Texas is home to about 313,000 Muslims, centered in Houston (the largest community), Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. One of the fastest-growing Muslim populations in the country. With no state income tax and a median home price of about $338,000, Texas offers a compelling combination of affordability and earning power for Muslim families.
For home financing, Texas offers strong options. Guidance Residential (AMJA-endorsed co-ownership), IjaraCDC (Ijara), UIF (AAOIFI-certified Musharakah), and Devon Bank (Murabaha) all serve Texas. Neeyah also operates here. Texas buyers should compare quotes from multiple providers. Different structures produce different total costs.
Texas' pro-business environment drives demand for halal commercial financing. For investing, Texas-based Zoya (headquartered in Dallas) offers halal stock screening. Because Texas has no state income tax, returns on halal ETFs and IRAs compound without state-level taxation. A meaningful advantage over time.
Population, home-price, and income figures: World Population Review (compiled from Census/Pew/ARIS data), 2020 estimates; FHFA House Price Index / Zillow, 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey.