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The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 364 towns of 500–10,000 people in Texas, scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Alamo Heights, TX.

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The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas1. Alamo Heightsscore 1002. Cockrell Hillscore 1003. River Oaksscore 994. Terrell Hillsscore 995. Jacinto Cityscore 986. Ciscoscore 967. Slatonscore 968. Noconascore 959. Falfurriasscore 9310. Marlinscore 9111. Nassau Bayscore 9112. Smithvillescore 9113. Taftscore 9114. Lake Worthscore 9115. Richland Hillsscore 8916. Childressscore 8917. Tuliascore 8918. Castle Hillsscore 8919. Hillsboroscore 8920. Windcrestscore 8921. Hamiltonscore 8922. West Orangescore 8923. Bradyscore 8924. Comanchescore 8825. Crockettscore 87
  1. 25Crockett, Texas

    Median year built: 81st percentile · Walkability: 93rd percentile

    Crockett is a city of 6,332 people in Houston County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $121,100 against household income of $38,869; January lows average 36°F.

    6,332 people · Houston County · median home $121,100 · income $38,869 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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    Crockett: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes81th pctWalkability93th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  2. 24Comanche, Texas

    Median year built: 91st percentile · Walkability: 84th percentile

    Comanche is a city of 4,211 people in Comanche County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $125,700 against household income of $51,981; January lows average 34°F.

    4,211 people · Comanche County · median home $125,700 · income $51,981 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Comanche: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes91th pctWalkability84th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  3. 23Brady, Texas

    Median year built: 91st percentile · Walkability: 86th percentile

    Brady is a city of 5,118 people in McCulloch County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $138,800 against household income of $46,250; January lows average 35°F.

    5,118 people · McCulloch County · median home $138,800 · income $46,250 · Jan low 35°F · 0 in snow

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    Brady: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes91th pctWalkability86th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  4. 22West Orange, Texas

    Median year built: 83rd percentile · Walkability: 94th percentile

    West Orange is a city of 3,459 people in Orange County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $110,700 against household income of $60,323; January lows average 40°F.

    3,459 people · Orange County · median home $110,700 · income $60,323 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    West Orange: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes83th pctWalkability94th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  5. 21Hamilton, Texas

    Median year built: 97th percentile · Walkability: 80th percentile

    Hamilton is a city of 2,895 people in Hamilton County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $102,100 against household income of $43,780; January lows average 34°F.

    2,895 people · Hamilton County · median home $102,100 · income $43,780 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Hamilton: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes97th pctWalkability80th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  6. 20Windcrest, Texas

    Median year built: 79th percentile · Walkability: 98th percentile

    Windcrest is a city of 5,865 people in Bexar County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $302,000 against household income of $89,844; January lows average 40°F.

    5,865 people · Bexar County · median home $302,000 · income $89,844 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Windcrest: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes79th pctWalkability98th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  7. 19Hillsboro, Texas

    Median year built: 85th percentile · Walkability: 92nd percentile

    Hillsboro is a city of 8,221 people in Hill County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $157,900 against household income of $56,083; January lows average 34°F.

    8,221 people · Hill County · median home $157,900 · income $56,083 · Jan low 34°F · 1 in snow

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    Hillsboro: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes85th pctWalkability92th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  8. 18Castle Hills, Texas

    Median year built: 92nd percentile · Walkability: 86th percentile

    Castle Hills is a city of 3,978 people in Bexar County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $419,400 against household income of $95,391; January lows average 41°F.

    3,978 people · Bexar County · median home $419,400 · income $95,391 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Castle Hills: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes92th pctWalkability86th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  9. 17Tulia, Texas

    Median year built: 97th percentile · Walkability: 81st percentile

    Tulia is a city of 4,473 people in Swisher County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $81,100 against household income of $32,288; January lows average 23°F.

    4,473 people · Swisher County · median home $81,100 · income $32,288 · Jan low 23°F · 11 in snow

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    Tulia: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes97th pctWalkability81th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  10. 16Childress, Texas

    Median year built: 95th percentile · Walkability: 83rd percentile

    Childress is a city of 5,737 people in Childress County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $85,900 against household income of $57,644; January lows average 29°F.

    5,737 people · Childress County · median home $85,900 · income $57,644 · Jan low 29°F · 6 in snow

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    Childress: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes95th pctWalkability83th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  11. 15Richland Hills, Texas

    Median year built: 97th percentile · Walkability: 81st percentile

    Richland Hills is a city of 8,621 people in Tarrant County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $248,100 against household income of $66,721; January lows average 36°F.

    8,621 people · Tarrant County · median home $248,100 · income $66,721 · Jan low 36°F · 2 in snow

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    Richland Hills: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes97th pctWalkability81th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  12. 14Lake Worth, Texas

    Median year built: 88th percentile · Walkability: 93rd percentile

    Lake Worth is a city of 4,711 people in Tarrant County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $236,700 against household income of $81,910; January lows average 37°F.

    4,711 people · Tarrant County · median home $236,700 · income $81,910 · Jan low 37°F · 2 in snow

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    Lake Worth: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes88th pctWalkability93th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  13. 13Taft, Texas

    Median year built: 93rd percentile · Walkability: 89th percentile

    Taft is a city of 2,801 people in San Patricio County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $124,200 against household income of $73,032; January lows average 44°F.

