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12 Towns in Texas That Make No Sense Until You Know Why Living Costs Nothing
Long-form16:47
Published Oct 7, 2026, 5:06 PM · 1w ago
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Description
12 Towns in Texas That Make No Sense Until You Know Why Living Costs Nothing
Some Texas towns have no city property tax. Others have homes under $100,000, $500 lots, or even programs that once gave land away for free.
In this video, we explore 12 unusual Texas towns where housing, taxes, or land costs far less than you would expect — and the surprising reason behind each one.
From Stafford and Von Ormy to Hereford, Marlin, Glen Rose, Andrews, Jayton, Roscoe, Spur, Tilden, and La Villa, every town has a different story involving oil, wind farms, power plants, industry, sales taxes, or shrinking populations.
But every bargain comes with a catch.
If you're thinking about moving to Texas, retiring cheaply, buying affordable land, or finding a small town with lower living costs, these are the places worth knowing.
Which Texas town would you actually live in?
#TexasTowns #TexasRealEstate #CheapHomes #AffordableTexas #TexasLiving #CheapLand #SmallTownTexas
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