Another one of the lonestar State's star cities is the City of Watauga in the massive Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Like many great outlying suburbs of the metro area, Watauga enjoys small-town civic living despite great urban amenities that are easily accessible by car and transit.

This city of 13,000 people has some of the lowest crime rates in the region along with some of the best schools. Factor in a strong economic growth strategy, and this is one city that is thoroughly prepared for the future. Closer to Forth Worth than Dallas, residents can reach the downtown Forth Worth region in minutes, while downtown Dallas is about 10-20 minutes away. The Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport is one of the key transportation hubs in the southern United States and is also just minutes from Watauga.

Local businesses and employers include Bell Helicopter and Aircraft Company, along with the venerable General Dynamics. Military contracting is a big part of the local economy, as you can see, as everything from combat and civilian helicopters to the famous Abrams tank roll out of assembly plants dotted around the region.

If you want to start fresh with a new family and maintain close ties to city life, consider doing it in Watauga!