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More Fortune 500 headquarters than any US metro outside New York. Pair that with DFW Airport's 62 million annual passengers and the Cowboys' global fanbase, and Dallas becomes impossible to ignore.

  • 1,305,000 City population
  • 7,800,000 Metro area
  • 1841 Founded
  • North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex) Region
What Dallas Is Known For

Why people move to Dallas.

  • 24 Fortune 500 HQs in DFW — AT&T, ExxonMobil, American Airlines, McKesson, and Southwest among others
  • DFW International Airport — 3rd busiest US airport by passengers, largest in Texas by area
  • The Dallas Cowboys — the most valuable sports franchise in North America
  • Dealey Plaza — JFK assassination site and associated museum
  • No state income tax — a major relocation driver for California and New York expats
  • Texas-sized sprawl — DFW spans 9,200+ square miles across 200+ cities
Fun Fact

Dallas was founded as a pure land-speculation scheme — there was no real geographic reason for a city at that location. John Neely Bryan picked the site in 1841 thinking it would become a river-port, but the Trinity River proved un-navigable. The city grew anyway because it sat at the intersection of cattle trails and, eventually, railroads.

Neighborhoods

Where people live in Dallas.

A quick guide to Dallas's most moved-to neighborhoods.

  • Uptown

    Walkable, dense urban neighborhood north of downtown. High-rise condos, rooftop bars, and the McKinney Avenue trolley line. Parking permits and building COIs required.

  • Highland Park & University Park

    Affluent separate cities inside Dallas. Old-money estates, SMU campus, their own school district. Strict architectural review.

  • Oak Lawn

    Historically LGBTQ+ Dallas neighborhood; now a mixed urban area with high-rises, restaurants, and older apartments.

  • Bishop Arts District

    Restored 1920s commercial district in North Oak Cliff. Walkable restaurants, independent shops, Victorian and Craftsman homes nearby.

  • Deep Ellum

    Former warehouse and blues district east of downtown. Live music venues, lofts, and one of the oldest African-American commercial districts in the South.

  • Knox-Henderson & Lakewood

    Affluent inner-ring neighborhoods with Tudor Revival homes, White Rock Lake access, and top-rated schools.

Things To Do

Where people spend their time in Dallas.

  • The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Downtown
  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden East Dallas
  • AT&T Stadium (Cowboys) Arlington
  • Dallas Museum of Art Arts District
  • Reunion Tower Downtown
  • White Rock Lake Park East Dallas
What To Know

Planning a Dallas move.

  • North Texas sits in Tornado Alley. April–June brings the highest severe-weather activity, and DFW has a long tornado history. Confirm severe-weather rescheduling with your mover for spring moves.
  • DFW summer heat is brutal (100°F+ routinely June–September) with high humidity. Movers start at dawn; heat-sensitive items (electronics, candles, medications) can warp in afternoon truck cabins. Schedule morning-only or choose October–April when possible.
  • DFW traffic on I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-75 (Central Expressway), and the Dallas North Tollway is congested 6–10 AM and 3–7 PM. Movers bill hourly — early morning starts save real labor cost on cross-metro moves.
  • Texas has no state income tax but some of the highest property taxes in the country (1.7–2.2% effective rate on assessed value). On a $400K home, that's $7,000–$9,000/year in property tax alone. Factor into monthly budget before relocating.
Common Questions

Moving in Dallas: FAQ.

How much does it cost to move within Dallas?

Local moves under 50 miles run $900–$3,100 for a 1–2 bedroom and $3,000–$7,000 for a 3–4 bedroom. DFW is a medium-priced market — cheaper than the coasts, pricier than most of Texas. Uptown and Downtown high-rise moves add 10–15% for COI and parking logistics.

What should I know about Dallas tornado season?

April through June is peak. Moore/DFW has seen major tornadoes in recent decades, and the metro's tornado sirens are a common spring fact of life. Monitor NWS Storm Prediction Center outlooks before spring move days, and confirm your mover has severe-weather rescheduling in writing.

Do Dallas movers need a state license?

Yes. Texas household-goods movers must be licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and display a valid TxDMV motor carrier number. Verify any Dallas mover's license at the TxDMV Motor Carrier public lookup. Unlicensed movers are a recurring problem in the DFW market.

Is DFW really the same as Dallas?

DFW refers to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex — two core cities (Dallas and Fort Worth) plus 200+ surrounding suburbs (Plano, Frisco, Irving, Arlington, Carrollton, etc.). Dallas proper is about 1.3M people; the full metro is 7.8M. Many 'Dallas' residents actually live in suburbs like Plano or Frisco and rarely visit Dallas proper.

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