{"id":1651,"date":"2020-01-07T23:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T23:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/?page_id=1651"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:05:06","slug":"moving-to-dallas-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Moving Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"c-hero-banner-level-three not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-hero-banner-level-three\" style=\"\">    <div class=\"c-hero-banner c-hero-banner-level-three hero-banner-level-three min-h-[179px] bg-primary bg-[bottom_right_-92px] bg-no-repeat m-[0_auto_48px] px-[70px] max-lg:px-[20px] max-lg:bg-[bottom_right_-142px] max-md:m-[0_auto_64px] max-md:w-full max-md:min-h-[148px]   \"   style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.jpg);\" >\n\t    <div class=\" max-w-full px-[15px] mx-auto\">\n            <div class=\" flex flex-wrap mx-[-15px]\">\n                <div class=\" relative p-0 lg:px-[5px] flex-1 max-w-none min-h-[179px] max-md:min-h-[148px]\">\n                    <div class=\" h-full w-full max-w-[900px]\">\n                                                    <p \n                                class=\"max-md:text-[38px] max-lg:text-[44px] max-lg:bottom-[38%] max-md:w-full max-md:bottom-[36%] text-white absolute bottom-[34%] text-[60px] leading-none font-condensed font-semibold uppercase drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] mb-0 w-full max-w-[900px]\"\n                            >\n                                Dallas Moving Guide                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"relative after:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes.png')] after:absolute after:bg-cover after:bg-bottom after:w-[830px] after:h-[10px] after:bottom-[-6px] after:left-[-70px] after:max-md:bg-no-repeat after:max-md:w-full after:max-md:h-[11px] after:max-md:left-[-20px] after:max-md:bg-contain after:max-md:bg-left after:max-md:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes-mob.png')]\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"c-breadcrumbs not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-breadcrumbs\" style=\"\"><nav> <ol class='c-breadcrumbs_list-items'> <li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'><a href=\/moving-company>Home Moving<\/a><\/li><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'> <a href=\/moving-company\/dallas>Dallas<\/a><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item active'>Dallas Moving Guide<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving to Dallas, TX? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The one word you need to know if you&#8217;re thinking of making a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/dallas\/\">residential move to Dallas<\/a>&nbsp;is &#8220;sprawling.&#8221; The city is an impressive 385 square miles and the combined Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area, also known as the Metroplex, is more than 1,800 square miles. The population is booming, too, according to the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2018\/popest-metro-county.html\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Census Bureau<\/a>, with the area seeing a 146,000 population increase in 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything may really be bigger in Texas, with Dallas leading the way. It has all you&#8217;d expect from the fourth-largest metropolis in the U.S., plus the challenges that come with big-city living. Read on for just some of what you need to know about&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/dallas\/\">moving to Dallas<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Prepare to Take the Wheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you move to Dallas, you&#8217;re going to need a car. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest inland metro area in the country. While public transportation choices are solid, it may not be enough for all of your needs. The good news is that major highways and interstates make it easy to find your way around, and the downtown districts of both Dallas and <a href=\"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/fort-worth-tx-movers\/\">Fort Worth<\/a> are highly walkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your public transportation options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Dallas Area Rapid Transit (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Area Rapid Transit<\/a>&nbsp;(DART)<\/strong>: This light rail system has 64 stations and four lines serving Dallas from the pre-dawn hours to midnight seven days a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Trinity Railway Express (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/trinityrailwayexpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trinity Railway Express<\/a><\/strong>: Trinity trains connect Dallas and Fort Worth (and points in between) every day except Sunday. It&#8217;s a good way to get from either city to DFW International Airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"DART Bus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dart.org\/schedules\/schedules.asp?zeon=bus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DART Bus<\/a><\/strong>: Local and express routes run throughout the Metroplex, serving thousands of stops along the way. The system includes the D-Link, a free route with 19 stops in the downtown area. Get a DART pass to make paying fares easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Trinity Metro (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ridetrinitymetro.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trinity Metro<\/a><\/strong>: This is the bus system in Fort Worth run by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"DART M-Line Trolley (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dart.org\/riding\/mline.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DART M-Line Trolley<\/a><\/strong>: Slow down and take in the scenery with this throwback electric streetcar. It runs in central Dallas every day of the year, and it&#8217;s free!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Bring the Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dallas made the top of the list of family-friendly metro areas on&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Homes.