’t welcome in Texas!

[@anderch11]

The worst town in Texas is still better than the best town in California!!

[@ineedammo8167]

You forgot Killeen

[@8GrayDemon8]

Makes me feel fortunate about being in El Paso. Despite it's distance, we manage to avoid the horros of the winter blackout. Only concern: political chichanery from State Admins.

[@6inchesfull]

There is plenty to do in Lubbock and the city is continuously growing. They have a great school district that offers free lunch for all students and meals for kids during the summer. Two bad stats shouldn't determine a city to be a bad place.

[@ray5357]

Yeah, it's a good city. I've lived here for a while and it's a nice town with good people overall, good place to live tbh

[@TheJonMaddox]

That's "Prairie View A&M" NOT Texas A&M.. Also those salary stats are largely based on lower income college students which alsi accounts for the majority of the population.

[@ariah1026]

Don't ever live in Mesquite, the bottom of your car will look like shredded cheese, the streets are absolutely horrible. You will need an alignment nearly weekly!!

[@butchfarmer9131]

This guy was just trying to make Texas look bad but I for one wouldn't trade a hand full of Texas dirt for the whole state of California if I had to put up with the politics of that state

[@mickycooper...]

Houston, Texas should be on thiis list.

[@Acrosstheglobechannel]

Hmm can't say Houston occurred to me but I'm open to opinions

[@TravelingTexan23]

I couldn't disagree more, plenty of jobs, maybe the most ethnically diverse city in America, Best Medical center in the nation, All the major sports teams

[@frescoservice5124]

HOUSTON? I LOVE IT HERE tons of work awesome people food and culture

[@daywlkr_svt]

Austin should be on this list

[@brackstonhildebrand5074]

5 years ago it was great, now it's a dumpster train wreck fire.

[@martinsalazar1142]

Austin is Texas' only good city

[@daywlkr_svt]

@@martinsalazar1142 do you live there?

[@brackstonhildebrand5074]

Lol

[@taraupchurch9389]

Born in Borger.... left for CA years ago and so glad we did. I went back in '05 and the place was dusty, dry, and dead. The lake stank of bad fish, the town reeked of oil refining and there was nothing to do but hit the local dive bar or head for Amarillo. Other than the decline in the lake and the closing of 80% of everything, nothing has changed there. I've never gone back and never want to now.

[@andynaz5631]

Tell your Arizona friends to go to california with you.

[@bl8526]

Glad you moved on. Share the horror stories with the rest of CA.

[@righteousredneck777]

I'm from and currently live in Beaumont. It indeed has gotten worse over the years,but I'm not worried about being robbed. I've got that well covered

[@drayk549]

don't go out to Parkdale Mall much?

[@user-bq9ii9vz8e]

Blah, blah, blah another internet toughie. Dude, if you shoot someone it’s not the fun and games you seem to think it is. You’ll be haunted the rest of your life unless you’re a psychopath

[@Shadowjester1985]

With a name like Righteous Redneck, I'm not surprised.

[@AlejandroHernandez-mn6qv]

Monte Alto school disctrict is not even in the city of Hidalgo it is on Hidalgo county but a good 40 mins away from Hidalgo.

[@charleswhite3553]

Dallas Ft worth? lol! that's a nice city. go Plano and Frisco area, beautiful !

[@horseman528]

Dallas Ft. Worth is too crowded also. Traffic jams everywhere you go. Also someone gets shot here just about every day.

[@sqd37l]

many people every day just like that shithole houston

[@holzmann-]

Still better than New York and California‘s best towns.

[@DavidCoxDallas]

Texas A&M is in College Station. Prairie View A&M is NOT to be confused with it. they're not the same.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

My friends from Texas A & M say 'thank you'. College Station says 'thank you'.

