11 Celebs Who Moved to Texas on Why It’s the Best Place for Them

Beyond its cultural significance, Texas has a reputation for affordability, largely due to its relatively lower cost of living and absence of state income tax. This appeal of personal finance, combined with a business-friendly environment, has attracted entrepreneurs and their companies over the years.

Word has spread – and cities in the Lone Star State often top lists of the top places for Americans to move.

According to a Business Insider analysis of individual-level data from the Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey, more than 668,300 people moved to Texas between 2021 and 2022, the most recent time period for which data is available. This makes Texas the second most popular destination in the US for movers, just behind Florida, which had about 739,000 people move during the same period.

Among the hordes of Texas movers are a few celebrities. This reflects a broader trend of wealth realignment in the United States, where even the proverbial Joneses are moving to areas where their money goes further and the weather is more favorable.

Consider supermodel Bella Hadid, who moved to Fort Worth, Texas, this year to live with her professional equestrian boyfriend, Adan Banuelos. Actress Emma Stone and comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan have left LA for Austin in recent years.

Many other stars have also moved to Texas.

Business Insider has compiled a list of 11 notable celebrities and business people who have moved themselves — and in some cases, their businesses — to the Lone Star State.

The list is presented in alphabetical order by surname.