Dallas, Texas 

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Population

1,300,239

+9.4% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

7.4%

Cost of Living

101 / 100

Median Home Price

$295,100

Median Income

$58,231

Comfort Index (Climate)

3.7 / 7.5

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas is a bustling metropolis with a rich cultural history and plenty of things to see and do. From world-class attractions like the Dallas Zoo and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, to incredible shopping experiences in Downtown Dallas' West End Historic District - there's something for everyone. With its vibrant nightlife, delicious food scene spanning from classic Tex-Mex to modern cuisine, and wide range of outdoor activities like hiking, biking and golf - Dallas is ideal for those seeking an exciting city escape. The Big D is truly a one-of-a-kind destination that offers something unique for every visitor! Regional center - Northeast Texas.
State: Texas
County: Dallas County
Metro Area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area
City: Dallas
Zip Codes: 75217, 75211, 75228, 75243, 75227, 75287, 75216, 75220, 75231, 75206, 47 total
Cost of Living: 1.0% higher
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 596 ft above sea level

Pros
Entertainment
Arts and culture
Diverse economy
Cons
Growth and sprawl
Unattractive physical setting
Summer heat

What Bert Has To Say About Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro Area

Dallas is the eastern, larger half of the Dallas–Fort Worth “Metroplex.” Dallas is what most people think of when they first think of Texas—big, busy, growing, cosmopolitan, rich, glitzy, and self-confident. Dozens of gleaming downtown skyscrapers tower above the level plains, while an assortment of neighborhoods and suburban commercial centers sprawl in all directions around the city core. It has far outgrown its beltway and is supported by a spider web of freeways going in all directions, a network almost without compare in other U.S. cities. Long commutes are common, thanks to the large population, growth rate, and urban sprawl, but most don’t commute to the city itself. A rapidly developing rail-transit program is helping to cope, but Dallas is pretty much as “motor city.”


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Dallas is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Dallas jobs have increased by 3.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Dallas's cost of living is 1.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Dallas's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Dallas, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Dallas county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 64.9% to 33.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Dallas's population is 1,300,239 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 26.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Dallas is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.8%.

SCHOOLS
Dallas public schools spend $11,054 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Dallas. More Education



Best Places to Live in Dallas Rankings


Housing Market in Dallas

It's a good time to buy in Dallas. Home Appreciation is up 13.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Dallas is .

Reviews for Dallas   227 Reviews
Not good. Not good, at all. - 6/17/2021
I have lived in Dallas, as well as areas around the Dallas Metroplex, for over 20 years. With that said, what I have seen in that time, has not been overly pleasing; and... Read More

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NOT THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, BY FAR - 5/16/2021
There is only one thing I found to be relatively good in this city: upscale restaurants. The food is tasty but only in upscale restaurants, I am vegan, and still found... Read More

NOT THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, BY FAR - 5/12/2021
I would have to agree with the low stars reviews for this place. I really gave it a try and wanted to find more positive than negative in this palce, but it's not... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN DALLAS, TEXAS
75217, 75211, 75228, 75243, 75227, 75287, 75216, 75220, 75231, 75206, 47 total

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