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/blog\/family-friendly-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\">Homes.com<\/a>&nbsp;in 2018. The factors weighed included the quality of schools, park acreage, the availability of child care services, the cost of living, commute times and crime rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the fun side, there&#8217;s plenty of it\u2014the Dallas Museum of Art has great special programs for kids of all ages, Texas&#8217;s largest zoo has 106 acres to explore, and there are more than 400 parks maintained by the city, with trails, playgrounds and lakes throughout. Check out the year-round ice skating rink at the Galleria Dallas shopping mall or hop in the car and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/arlington-movers\/\">Arlington<\/a> for the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">It&#8217;s Always &#8220;Game On&#8221; in Dallas-Fort Worth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re moving to Dallas from an undiscovered island, you already have an idea of just how big sports are around here. It won&#8217;t take you long to understand that Texans throughout the state take their allegiance to sports team seriously, wearing the jerseys and flying the flags of their favorite teams even during the off season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major league teams include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"The Dallas Cowboys (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascowboys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dallas Cowboys<\/a>&nbsp;(NFL) football team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"The Dallas Mavericks (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mavs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dallas Mavericks<\/a>&nbsp;(NBA) basketball team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"The Texas Rangers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/rangers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Texas Rangers<\/a>&nbsp;(MLB) baseball team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"The Dallas Wings (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/wings.wnba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dallas Wings<\/a>&nbsp;(WNBA) basketball team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"The Dallas Stars (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/stars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dallas Stars<\/a>&nbsp;(NHL) hockey team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"FC Dallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcdallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FC Dallas<\/a>&nbsp;(MLS) soccer team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>There are plenty of sports outside the professional realm as well, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasdragonsrugby.wixsite.com\/dallasdragons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Dallas Dragons (opens in a new tab)\">The Dallas Dragons<\/a>&nbsp;(rugby) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theaudl.com\/roughnecks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Dallas Roughnecks (opens in a new tab)\">The Dallas Roughnecks<\/a>&nbsp;(American Ultimate Disc League).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to mention another aspect of sports in Dallas, and that&#8217;s the venues. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/attstadium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AT&amp;T Stadium (opens in a new tab)\">AT&amp;T Stadium<\/a>, where the Cowboys play, is the largest domed structure in the world and cost $1.2 billion to build.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/insideaacenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The American Airlines Center (opens in a new tab)\">The American Airlines Center<\/a>, home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, occupies 12 acres and, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/things-to-do\/venue\/view\/6975\/American-Airlines-Center.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Visit Dallas (opens in a new tab)\">Visit Dallas<\/a>, is &#8220;the most technologically advanced sports arena in the country.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Things to Do and See in the Dallas Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every city&#8217;s tourism office says there&#8217;s something for everyone to do in the city they promote, but in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it&#8217;s absolutely true. Kids, singles, seniors and everyone else has their choice of things to do and places to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These are just a very few to try when you move in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Dallas Arts District (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasartsdistrict.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Arts District<\/a><\/strong>: According to its website, this is the largest contiguous urban arts district in America, covering more than 19 city blocks and 68 acres. It&#8217;s a hub of the visual and performing arts and it&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll find the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Dallas Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mydso.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Symphony Orchestra<\/a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dallasopera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House<\/a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Klyde Warren Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klydewarrenpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klyde Warren Park<\/a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Nasher Sculpture Center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nashersculpturecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nasher Sculpture Center<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Dallas Museum of Art (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Museum of Art<\/a>, and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Dallas World Aquarium (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dwazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas World Aquarium<\/a><\/strong>: There&#8217;s marine life here, of course, but you can also see otters, penguins, tropical birds and much more as you make your way through a rainforest and aviary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthstockyards.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District<\/a><\/strong>: If you&#8217;re new to the western way of life, you&#8217;ll get up to speed at this living museum. Weekend rodeos, daily cattle drivers, artifacts and a three-acre honky tonk\u2014it&#8217;s all here!