| People who decide to relocate to Dallas will be buying | | | | in the immediate city or surrounding suburbs. Dallas is a |
| a home or renting a home in a major metropolitan area | | | | diverse urban area providing a wide variety of choices |
| where real estate values have remained stable. Both | | | | for anyone buying or renting a home. |
| the cost of living and the unemployment rate are well | | | | Education, Health Care, Culture, Access |
| below the national averages. | | | | The region is especially strong in the terms of |
| Major Population Center in North Texas | | | | education and health care: |
| With a population of 1,240,499 in 2009, Dallas ranks as | | | | - The Dallas Independent School District serves more |
| the ninth largest city in the United States and the third | | | | than 160,000 students. |
| largest in Texas. Although separated from neighboring | | | | - Overall, the DFW Metroplex is home to 17 two-year |
| Fort Worth by 32 miles, the two cities, forming the | | | | technical/trade colleges. |
| DFW Metroplex, comprise the 12th largest metro | | | | - There are 7 private colleges and universities, and six |
| economy in the world with the fourth largest labor | | | | public four-year colleges and universities. |
| force in the United States. | | | | In the arena of health care: |
| Fort Worth has a population of 600,000 and is the 19th | | | | - There are more than 100 hospitals across the |
| largest city in the nation and one of "America's Most | | | | metroplex with some 17,000 beds. |
| Livable Communities." Whereas Fort Worth cherishes | | | | - These facilities are staffed by 12,800 physicians that |
| its western tradition and "Cow Town" image, Dallas | | | | practice in more than 175 specialties. |
| fully embraces its role as a modern, 21st century, urban | | | | Culturally, the region is home to more than 25 art |
| leader, proudly designated as one of the country's | | | | museums and countless galleries. There are nine |
| "Most Ethnically Diverse Communities." | | | | museums in Dallas itself, which boasts one of the |
| Diverse Population, Stable Economy, Strong Real | | | | largest urban arts districts in America including 115 public |
| Estate | | | | works of art in the city. The Morton H. Myerson |
| Together Dallas and Fort Worth form one of most | | | | Center is the headquarters for the Dallas Symphony |
| vibrant and compelling population centers in the United | | | | Orchestra and features a full calendar of events |
| States. The area's healthy economy is a significant | | | | throughout the year. |
| draw for young professionals and families seeking to | | | | Good Weather, Easy Access |
| relocate to Dallas. | | | | For the most part relocating to Dallas means a move |
| The cost of living index in the city is 7.06% lower than | | | | to a moderate climate with seasonal summer highs in |
| the rest of the nation (aided in part by the fact that | | | | July and August. During those months temperatures |
| Texas has no state income tax.) Dallas has grown at | | | | can and do climb above 100 degrees, but fortunately |
| a rate of 3.73% since 2000 with a population of 50.4% | | | | there are enough indoor attractions and activities to |
| males to 49.6% females. The median age is 30.5 | | | | offset the heat. Generally late January and February |
| years. | | | | are the coldest months, with some light icing occurring |
| In May 2010, unemployment in Dallas stands at roughly | | | | routinely. |
| 8% compared to the national average of around 10%. | | | | Travel into the metroplex centers on DFW International |
| In recent years tech industries have made strong | | | | Airport, located midway between Dallas and Fort |
| inroads in the metroplex. The city now has more than | | | | Worth. The facility ranks third in the world in the scope |
| 233,000 tech workers, more than Austin and Houston | | | | of its operations and seventh in terms of passenger |
| combined, and is home to major companies including | | | | volume. |
| Research in Motion (the maker of BlackBerry | | | | The decision to relocate to Dallas will bring you and |
| smartphones), AT&T, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin. | | | | your family to the major population center in North |
| Real estate values in Dallas have weathered the | | | | Texas, a region with a growing tech-based economy, |
| recession well, remaining relatively stable with fewer of | | | | and a low cost of living counter-balanced by a high |
| the wild price swings that have plagued other parts of | | | | standard of living. |
| the country. Currently median home prices stand at | | | | With low unemployment, no state income tax, excellent |
| approximately $115,850, although they vary widely by | | | | real estate values, and extensive educational and |
| neighborhoods within the city. | | | | health care resources, the DFW Metroplex and Dallas |
| Anyone who is going to relocate to Dallas should work | | | | in particular is an excellent choice for young |
| with a knowledgeable real estate professional who | | | | professionals and families seeking to establish a new |
| can apprise them of all the implications of any location | | | | life in a growing, upscale, modern community. |