#1
For job growth with a
net gain of 139,700 jobs
(December 2023)
#1
Best state for business,
18 consecutive years
(Chief Executive Magazine)
11.3M+
Residents will live in DFW by 2045
(U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce, NCTCOG)
More Industry
Diversity
Than New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles
90min
Travel time between Dallas and Houston once new high speed rail line is completed in 2026
(Dallas Regional Economic Development Guide 2021)
$136B
Dedicated towards development of integrated transportation system of roads, public transit, bicycle, pedestrian facilities, and autonomous vehicles
(Dallas Regional Economic Development Guide 2021)
8
Major 4-year universities
3
Carnegie Tier 1 universities
#1
Region in Texas for higher
education enrollment and
degree completion
72%
Of DFW higher education
graduates stay and work
in the region
5
School districts all with 89
or better rating
NORTH TEXAS IS AN INCREDIBLE PLACE TO LIVE A FULL AND REWARDING LIFE.
There are a variety of vibrant neighborhoods that accommodate a range of lifestyles and incomes. The cost of living is significantly lower than most major metropolitan cities in the U.S. Home prices are among the most affordable in the country, with a median home price under $350,000.