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>Outdoor adventure awaits, as the city maintains more than 400 city parks encompassing more than 21,000 acres with playgrounds, trails, lakes, and more. They include the 1,015-acre\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasparks.org\/235\/White-Rock-Lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Rock Lake<\/a>\u00a0in one of the most heavily used parks; this park holds many special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/audubondallas.org\/cedar-ridge-preserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cedar Ridge Preserve<\/a>, not far from downtown, you can participate in a wilderness retreat; thanks to Audubon Dallas, you can explore 600-plus acres of native plant nurseries, butterfly gardens, and more as they maintain natural ecological conditions of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to escape the summer heat, head to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasarboretum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden<\/a>&nbsp;and its 66 acres of green spaces. Travel just a bit, and you\u2019re at the Urban Bass Fishing Capital of Texas.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflewisville.com\/about-lewisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lewisville Lake<\/a>&nbsp;features 223 miles of shoreline on 9,000 natural acres with people participating in the full spectrum of water sports and more. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdenton.com\/222\/Clear-Creek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center<\/a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heardmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denton<\/a>&nbsp;contains 2,900 acres of hardwood forest along with upland prairie and diverse aquatic habitats. In&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/darylflood.com\/dallas\/mckinney-tx-movers\/\">McKinney<\/a>, you can combine the best of nature with science at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heardmuseum.org\/\">Heard Natural Science Museum &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Higher Education in Dallas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students from around the world come to the city&#8217;s colleges and universities seeking an education in engineering, the arts, life sciences and much more. Some of the most notable institutions in the Dallas area are research institutions such as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uta.edu\/uta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Texas at Arlington (opens in a new tab)\">University of Texas at Arlington<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uta.edu\/uta\/\" target=\"_blank\">,<\/a>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unt.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of North Texas at Denton (opens in a new tab)\">University of North Texas at Denton<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utdallas.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of Texas at Dallas (opens in a new tab)\">University of Texas at Dallas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other major universities include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Texas Woman's University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Woman&#8217;s University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Texas A&amp;M University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Southern Methodist University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Methodist University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Texas Christian University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Christian University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>There are a number of excellent opportunities to obtain a community college education. Explore these links for more information: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Dallas County Community College District (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcccd.edu\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas County Community College District<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Tarrant County College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tccd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarrant County College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Collin College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collin College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"North Central Texas College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nctc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Central Texas College<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Dallas Neighborhoods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The diversity of the city&#8217;s neighborhoods reflects the ethnic, cultural and historical diversity of its population. Fast growth is leading to the rediscovery of several districts, with new people and energy moving in. These are some of the most popular areas and their notable features.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downtown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the pace of urban life and the chance to live, work and play in one place, downtown is for you. This is where you&#8217;ll find everything from office towers to gardens, modern apartments, and historic buildings being converted into residential living spaces. You&#8217;ll be just steps away from the famed Design District, art galleries, amazing restaurants and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uptown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This walkable neighborhood offers dining, shopping and easy access to the DART Rail and McKinney Avenue Trolley. Uptown is home to Oak Lawn, a district that once was &#8220;Little Mexico&#8221; until the hippies moved in during the sixties, and is now a center for the city&#8217;s gay population. Living options include everything from high-rise luxury apartments to older, renovated homes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">West Dallas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This once working-class, Hispanic neighborhood has caught the eye (and wallets) developers, who are investing in new residential construction. Future plans include retailers, office space, an urban farm and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Dallas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The annexation of East Dallas (also known as Old East Dallas) just before the turn of the 20th century made Dallas the largest city in the state. East Dallas includes the Swiss Avenue Historic District with its renovated homes and apartments, and it&#8217;s a destination for checking out new restaurants and bars. The walkable Baylor District is also on the east side, anchored by Baylor University Medical Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deep Ellum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Settled by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War, this community east of downtown is the dictionary definition of &#8220;eclectic.