[@DavidCoxDallas]

this Austin College (Sherman) alumnus has your back. @@SJR_Media_Group

[@solomongrundy6650]

1 has a good band and 1 had manzel

[@derekcolvin9944]

The pic that you opened the Arlington segment with is of the Dallas Cowboys practice facility in FRISCO, NOT ARLINGTON

[@daedevillewrestling]

I live in Arlington and love it… now I’m self conscious about that

[@RicardoWARElizondo]

I'm surprised you didn't do my Hometown Corpus Christi Texas lately. It actually was ranked number 7 on the most dangerous places to live in the nation.

[@heatherturner2366]

When did Corpitos become dangerous

[@TheTexasTakebyMissVikie]

😳😢 I am in Frost TX

[@randolphsnyder1505]

Well Ricardo,how about you get busy,get involved and do something about it.The sparkling city by the sea with a name like the body of Christ is worth saving.

[@abrammedrano4392]

Man that city is chill.

[@stephenbrock644]

[@meggie6383]

Austin, Houston and Dallas! Period

[@bluejack644]

Every dusty little Texas town looks like Last Great Picture Show was filmed there. It's pretty appealing, I like the rusty dustiness of it all. Screen doors slapping on the breeze, tumbleweeds & what knot.

[@alejandroochoa3541]

How is Dallas on here but not Killeen or Alice?? Corpus should definitely be on here too.

[@f.w.1318]

What makes the RGV rank so low is the proximity to the border, and all the issues that come with that’s, health care is the pits, I worked in that industry over 20 years 15 of them in the mid valley, grew up in Brownsville but had to leave, best choice I made back in 2004, moved to Harlingen mid valley area had some potential, but typical valley style growth, and the allure to bring innovative industries to the RGV never took off, so like any other valley city, if you don’t work in Politics, Healthcare, Law enforcement, or Education there isn’t any other other major industry where one can work and thrive. The lower RGV is also one of the lowest incomes levels in the country, and has the highest recipients of Medicaid and other gov subsidies. As compared to other metro areas in the state minimum wage is still around 7.75 to 8.00 starting,

[@keithosborne6585]

You can thank Biden's open border policy for most of these problems. Especially the border towns.

[@Griffindeleon004]

What's worse is the threats from cartels against our officers, increased corruption, it's always a problem. Take it from a Mexican like me. It's really that bad

[@SophiePix1]

If you live in Brownsville, TX, please comment your opinions on the city and on South Padre Island. I was thinking of moving around there. Thank you!

[@romeotorrezjr9335]

There’s nothing there just the beach which is like 20min away

[@SophiePix1]

@@romeotorrezjr9335 Do you not enjoy living there? Besides the beach being close by, are there any pros or any more cons? I’m trying to move to a location that’s more affordable but still near a beach. Is employment alright in that area? Thank you!

[@GOPGOP-bk2yy]

I lived there for 6 years. You would do better to move to Harlingen. The entire RGV sucks. It's like living in a 3rd world country. South Padre Island is about 25 miles from either & is NOTHING like the beaches in Florida or CA.

[@SophiePix1]

@@GOPGOP-bk2yy I’ll look into Harlingen, thank you so much!

[@GOPGOP-bk2yy]

@@SophiePix1 Also remember they do get hurricanes. The one I was there for in 2008 had substantial flooding etc. If you're into book stores, you will have to go to McAllen which is 50+ miles from Brownsville & 26 miles from Harlingen. About the only thing I miss about the RGV is the food.

[@arturomelendez7615]

Hidalgo is the perfect place to grow a family low crime rate not one single homeless person great schools and a close community ! Not to mention lots of events hosted by the city

[@Acrosstheglobechannel]

Definitely all perspective!

[@rolandbachmann1743]

Dude, there are plenty of homeless in Hidalgo. You just don't see them Cuz there are plenty of brush for them to sleep under. And the fajita Cook off is jot enough to entice people to come here. The biggest draw is our close relationship to Reynosa and it's maquilas. Hidalgo grew because of Nafta. Plain and simple.

[@GOPGOP-bk2yy]

You are kidding right?

