Best Job Markets in Texas
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Texas based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. North Alamo leads the ranking with a value of 0.1% and a population of 4,843.
The top three cities are North Alamo (0.1%), Childress (0.2%), and Indian Springs (0.2%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Texas.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Alamo | 0.1% | 4,843 |
| #2 | Childress | 0.2% | 5,964 |
| #3 | Indian Springs | 0.2% | 1,008 |
| #4 | Panhandle | 0.2% | 2,613 |
| #5 | Wellington | 0.2% | 2,008 |
| #6 | Chillicothe | 0.3% | 606 |
| #7 | Edgewood | 0.3% | 1,869 |
| #8 | McLean | 0.3% | 855 |
| #9 | Thorntonville | 0.3% | 678 |
| #10 | Elsa | 0.4% | 5,688 |
| #11 | Gonzales | 0.4% | 7,180 |
| #12 | Groom | 0.4% | 462 |
| #13 | Hardin | 0.4% | 702 |
| #14 | LaCoste | 0.4% | 1,497 |
| #15 | Leroy | 0.4% | 406 |
| #16 | Port O'Connor | 0.4% | 698 |
| #17 | Coolidge | 0.5% | 899 |
| #18 | Earth | 0.5% | 937 |
| #19 | Frost | 0.5% | 971 |
| #20 | Gause | 0.5% | 376 |
| #21 | Itasca | 0.5% | 2,015 |
| #22 | New Deal | 0.5% | 927 |
| #23 | Plum Grove | 0.5% | 2,425 |
| #24 | Abbott | 0.6% | 323 |
| #25 | Callisburg | 0.6% | 283 |
| #26 | Ferris | 0.6% | 2,932 |
| #27 | Follett | 0.6% | 346 |
| #28 | Hebron | 0.6% | 245 |
| #29 | Magnolia | 0.6% | 3,230 |
| #30 | Muleshoe | 0.6% | 5,328 |
| #31 | Shady Hollow | 0.6% | 5,821 |
| #32 | Spring Branch | 0.6% | 260 |
| #33 | Tuscola | 0.6% | 989 |
| #34 | Argyle | 0.7% | 4,970 |
| #35 | Barry | 0.7% | 336 |
| #36 | Circle D-KC Estates | 0.7% | 3,321 |
| #37 | Highland Haven | 0.7% | 452 |
| #38 | Ingleside on the Bay | 0.7% | 763 |
| #39 | Malakoff | 0.7% | 2,227 |
| #40 | Moody | 0.7% | 1,258 |
| #41 | Muenster | 0.7% | 1,462 |
| #42 | Opdyke West | 0.7% | 230 |
| #43 | St. Hedwig | 0.7% | 2,839 |
| #44 | Van Horn | 0.7% | 1,965 |
| #45 | Berryville | 0.8% | 1,176 |
| #46 | DISH | 0.8% | 614 |
| #47 | Morgan's Point | 0.8% | 255 |
| #48 | Needville | 0.8% | 3,076 |
| #49 | New Fairview | 0.8% | 1,521 |
| #50 | Trinidad | 0.8% | 877 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Texas?
North Alamo ranks #1 for best job markets in Texas with a value of 0.1% and a population of 4,843.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Texas?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Texas. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Texas compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Texas's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.