&#8221; Live in a new loft or apartment development amid funky art galleries, street murals, venues for offbeat music, and live theater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oak Cliff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Divided into North, East, Southeast, and Central Oak Cliff, this large community is home to a creative and diverse population. Notable spots include the University of North Texas, the Dallas Zoo, the 263-acre Kiest Park and the mid-century home neighborhood of Wynnewood North.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cedars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Urbanites love this neighborhood for its lofts, unusual office spaces and diverse population. It&#8217;s one of the city&#8217;s oldest districts, but today it&#8217;s on the rise with an influx of urban dwellers, creative businesses, lofts and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">The Dallas Restaurant Scene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Naming one place as the best spot for food is subjective, of course, but&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillist.com\/eat\/nation\/every-state-ranked-by-its-food-drink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Thrillist.com (opens in a new tab)\">Thrillist.com<\/a>&nbsp;puts the state of Texas at the top of its list, noting that Dallas has perfected the &#8220;meat-centric steakhouse and hybrid, modern steakhouse.&#8221; There&#8217;s more than steak and BBQ (as fabulous as it is) to Dallas-Fort Worth dining, with more restaurants per capita than any other metro area in the U.S.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/guide\/top-100-dallas-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Observer<\/a>, here are some of the latest can&#8217;t-miss dining destinations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Revolver Taco Lounge (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/revolvertacolounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revolver Taco Lounge<\/a>&nbsp;taqueria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Tei-An (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tei-an.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tei-An<\/a>&nbsp;for Japanese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Mot Hai Ba (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mothaibadallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mot Hai Ba<\/a>&nbsp;for Vietnamese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Sachet (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sachetdallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sachet<\/a>&nbsp;for Mediterranean and vegetarian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Lucia (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luciadallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucia<\/a>&nbsp;for Italian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"CattleAck Barbeque (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cattleackbbq.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CattleAck Barbeque<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Bullion (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/bullionrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bullion<\/a>&nbsp;for updated classic French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Gemma (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gemmadallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gemma<\/a>&nbsp;for California cuisine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Mi Lindo Oaxaca (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/directory.dmagazine.com\/restaurants\/mi-lindo-oaxaca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mi Lindo Oaxaca<\/a>&nbsp;for regional Mexican<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Shopping in Dallas: From Upscale to Bargains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s been said that shopping is a contact sport in Dallas. You can find out first-hand at one of the many retail centers throughout the city, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Highland Park Village (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/hpvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highland Park Village<\/a><\/strong>: This top Dallas shopping spot is an open-air, Mediterranean-style center with high-end retail stores, a movie theater and restaurants. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Dallas Design District (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dallasdesigndistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Design District<\/a><\/strong>: Browse art galleries and interior design showrooms in this urban enclave, or come for the great restaurants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"NorthPark Center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northparkcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NorthPark Center<\/a><\/strong>: Shop this enclosed mall for high-end choices in what Shopping Centers Today once called one of the &#8220;7 Retail Wonders of the Modern World&#8221; according to the shopping center&#8217;s website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"The Galleria Dallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriadallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Galleria Dallas<\/a><\/strong>: Shopping in more than 200 stores&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;ice skating? Yes, it&#8217;s all here. All of the major retail brands have a store in this four-level indoor mall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"West Village (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/westvillagedallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Village<\/a><\/strong>: You&#8217;ll find some brand names, such as Gap and Brooks Brothers, but you&#8217;ll also have quirky boutiques and shops around every corner in this highly walkable mixed-use urban development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outlet shopping in <a href=\"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/grapevine-movers\/\">Grapevine<\/a> &amp; Allen<\/strong>: Wear your comfortable shopping shoes for epic bargain hunting at&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Grapevine Mills (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/grapevine-mills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grapevine Mills<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Allen Premium Outlets (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumoutlets.com\/outlet\/allen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allen Premium Outlets<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Important Dallas Links  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re settled in, you&#8217;ll want to take care of some business, such as getting your new Texas driver&#8217;s license or find your local voting precinct. Use these links to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driver&#8217;s