Yes, that viral DFW population map is true. North Texas is bigger than most states.

DFW is one of the most-populated metro areas in the country. It would also be one of the bigger states, as a viral map ...
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Map Shows US Cities With the Best Real Estate Markets

McKinney, Texas, has claimed the top spot in WalletHub's 2025 rankings of the best real estate markets in the U.S., followed by Cary, North Carolina, and Irvine, California. The report compared 300 ...