Thinking about moving to Dallas, Texas? You’re not alone. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest metropolitan in the country. As a city, Dallas soars to the third largest in Texas and the ninth largest in the country. The sheer number of people living here can be a pro or a con depending on your perspective.
1. Everything is bigger in TEXAS, and Dallas is no exception!
Dallas is approximately 343 square miles, thats over 100 square miles larger than Chicago, and 10x as large as Manhattan.
2. There are a lot of cool places to live in Dallas!
Finding the right neighborhood in Dallas (not to mention the Metroplex) can be overwhelming. Thankfully there are sprawling suburbs, master planned communities, and walk-able neighborhoods to choose from.
3. The cost of houseing is going up!
Accoriding to Zillow the median home price in Dallas is expected to jump 9% this year. And Rentjungle.com states that a one bedroom apartment in Dallas runs roughtly $1,241 per month. Dont wait to jump in the market before prices rise.
4. Taxes work just a bit differently here in Texas...
If you're not from Texas, you may be surprised to learn there are no state or locate income taxes. SWEET! However you will pay property taxes if you're a home owner. Property taxes can very greatly from city to city so do your research before you buy.
5. Need a job? Dallas has the fastest growing job market in the country.
The Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex added more than 100,000 jobs in 2016-2017 and the trend is expected to continue.
