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7 Cities To Consider Moving to in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 06 November 2019 15:01
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Moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area? You’re not alone. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area has 7 million residents, and it’s growing faster than any US metro area—and it’s easy to see why. 

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has year-round warmth, tons of sprawl, and a booming economy. All that aside, there are tons of other pros to making the move over to Dallas (like the fact that it’s a total food town). 

And if the city life is too noisy for your taste, head to the burbs—there are lots of highly-popular neighborhoods in the DFW Metroplex outside of Dallas proper. 

Here are the 7 most top-rated neighborhoods in the Dallas-Fort Worth area:

  1. University Park
  2. Highland Park 
  3. Addison 
  4. Southlake 
  5. Plano
  6. Flower Mound 
  7. Allen

1. University Park

By all accounts, University Park is the trendy place to live. The town is young, fun, and chock-full of restaurants, coffee shops, and A+ bars. With a median age of 32.9, University Park is younger, and it’s more feasible to live in compared to other Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs like Highland Park and Southlake. 

2. Highland Park

Highland Park is an extremely desirable place to live, in part because it costs a pretty penny to live there. The city’s median income is $200,208, and between its slew of golf courses and well-manicured gated communities, it’s more than idyllic. 

If you’re wondering why so many Texans plant their feet in Highland just look to it’s low crime rates and short 6 mile commute from downtown Dallas. 

3. Addison

Addison is ranked the #1 suburb for young professionals, and with over 150 restaurants and tons of shopping options to boot, it’s easy to see this city’s appeal. In fact, Addison has more restaurants per capita than any city in the US. 

Another interesting thing about Addison? The city leans liberal, which is a stark difference from the rest of Texas, which is predominantly conservative.

4. Plano

Rated as one of the top 100 places to live, Plano is worth checking out—especially for families. Between good schools, quiet neighborhoods, and well-maintained roads and parks, Plano is safe and affluent. 

Plus, if you want to catch a show or try out a new restaurant in the city, Plano is only a 25–30 minute drive from downtown Dallas. 

5. Southlake

Southlake is another ritzy Dallas suburb on our list. With an estimated median income of $172,945 per household, Southlake is one of the 20 most affluent neighborhoods in the US. 

The town sits right on the south end of Lake Grapevine, offering picturesque scenery, hiking trails, and water activities like fishing and kayaking. Plus, Southlake’s big on its wineries—which is oh-so appropriate given Lake Grapevine’s name.

6. Flower Mound

Dotted with mounds of flowers (hence the name), Flower Mound is another quintessential Dallas-Fort Worth suburb worthy of a double-take. It’s close to the Dallas-Fort Worth airport, it boasts low crime rates, and has a brag-worthy 97.3% high school graduation rate. 

And if you’re outdoorsy, Flower Mound offers an array of hikes, lakes, and river walks to keep you busy.

7. Allen

Allen is a cozier, quieter town, ideal for raising a family. It has lots of shopping options, a decent per capita income, and the biggest highschool football stadium in the country (which, if you know Texas, you know they take their high school football seriously). 

Let’s get you situated

Think you found the ZIP code you want to call home? Let’s get you on your way. Find a mover to haul your things or do it yourself and save some cash. 

Once you arrive at your new home, here are a few items to help you settle in faster:

  1. Formally change your address through the US postal office. It’ll only cost you about $1.50 and you’ll get a ton of “congrats on moving” coupons. 
  2. Determine if you need a street permit. If you live in a bustling part of the city, some cities will require that you buy a resident parking pass. 
  3. If needed, set up utilities. (If you’re moving in the dead of summer, you’ll want that AC on STAT).
  4. Find an internet provider in your area. (Your Wi-Fi isn’t gonna stream itself!)
  5. Make your bed. You can tackle unpacking your whole life later, but give yourself a good night’s sleep before you get started.

 

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