licenses:<\/strong>&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dps.texas.gov\/DriverLicense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Texas Department of Public Safety&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\">Texas Department of Public Safety&nbsp;<\/a>has a handy search tool for locating the nearest driver&#8217;s license office. Look for the &#8220;Mega Centers&#8221; that let you get in line online before you go. You can also save yourself time by avoiding a long hold time on the phone by first checking out these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dps.texas.gov\/DriverLicense\/faqs\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Driver's License FAQ (opens in a new tab)\">Driver&#8217;s License FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voter registration and voting locations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Everything you need to know about registering and voting can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascountyvotes.org\/voter-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dallas County Elections (opens in a new tab)\">Dallas County Elections<\/a>&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vehicle registration:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has a helpful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdmv.gov\/motorists\/new-to-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"&quot;new to Texas&quot; (opens in a new tab)\">&#8220;new to Texas&#8221;<\/a>&nbsp;web page that explains all of the steps to becoming registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utility companies:<\/strong>&nbsp;For electric services, check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.powertochoose.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Power to Choose (opens in a new tab)\">Power to Choose<\/a>, a website set up by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to help residents review their options. In Dallas and Fort Worth proper, the city provides water, sewage and trash collection services. Available cable services include the familiar names, such as AT&amp;T, DISH Network and DIRECTV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Call on Our Expert Dallas Movers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to move to the Dallas area, Suddath<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&#8216;s moving pros are ready to take you there. We have a complete range of&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/dallas\/\">residential moving services<\/a>, whether you need to move to Dallas from another Texas city, another state, or even another country. Suddath has been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area for nearly a century with <a href=\"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/packers-and-movers\/\">packing and unpacking services<\/a>, loading, transportation, and storage services. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/local-movers\/\">local<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/long-distance-movers\/\">long distance moving services<\/a> and see what our satisfied&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-reviews\/\">Dallas customers<\/a>&nbsp;have to say, then contact us for a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/dallas\/contact-us\/\">free, no-obligation moving quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill primary-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/moving-company\/dallas\/contact-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#000000;background-color:#faaf40\" rel=\"#\">Free Estimate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Moving to Dallas, TX : FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581355536194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is living in Dallas expensive? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re moving to Dallas, be prepared to encounter rising housing costs. The upward trend in the price of houses\u2014an increase of about 12% each year\u2014is expected to last for the foreseeable future. Rents are high as well, with a one-bedroom apartment or condo coming in at around $1,250 a month, although they&#8217;re certainly not in the same league as other large cities such as Los Angeles or Boston.<br\/><br\/>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartasset.com\/taxes\/texas-property-tax-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SmartAsset.com (opens in a new tab)\">SmartAsset.com<\/a>, &#8220;Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the U.S.&#8221; with the average effective tax rate in the state at 1.86%, the sixth-highest in Texas. There are, however, several exemptions (such as the homestead exemption) that can ease your property tax burden.<br\/><br\/>On the plus side? There are no state or local personal incomes taxes in Texas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581355655378\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Dallas a good place to retire?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The answer depends on which ranking source you trust and what your idea of a good retirement is. Analyses done by senior living communities that paint the city in a favorable light likely have some biases, while others, such as WalletHub, have Dallas high on some attributes and low on others. In 2018, WalletHub ranked Dallas a respectable #46 on its <a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-places-to-retire\/6165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Best Places to Retire (opens in a new tab)\">Best Places to Retire<\/a> list of more than 180 cities, with affordability at #63, activities at #38, quality of life at #97 and health care at #107.<br\/><br\/>In general, you&#8217;ll need to consider factors such as property taxes (Texas has some of the country&#8217;s highest rates, although there are exemptions for seniors) and how to deal with long driving distances between &#8220;local&#8221; destinations in the 300-plus square miles of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you&#8217;re looking to get away from snow, the winters are generally mild but the summers are hot, and the National Weather Service classifies the Dallas-Fort Worth climate as &#8220;humid subtropical.&#8221; You&#8217;ll need air conditioning in your home and your car, since temperatures above 100 degrees are common in summer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581356760238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Dallas a safe city?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/places\/texas\/dallas-fort-worth\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"U.S. News &amp; World Report (opens in a new tab)\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a> gives Dallas-Fort Worth a 7.1 out of 10 on its crime index, which translates into a lower crime rate than other metro areas of a similar size. The violent crime rate over time is just under the overall national rate.