[@businesstravels5501]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@arturomelendez7615]

@@rolandbachmann1743 first of all what homeless person sleeps in brush ? Second of all you typically see homeless people asking for money which are nowhere to be found in the city of Hidalgo and I’m pretty sure you might be talking of Hidalgo county as a whole and anyways why does it matter how the city or county grew this country was founded on the harsh labor of slaves and stealing from the native so doesn’t get much lower than that

[@charlescortez6411]

Dallas and Fort Worth are 2 different cities with a 35+ mile stretch in between them. And Ft Wth is way WAY less expensive lol

[@vibrantgleam]

EXACTLY

[@Silly_goober43]

As a person who has been living in Laredo Texas all my life I can say that I didn't it was that bad

[@coltex2397]

I lived in Laredo for 23 years and I’m glad I got the hell out of that town! I loved the food and how people are very family oriented but other than that, it’s a sh@t hole! The mentality of the people and everyone is overweight and ugly!

[@Deontiptop92]

Prairie View, is the home of Prairie View A&M University, not Texas A&M and majority of the people who stay there are College Student. Most working adults stay in the neighboring towns.

[@biterface03]

This makes Lubbock sound like Gotham City lmao Buddy Holly was Batman of the Lubbock Loop.

[@anaelivillarreal8830]

FYI Hidalgo tx is different from Hidalgo County Monte alto is not Hidalgo tx but it's part of Hidalgo county... Also Hidalgo Tx is home to one of biggest artists know as Ramon Ayala and the biggest festival know and Border fest plus its schools are fine and the soccer team are the recent state Champs know it's way different from Monte alto .... please be mindful of this information

[@8Nickgarcia]

As a south Texas resident I was also caught of guard by his info..

[@SMCwasTaken]

Eevee

[@SMCwasTaken]

​@@8NickgarciaEevee

[@8Nickgarcia]

@@SMCwasTaken what?

[@SMCwasTaken]

@@8Nickgarcia Eevee

[@gumpyofthebubba1547]

Almost every town in Texas is better than most towns in California

[@sqd37l]

not saying much

[@jackh.4544]

I am born and raised in McAllen and love it. But if you're moving here then plan on looking for work don't im 46 and have worked since i wad 15 but once i left home to live on my own had to work in the oil field to make good money now i work in IT for a large company still love McAllen and dont plan on ever moving

[@LOGYBEATS]

i live in south texas, hidalgo county. I find it to be pretty nice. people don't make a lot of money but everything is cheap, most people are friendly, down to earth and happy

[@DarkFalls1313]

Del Rio is NOT a bad place to live. Yes, it's hot 🥵, but we have a.c.

[@eliscrimshire5466]

Yeah I've been there that were my mom grew up san antonio should be on this list

[@dariusbrock2351]

Texarkana should've been on this list.

[@danielgouge4639]

True

[@pipi7731]

Well I'm in the RGV also. It's nice here but, property taxes are very high and it's very hot here. High 90s to 116 or so. Hard to do things out in that hot weather. It's easy to move around, we have some very nice roads here. Car prices here tend to be higher. I think that is due to a monopoly on the business. I think they could combine several towns like McAllen, Mission, Alton, Edinburgh and a few more into one city. These towns are all continguous. It's not bad here. We have everything any other city has and a lot more peaceful than many other cities.

[@brucejohnstone6888]

I'm in the RGV. Let them keep saying it's bad here. Maybe it'll keep more people from moving here.

[@SMCwasTaken]

Emolga

[@SMCwasTaken]

​@@brucejohnstone6888Eevee

[@Rileysversion1989tv]

I live in the metro plex fw to be more specific which is a separate city like 45 minutes from Dallas and I love it here

[@Taco_Loco_10]

It grew because people from California flocked to Texas

[@j.n.jacksonjr.170]

Yep you’re right about that!

[@sleeks9939]

CaLOVEfornia! Is there data backing your statement?

[@Beauty_816]

Trust me Texas was and is fine.

[@BustinSider_25]

Where Killeen at ? I live in Belton.. only time I go to Killeen is for tattoos or a HS football game 😂

[@rachelmiller4811]

Well I grew up in College Station. I was there about 30 years. And the town I live in has no stores no bank no gas station. We have 1 restaurant and it’s overpriced. I live in a small town called Nordheim.

