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Texas LDS Real Estate: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Beyond
Texas LDS real estate: 5 operating temples — Dallas (1984), Houston (2000), San Antonio (2005), McAllen (2023). Austin and Prosper/McKinney temples under construction. No Texas state income tax. Texas median $334K. Own Luxury Homes® 12-Point Agent Integrity Audit™.
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Texas LDS Real Estate: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Beyond
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Operating LDS temples in Texas — Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, McAllen, plus Austin and Prosper under construction
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Texas state income tax — saves $10K-$40K annually for high-income LDS professionals vs Utah or California
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Prosper/McKinney Texas Temple under construction — one of the fastest-growing DFW suburbs
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Texas median home price (2025) — more affordable than Utah despite strong economy
Texas has more operating LDS temples than any state outside Utah, Idaho, and California. Five dedicated temples serve an LDS community that spans the entire state — from the energy professionals in Houston to the tech workers in Austin and the DFW professional corridor. Zero state income tax makes Texas the most financially attractive non-Utah destination for high-income LDS families.
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Texas Temple Overview
(1) Dallas Texas Temple: dedicated October 1984. One of the first LDS temples in the South. Serves the large DFW LDS community. DFW metro median: approximately $375,000-$400,000 (2025 after correction). (2) Houston Texas Temple: dedicated August 2000. Serves Greater Houston. Houston median: approximately $335,000 (2025). Strong LDS community among energy sector professionals. (3) San Antonio Texas Temple: dedicated 2005. Serves South Central Texas. San Antonio median: approximately $270,000-$300,000. Military community overlap (JBSA). (4) McAllen Texas Temple: dedicated October 2023. Serves Rio Grande Valley. Growing border community LDS membership. (5) Austin Texas Temple: under construction. Full guide: Austin LDS Guide. (6) Prosper (McKinney) Texas Temple: under construction. Serves one of the fastest-growing DFW suburbs.
The Prosper/McKinney Temple: DFW’s Fastest-Growing LDS Market
Prosper and McKinney, in Collin County north of Dallas, are among the fastest-growing communities in the entire United States. The Prosper Texas Temple (formally named the McKinney Texas Temple) under construction confirms the Church’s recognition of significant LDS population growth in this corridor. DFW LDS families from Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, Allen, and Plano form a substantial and active community. Real estate: Frisco, Prosper, and McKinney homes $450K-$700K+ for family homes in established neighborhoods. New construction in further-out communities more affordable.
Texas No-Tax Advantage: The Financial Math
Texas has no state income tax. For LDS professionals considering Texas vs Utah: Utah state income tax is 4.65% (flat rate as of 2024). On a $200,000 household income: $9,300/year savings. On a $300,000 income: $13,950/year savings. On a $400,000 income: $18,600/year savings. Over 20 years of a career: $186,000-$372,000 in state income tax that stays in the family budget in Texas vs Utah. The LDS family with two high-income professionals (tech, energy, medicine) moving from California to Texas saves even more: California’s top rate is 13.3% vs Texas 0%. A dual-income household earning $500K combined in California saves approximately $50,000-$65,000 per year in state income tax by moving to Texas.
Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO Own Luxury Homes®
“Texas is the LDS destination for families who think primarily in financial terms. The temple access is real — five operating and two more coming. The community is real — established LDS stakes across every major metro. And the income tax math is inescapable. The family that earns $400,000 in Texas vs Utah keeps an extra $18,600 every year. Over a 25-year career, that’s $465,000 that compounds in their favor.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many LDS temples are in Texas?
5 operating: Dallas (1984), Houston (2000), San Antonio (2005), McAllen (2023), plus Gila Valley area. Under construction: Austin and Prosper/McKinney (DFW). Texas has more temples than any state outside Utah, Idaho, and California.
What is the state income tax advantage for LDS families moving to Texas?
Zero Texas state income tax. On $300K household income: saves $13,950/yr vs Utah (4.65%) and $30,000-$40,000/yr vs California (top rate 13.3%). Over a career, the cumulative advantage is significant.
What is the LDS community like in DFW?
Established and growing across multiple stakes. The Prosper/McKinney Temple under construction signals significant growth in Collin County. Communities in Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, Allen, and Plano have strong LDS density. DFW median $375K-$400K after 2025 correction.
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