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581356800642\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Dallas a good place to raise a family?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Being in or near a big city like Dallas means you&#8217;ll have plenty of neighborhoods from which to choose and all of the resources you could ever need.<br\/><br\/>As for schools in Dallas, there&#8217;s good news and bad news, which isn&#8217;t a surprise considering the district has more than 350 public elementary, middle and high schools. In a recent survey, residents gave very low marks to the local school district, which has seen a drop in the number of students as charter schools are on the rise. On the bright side, there are some highly rated individual schools here, particularly among the magnet schools. The Science and Engineering Magnet School, the School for the Talented and Gifted, Booker T. Washington SPVA, and Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women&#8217;s Leadership School are all very highly ranked in the state.<br\/><br\/>On the fun side, you may find there are too many good choices for things to do with kids in Dallas. Here are a few popular destinations, according to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"KidsOutAndAbout.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-dallas\" target=\"_blank\">KidsOutAndAbout.com<\/a>:<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heardmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/a>: There&#8217;s something for everyone within the attraction&#8217;s 289 acres. Education, conservation and preservation is the mission, with a focus on programs just for children.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Grapevine Vintage Railroad (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grapevinetexasusa.com\/grapevine-vintage-railroad\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grapevine Vintage Railroad<\/strong><\/a>: Train rides are just part of the fun here. There are special themed events throughout the year for kids and adults.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"JumpStreet Dallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotjump.com\/texas\/dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>JumpStreet Dallas<\/strong><\/a>: When the kids need room to let off some steam, take them to this 20,000-square-foot indoor trampoline park, which includes a separate play area for children under the age of 7.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bahama Beach (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bahamabeachdallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bahama Beach<\/strong><\/a>: This family waterpark is just a few minutes south of downtown and offers season passes for unlimited visits during the park&#8217;s operational season and priority entrance on weekends.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Perot Museum of Nature and Science (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.perotmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Perot Museum of Nature and Science<\/strong><\/a>: A great place for hands-on fun and learning, the museum has 11 permanent exhibit halls and a constantly changing list of activities and experiences.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Adventure Landing (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas.adventurelanding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Adventure Landing<\/strong><\/a>: A go-to spot for hosting birthday parties, the park has mini golf, an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, bumper boats and batting cages.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Celebration Station (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/things-to-do\/venue\/view\/14195\/Celebration-Station.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Celebration Station<\/strong><\/a>: Get one of the birthday party packages, which include go-karts, paint ball, Playland rides, bungee jumping, pizza and just about everything else your small guests need for a great time.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frontiers of Flight Museum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flightmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Frontiers of Flight Museum<\/strong><\/a>: The history of aviation comes to life here, from the Wright brothers&#8217; first flight to the Apollo space program. There are more than 35,000 artifacts to see, 13 historical galleries, a Living History program and much more.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SpeedZone Dallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.speedzone.com\/dallas\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SpeedZone Dallas<\/strong><\/a>: SpeedZone caters to both kids and adults, with drag racing, a family racetrack, mini golf, and Lil&#8217; Thunder, go-karts just for younger kids.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581357165514\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is the job market in Dallas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The job market has been very positive in recent years, with job growth in Dallas topping the list of the fastest growing in the U.S. As of 2017, the median household income had risen to $62,673, above the national average. In between 2016 and 2017, the Metroplex added more than 100,000 new jobs, the most in the country.<br\/><br\/><strong>There are a number of large employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Bank of America, the second-largest bank holding company in the nation<br\/> \u2022  AMR Corporation, the parent corporation of US Airways and American Airlines<br\/> \u2022  Baylor Health Care System<br\/> \u2022  The Dallas School District<br\/> \u2022  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics<br\/> \u2022  JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co.<br\/> \u2022  The City of Dallas<br\/> \u2022  Texas Instruments<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581357214972\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some of the pros and cons of moving to Dallas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Dallas has its plusses and minuses just like every other large and growing city. If you&#8217;re trying to decide whether to make a residential move to Dallas, here are just a few things to consider:<br\/><br\/><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  If you need to travel around the country for your job, Dallas is a good home base. Most of the popular North American destinations are within a four-hour flight from Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport, with non-stop flights available to major international destinations.