    2,801 people · San Patricio County · median home $124,200 · income $73,032 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Taft: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes93th pctWalkability89th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  14. 12Smithville, Texas

    Median year built: 90th percentile · Walkability: 92nd percentile

    Smithville is a city of 3,922 people in Bastrop County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $254,400 against household income of $59,977; January lows average 39°F.

    3,922 people · Bastrop County · median home $254,400 · income $59,977 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Smithville: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes90th pctWalkability92th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  15. 11Nassau Bay, Texas

    Median year built: 85th percentile · Walkability: 97th percentile

    Nassau Bay is a city of 5,347 people in Harris County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $374,600 against household income of $71,696; January lows average 46°F.

    5,347 people · Harris County · median home $374,600 · income $71,696 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Nassau Bay: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes85th pctWalkability97th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  16. 10Marlin, Texas

    Median year built: 90th percentile · Walkability: 92nd percentile

    Marlin is a city of 5,462 people in Falls County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $66,000 against household income of $36,426; January lows average 34°F.

    5,462 people · Falls County · median home $66,000 · income $36,426 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Marlin: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes90th pctWalkability92th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  17. 9Falfurrias, Texas

    Median year built: 97th percentile · Walkability: 88th percentile

    Falfurrias is a city of 4,609 people in Brooks County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $79,900 against household income of $49,167; January lows average 43°F.

    4,609 people · Brooks County · median home $79,900 · income $49,167 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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    Falfurrias: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes97th pctWalkability88th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  18. 8Nocona, Texas

    Median year built: 97th percentile · Walkability: 93rd percentile

    Nocona is a city of 3,002 people in Montague County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $122,400 against household income of $42,731; January lows average 31°F.

    3,002 people · Montague County · median home $122,400 · income $42,731 · Jan low 31°F · 1 in snow

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    Nocona: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes97th pctWalkability93th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  19. 7Slaton, Texas

    Median year built: 94th percentile · Walkability: 98th percentile

    Slaton is a city of 5,858 people in Lubbock County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $84,600 against household income of $56,676; January lows average 30°F.

    5,858 people · Lubbock County · median home $84,600 · income $56,676 · Jan low 30°F · 5 in snow

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    Slaton: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes94th pctWalkability98th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  20. 6Cisco, Texas

    Median year built: 99th percentile · Walkability: 93rd percentile

    Cisco, Texas
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    Cisco is a city of 3,883 people in Eastland County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $104,300 against household income of $58,550; January lows average 30°F.

    3,883 people · Eastland County · median home $104,300 · income $58,550 · Jan low 30°F · 2 in snow

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    Cisco: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes99th pctWalkability93th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  21. 5Jacinto City, Texas

    Median year built: 96th percentile · Walkability: 99th percentile

    Jacinto City is a city of 9,613 people in Harris County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $156,200 against household income of $47,318; January lows average 44°F.

    9,613 people · Harris County · median home $156,200 · income $47,318 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Jacinto City: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes96th pctWalkability99th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  22. 4Terrell Hills, Texas

    Median year built: 98th percentile · Walkability: 99th percentile

    Terrell Hills is a city of 5,045 people in Bexar County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $838,400 against household income of $186,400; January lows average 40°F.

    5,045 people · Bexar County · median home $838,400 · income $186,400 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Terrell Hills: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes98th pctWalkability99th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  23. 3River Oaks, Texas

    Median year built: 99th percentile · Walkability: 99th percentile

    River Oaks is a city of 7,646 people in Tarrant County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $223,800 against household income of $63,500; January lows average 37°F.

    7,646 people · Tarrant County · median home $223,800 · income $63,500 · Jan low 37°F · 2 in snow

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    River Oaks: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes99th pctWalkability99th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  24. 2Cockrell Hill, Texas

    Median year built: 99th percentile · Walkability: 100th percentile

    Cockrell Hill is a city of 3,815 people in Dallas County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $189,800 against household income of $52,292; January lows average 38°F.

    3,815 people · Dallas County · median home $189,800 · income $52,292 · Jan low 38°F · 2 in snow

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    Cockrell Hill: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes99th pctWalkability100th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.
  25. 1Alamo Heights, Texas

    Median year built: 100th percentile · Walkability: 100th percentile

    Alamo Heights is a city of 7,357 people in Bexar County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $779,400 against household income of $183,088; January lows average 40°F.

    7,357 people · Bexar County · median home $779,400 · income $183,088 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Alamo Heights: The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Texas scoresHistoric homes100th pctWalkability100th pct
    Percentile vs Texas towns on each part of this ranking.

Price vs ranking

Median home value vs ranking, Texas towns0255075100$49K$264K$478K$692K$907KMedian home valuePercentile
Orange squares are the 25 towns on this list; green dots are other towns on The Town Files in Texas.

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Methodology. We ranked 364 towns of 500–10,000 people in Texas (2020 Census population). Lifestyle measures are The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025), shown as percentiles. The combined score is the average of the percentiles shown for each town; a town must be above the middle on every one. Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: