Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Dallas, TX
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About Dallas
Dallas is the anchor city of the metroplex — the ninth-most populous U.S. city (1.3 million at the 2020 census) and, with Fort Worth, the center of the 8.5-million-person DFW metro (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). A small portion of the city extends into Collin County.
Home prices in Dallas
The median listing price in Dallas is $430,000.
Top places in Dallas
- Klyde Warren Park — the deck park over Woodall Rodgers Freeway linking Uptown and the Arts District.
- Dallas Arts District — museums, the Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Winspear Opera House.
- Reunion Tower and Dealey Plaza — skyline icon and historic site.
- Deep Ellum — live music and murals.
- White Rock Lake — trails, kayaking, and the Arboretum nearby.
Commuting from Dallas
- Within the city: ~10–20 minutes to downtown Dallas from most central neighborhoods (approximate).
- Approximate drive from downtown Dallas to downtown Fort Worth: ~40–50 minutes via I-30 (approximate).
Dallas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dallas, TX?
The median listing price in Dallas is $430,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Dallas, TX?
Within the city: ~10–20 minutes to downtown Dallas from most central neighborhoods (approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.