Personalities

Who Thrives in Texas' Bigger-Than-Life Lifestyle?

Is Texas right for me? If you're a cowboy, adventure junkie, or foodie, you'll two-step through Texas life, loving every sunset and floating every river. If you're a minimalist, Wall Street exec, or surfer dude, you'll find your vibe only sort of fits in here among the brisket pits and big hair.

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Francesca Hernandez-Singer
Texas Local Expert

Francesca, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move

Francesca is a Texas native who somehow lived in five countries, four states, and 12 cities before admitting that no place does it quite like Texas. Her moving record is so long she stopped counting at 30, although the low point was definitely the time an airline flew her overseas but left her dog behind (it took some foreign dog treats, but he eventually forgave her). When she’s not devouring Tex-Mex, she’s in the yard gardening, in the kitchen baking, or in the garage rebuilding a motorcycle that definitely did not need another wrench taken to it. At Snappy Scout, all that wanderlust and Texas rootedness helps her guide newcomers in the right direction.

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Written with local insight from Snappy Scout relocation experts

Who Fits Texas Best?

Ranked by how well each personality tends to thrive here, from can't-miss matches to tougher fits.

Cowboy

Great Fit
96%

Fort Worth Stockyards rodeos and Amarillo’s Big Texan steak challenge

Best Texas Cities/Areas
Fort WorthAmarillo

Adventure Junkie

Great Fit
91%

Kayaking Lady Bird Lake, climbing Hueco Tanks, and hiking Big Bend’s desert trails

Best Texas Cities/Areas
AustinBig Bend

Foodie

Great Fit
89%

Houston’s Viet Cajun crawfish, La Fonda on Main in San Antonio, and Franklin Barbecue’s legendary brisket

Best Texas Cities/Areas
HoustonAustinSan Antonio

Craft Beer Fan

Great Fit
86%

Austin’s Jester King Brewery and Denton’s buzzing craft scene

Best Texas Cities/Areas
AustinDenton

College Student

Great Fit
84%

Tailgates at UT, Aggie yell practice, and Raiderland parties

Best Texas Cities/Areas
AustinCollege StationLubbock

Tech Bro

Great Fit
81%

Austin’s laid back Silicon Hills startups and Plano’s corporate tech parks

Best Texas Cities/Areas
AustinPlano

Dog Momma

Good Fit
78%

Zilker Park off-leash play and White Rock Lake trails

Best Texas Cities/Areas
AustinDallas

Farmer's Market Regular

Good Fit
74%

Mueller Market in Austin, Dallas Farmers Market stalls and Fredericksburg peach orchards

Best Texas Cities/Areas
AustinDallasFredericksburg

DIYer

Good Fit
71%

Waco’s Magnolia Market and Tyler’s flea market treasure hunts

Best Texas Cities/Areas
WacoTyler
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