<br\/> \u2022  There are no state or local income taxes in Texas.<br\/> \u2022  Most days in Dallas are sunny, and the city won&#8217;t get more than an average of one inch of snow a year. There are four distinct seasons in Dallas, too.<br\/> \u2022  You may never run out of entertainment options in and around Dallas. Great restaurants, a very active arts scene, a lot of shopping spots, major sports events nearly every month of the year \u2026 the list goes on and on.<br\/><br\/><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VisitDallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/about\/dallas-fun-facts.html\" target=\"_blank\">VisitDallas<\/a> notes that of all the large metro areas in the U.S., Dallas is not on a navigable body of water. (There aren&#8217;t any mountains, either!)<br\/> \u2022  Urban sprawl inevitably leads to traffic congestion in metro areas, and Dallas-Fort Worth is no exception. Roadways in the DFW Metroplex can&#8217;t keep up with the area&#8217;s rapid population growth. Plan your trips around town with some time built in for traffic jams and road construction.<br\/> \u2022  Yes, the weather is on the &#8220;pros&#8221; list due to relatively mild winters, but it also has a place on the flip side thanks to long, hot, humid summers and the threat of tornadoes in this part of the country.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:104px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer_one\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to Dallas, TX? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide The one word you need to know if you&#8217;re thinking of making a&nbsp;residential move to Dallas&nbsp;is &#8220;sprawling.&#8221; The city is an impressive 385 square miles and the combined Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area, also known as the Metroplex, is more than 1,800 square miles. 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The upward trend in the price of houses\u2014an increase of about 12% each year\u2014is expected to last for the foreseeable future. Rents are high as well, with a one-bedroom apartment or condo coming in at around $1,250 a month, although they're certainly not in the same league as other large cities such as Los Angeles or Boston.<br\/><br\/>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartasset.com\/taxes\/texas-property-tax-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SmartAsset.com (opens in a new tab)\">SmartAsset.com<\/a>, \"Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the U.S.\" with the average effective tax rate in the state at 1.86%, the sixth-highest in Texas. There are, however, several exemptions (such as the homestead exemption) that can ease your property tax burden.<br\/><br\/>On the plus side? There are no state or local personal incomes taxes in Texas.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581355655378","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581355655378","name":"Is Dallas a good place to retire?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The answer depends on which ranking source you trust and what your idea of a good retirement is. Analyses done by senior living communities that paint the city in a favorable light likely have some biases, while others, such as WalletHub, have Dallas high on some attributes and low on others. In 2018, WalletHub ranked Dallas a respectable #46 on its <a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-places-to-retire\/6165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Best Places to Retire (opens in a new tab)\">Best Places to Retire<\/a> list of more than 180 cities, with affordability at #63, activities at #38, quality of life at #97 and health care at #107.<br\/><br\/>In general, you'll need to consider factors such as property taxes (Texas has some of the country's highest rates, although there are exemptions for seniors) and how to deal with long driving distances between \"local\" destinations in the 300-plus square miles of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you're looking to get away from snow, the winters are generally mild but the summers are hot, and the National Weather Service classifies the Dallas-Fort Worth climate as \"humid subtropical.\" You'll need air conditioning in your home and your car, since temperatures above 100 degrees are common in summer.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581356760238","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581356760238","name":"Is Dallas a safe city?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/places\/texas\/dallas-fort-worth\/crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"U.S. News &amp; World Report (opens in a new tab)\">U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/a> gives Dallas-Fort Worth a 7.1 out of 10 on its crime index, which translates into a lower crime rate than other metro areas of a similar size. The violent crime rate over time is just under the overall national rate.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581356800642","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581356800642","name":"Is Dallas a good place to raise a family?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Being in or near a big city like Dallas means you'll have plenty of neighborhoods from which to choose and all of the resources you could ever need.<br\/><br\/>As for schools in Dallas, there's good news and bad news, which isn't a surprise considering the district has more than 350 public elementary, middle and high schools. In a recent survey, residents gave very low marks to the local school district, which has seen a drop in the number of students as charter schools are on the rise. On the bright side, there are some highly rated individual schools here, particularly among the magnet schools. The Science and Engineering Magnet School, the School for the Talented and Gifted, Booker T. Washington SPVA, and Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School are all very highly ranked in the state.<br\/><br\/>On the fun side, you may find there are too many good choices for things to do with kids in Dallas. Here are a few popular destinations, according to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"KidsOutAndAbout.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-dallas\" target=\"_blank\">KidsOutAndAbout.com<\/a>:<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heardmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/a>: There's something for everyone within the attraction's 289 acres. Education, conservation and preservation is the mission, with a focus on programs just for children.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Grapevine Vintage Railroad (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grapevinetexasusa.com\/grapevine-vintage-railroad\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grapevine Vintage Railroad<\/strong><\/a>: Train rides are just part of the fun here. There are special themed events throughout the year for kids and adults.