[@davidjo9683]

That sounds like my kinda place. Seriously.👍

[@rachelmiller4811]

@@davidjo9683 it’s a nice town. I’m 45 minutes from Victoria 2 hours from Austin 1 hour 30 hours to San Antonio. And Highway 72 goes through the town. And we have a blinking light.

[@davidjo9683]

@@rachelmiller4811 I'm jealous. I love little towns like that.

[@rachelmiller4811]

@@davidjo9683 don’t be jealous sweetheart. If you would come visit let me know

[@315Mikey]

The disclaimer at the beginning that everyone is entitled to their opinion immediately disqualifies objectivity. Data used was provided at least mostly by private studies; which will only say what the money tells them to say. My biased list from 10 to 1 would be Beaumont (boring), Austin (expensive), Houston (crime, traffic), Corpus Christi (heat, malaise), Laredo (heat, crime), Port Arthur (hurricanes, malaise), Lake Jackson (malaise, boring), Pasadena (smell, crime, heat), Bellmead (crime, crime, more crime), and Vidor (overt racism).

[@prepballfan]

Beaumont/Port Arthur......murder murder murder

[@sylvianagy5668]

I glad he said Dallas/Ft Worth don’t move here stay away to many people and too crowded

[@jamor2549]

I was in Galveston back in March and there were homeless everywhere

[@TeutonicTribe]

Well now, let’s get on the bandwagon here folks; I wanna see y’all blame Biden, Democrats & Californians, right?!

[@jamor2549]

@@TeutonicTribe and Gavin Newsome he’s the worst for what he turned California into the state it is

[@bblake5593]

Dallas, Arlington, Fort Worth... 3 distinctively separate cities, each with their own mayor, political, and voter base, are all part of the D/FW area spanning across multiple counties. All three have a plethora of entertainment, commerce, and residential options for each tax bracket despite cost of living differences. Arlington is in Tarrant County. Dallas is in the neighboring Dallas County. Yet the official stadium for the Dallas Cowboys is in Arlington. But that does not make them the same city.

[@Xx_Sterbern_xX]

All the same 😅

[@chrisrunyon2372]

​@@Xx_Sterbern_xXnot the same at all

[@SMCwasTaken]

I cAn coUnT t0 pOTAto

[@bblake5593]

@smc587 understanding women is difficult. I don't know what color the letter 7 smells like. 🤪🤣

[@H_21106]

Itasca should be on this list bro 😭 our superintendent literally got arrested last month

[@SS-tf6kv]

Last I heard Texas A&M was still located in College Station, not Prarie View. Did it move??????

[@fabiangutierrez339]

Lol. All these people saying the RGV's like a 3rd-world country have obviously never lived in a legit 3rd-world country. XD

[@SMCwasTaken]

Slateport City is the worst place to live in

[@TheAgentAaron]

From this Texans POV, half of the cities on this list are on the US/Mexico border. I'll give anyone 3 guesses why those particular cities are not the most ideal locations to move to. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to many, the Mexican cartels operate the border on both sides and have for many years. Hopefully, when a border wall is fully implemented, we will see substantial imprivements. That is whst we anticipate anyhow. Yes, Lubbock is boring. It sits practucallybon the middle of the state. It is a college town and the closest larger cities are Amarillo & Abikene, both which are just as boring as Lubbock. Arlington surprised me as it is home to the Texas Rangers and the Cowboys. Also, Six Flags abd Hurricane Harbor (formerly Wet n' Wild). But even more than this, Arlington is the central point fir Dallas/Ft Worth which makes everything accessible depending on which way one goes. Dallas/Ft Worth surprised me not because of cost of living but because anything and everything one could wish to do is somewhere around here. What truly makes things horrible, especially here in DFW is traffic! Too many people moving here too fast. I know it's a great state but if people continue to move here at this rate, we won't be for long.

[@HEATMY]

You forgot Lockhart, Texas yo. That town blows buns 😂

[@TMac00]

Lol I'm not surprised the RGV made the list.

[@Loneace85]

I’ve lived in Lubbock my whole life, it’s not that bad and is growing pretty fast, also they should have at least put Odessa Texas in the mix!! 😂

[@scratchin-it-rich]

Odessa is WAY worse than Lubbock 😂

[@huntermetal19723]

i lived in odessa for years and it nose dived but trust me big spring was worse

[@Destron5683]

Grew up in the Midland/Odessa area and fully expected one or both to be on the list lol

[@joshleyva2249]

Facts! Odessa is sketchy AF. Also surprised Waco isn’t on this list. That town feels a lot more dangerous than Lubbock. The same goes for Corpus Christi.

[@huntermetal19723]

i lived in big spring in a decent neiborhood and gun shots were a common sound in 89 90 pual harvy said big spring was the murder capital of texas and he was right

[@chanakyaballu143]

can you do a video why many americans are moving to Mexico country in recent times

[@Prince.15306]

Can you do 10 worst towns in Alabama because planning to go to Alabama and I want to visit some towns and some towns are dangerous so I was wondering if you could make a video 10 Worst towns in Alabama. Can you do that next. 😊😊

[@danielgouge4639]

I'm sure Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and Birmingham would be on the list.

[@SMCwasTaken]

Why you going to alabama? I'm reporting you for incest

[@Pekoy956]

I live in the valley and it's stretches from Brownsvill all the way to Laredo.. all these data collected on are bs .. come down and find out your self .. u gunna love it here

[@esmeraldamunoz8803]

I believe who made this video should come to the city of McAllen and check it out. I LOVE McAllen. I believe it is a great city with so much growth and potential. There are a ton of businesses and kind and hardworking people. McAllen has a trhiving mall that has withstood the test of time. it is impressive! They have every brand you can think of. There are a ton of stores filled with merchandise, a ton of mom and pop businesses, a ton of infrastructure growth... freeways, stores, houses. None of that would be happening in the worst city to live in. I do appreciate the great laugh I had, because i just bought a house here and LOVE IT! Best kept secret! Shh! Beautiful Texan City theme park for adults!

[@jessica_entrepreneur]

Shhhh!!

[@kksxxxxx]

I love it too

[@prestondelaney5946]

Lived in Lubbock for many years. I have nothing but love for the Hub City. When people talk about it being a high crime area, I always have to scratch my head bc I just don’t see it. I’ve certainly seen far more bullshit popping off in the Dallas area, close to where I live now.

[@gallimore444]

Mexican on Mexican violence 🤷‍♂️

[@verdant2215]

Bartlett: Am i a joke to you?

[@paulinavaldez3913]

I've lived in Irving,grand prairie,Tyler,Glenrose,Alpine, San Antonio, Beeville, and San Angelo....didn't seem that bad then...now you have all these creeps from Cali and NY flooding in...

[@jamor2549]

I like Alpine! Alicia’s burgers were the best

[@jennig7543]

My friend lives in Arlington for about 2 or 3 years. She living the happiest live with her daughters and her daughters seem to be happy.

[@bruceharmon2073]

Lubbock is a tough town

[@Jace-nq1ih]

The fact that amarillo or midland didn't get mentioned shocks me, Lubbock is a lot better than those places.

[@Loneace85]

@@Jace-nq1ihExactly what I said, I’ve lived in Lubbock for about 30 years now, and Odessa is definitely way more trashy and has lots of crime as well

[@JesseAngel-fk5lw]

I lived in Laredo as a single man, It was a blast!

[@sqd37l]

hooked up with alot of dudes I bet

[@JesseAngel-fk5lw]

@@sqd37l Don’t hate

[@sqd37l]

@@JesseAngel-fk5lw ok

[@GS-to9oe]

Hidalgo the tiny ass town or Hidalgo county? You mentioned Monte Alto; that’s a small town nearly 30 miles away from the CITY of HIDALGO Hidalgo COUNTY includes bigger cities like Mcallen, Pharr, Mission, Edinburg, and Weslaco