What are the best areas for daycare in Texas?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Texas are ZIP 75036 (score: 100/100), ZIP 75054 (score: 100/100), ZIP 76005 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for daycare?

A strong location for daycare combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Texas compare to other states for daycare?

Texas averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Daycare Costs in Texas

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and daycare centers competition.

The top markets here average $154,229 in household income, with 25.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 75036 leads at 100, $141,761 median income, zero existing daycare centers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Daycare Centers
#1	ZIP 75036 Pop. 33 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,761	0
#2	ZIP 75054 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,715	0
#3	ZIP 76005 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,352	0
#4	ZIP 79406 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 77059 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,614	0
#6	ZIP 77094 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$160,350	0
#7	ZIP 77204 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#8	ZIP 77345 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,844	0
#9	ZIP 75166 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,130	0
#10	ZIP 78733 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$220,421	0
#11	ZIP 78730 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,450	0
#12	ZIP 78701 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,867	0
#13	ZIP 77578 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,571	0
#14	ZIP 77843 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#15	ZIP 78619 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,667	0
#16	ZIP 78015 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,488	0
#17	ZIP 78163 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,681	0
#18	ZIP 78266 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,470	0
#19	ZIP 75009 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,064	0
#20	ZIP 75024 Pop. 45 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$117,445	25

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Texas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $154,229 in household income. The common thread: daycare demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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