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"JumpStreet Dallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotjump.com\/texas\/dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>JumpStreet Dallas<\/strong><\/a>: When the kids need room to let off some steam, take them to this 20,000-square-foot indoor trampoline park, which includes a separate play area for children under the age of 7.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bahama Beach (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bahamabeachdallas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bahama Beach<\/strong><\/a>: This family waterpark is just a few minutes south of downtown and offers season passes for unlimited visits during the park's operational season and priority entrance on weekends.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Perot Museum of Nature and Science (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.perotmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Perot Museum of Nature and Science<\/strong><\/a>: A great place for hands-on fun and learning, the museum has 11 permanent exhibit halls and a constantly changing list of activities and experiences.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Adventure Landing (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dallas.adventurelanding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Adventure Landing<\/strong><\/a>: A go-to spot for hosting birthday parties, the park has mini golf, an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, bumper boats and batting cages.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Celebration Station (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/things-to-do\/venue\/view\/14195\/Celebration-Station.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Celebration Station<\/strong><\/a>: Get one of the birthday party packages, which include go-karts, paint ball, Playland rides, bungee jumping, pizza and just about everything else your small guests need for a great time.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frontiers of Flight Museum (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flightmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Frontiers of Flight Museum<\/strong><\/a>: The history of aviation comes to life here, from the Wright brothers' first flight to the Apollo space program. There are more than 35,000 artifacts to see, 13 historical galleries, a Living History program and much more.<br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SpeedZone Dallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.speedzone.com\/dallas\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SpeedZone Dallas<\/strong><\/a>: SpeedZone caters to both kids and adults, with drag racing, a family racetrack, mini golf, and Lil' Thunder, go-karts just for younger kids.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581357165514","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581357165514","name":"How is the job market in Dallas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The job market has been very positive in recent years, with job growth in Dallas topping the list of the fastest growing in the U.S. As of 2017, the median household income had risen to $62,673, above the national average. In between 2016 and 2017, the Metroplex added more than 100,000 new jobs, the most in the country.<br\/><br\/><strong>There are a number of large employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Bank of America, the second-largest bank holding company in the nation<br\/> \u2022  AMR Corporation, the parent corporation of US Airways and American Airlines<br\/> \u2022  Baylor Health Care System<br\/> \u2022  The Dallas School District<br\/> \u2022  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics<br\/> \u2022  JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co.<br\/> \u2022  The City of Dallas<br\/> \u2022  Texas Instruments","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581357214972","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/dallas\/moving-to-dallas-guide\/#faq-question-1581357214972","name":"What are some of the pros and cons of moving to Dallas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Dallas has its plusses and minuses just like every other large and growing city. If you're trying to decide whether to make a residential move to Dallas, here are just a few things to consider:<br\/><br\/><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  If you need to travel around the country for your job, Dallas is a good home base. Most of the popular North American destinations are within a four-hour flight from Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport, with non-stop flights available to major international destinations.<br\/> \u2022  There are no state or local income taxes in Texas.<br\/> \u2022  Most days in Dallas are sunny, and the city won't get more than an average of one inch of snow a year. There are four distinct seasons in Dallas, too.<br\/> \u2022  You may never run out of entertainment options in and around Dallas. Great restaurants, a very active arts scene, a lot of shopping spots, major sports events nearly every month of the year \u2026 the list goes on and on.<br\/><br\/><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VisitDallas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/about\/dallas-fun-facts.html\" target=\"_blank\">VisitDallas<\/a> notes that of all the large metro areas in the U.S., Dallas is not on a navigable body of water. (There aren't any mountains, either!)<br\/> \u2022  Urban sprawl inevitably leads to traffic congestion in metro areas, and Dallas-Fort Worth is no exception. Roadways in the DFW Metroplex can't keep up with the area's rapid population growth. Plan your trips around town with some time built in for traffic jams and road construction.<br\/> \u2022  Yes, the weather is on the \"pros\" list due to relatively mild winters, but it also has a place on the flip side thanks to long, hot, humid summers and the threat of tornadoes in this part of the country.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/author\/zlatko-papic\/","display_name":"Zlatko Papic"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 6 years ago","modified":"Updated 3 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on January 7, 2020","modified":"Updated on March 12, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on January 7, 2020 11:00 pm","modified":"Updated on March 12, 2026 10:05 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.svg","series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1651\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}