Josephine, TX

Located on the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Josephine gives residents a quiet, small-town setting with plenty of room to spread out. Straddling Collin and Hunt counties, the community attracts newcomers looking for peaceful neighborhoods, open spaces, and a straightforward commute to Garland, Plano, or Dallas. Local students attend schools in the Community Independent School District, which serves families across the surrounding area.

The town got its start in 1888 as a stop along the Cotton Belt railroad, taking its name from the daughter of a local landowner. For decades, it remained a sleepy farming hub centered around rail traffic and the cotton trade. Even as new residential developments arrive and the population expands, Josephine keeps a friendly, relaxed pace that makes it an easy place to call home.