Top Reasons to Move to Dallas-Fort Worth

The Dallas-Fort Worth metro is one of the country’s hottest destinations for residential and commercial relocations.

Since 2005, the Dallas-Fort Worth region has gained more than one million new residents, according to U.S. News & World Report, and it’s expected to grow by at least another 17 percent in the next decade.

If you’re looking for a new place make a move across state lines, here are eight reasons why you should make Dallas-Fort Worth your home base.

1. Weather

Unlike some of its neighbors, Texas experiences all four seasons, with warm summers, mild winters, colorful autumns and pleasant springs. Fort-Worth is known to have fewer muggy days and more rain than other Texas metros, making its year-round temperatures comfortable and its lawns lush.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area also receives fewer inches of snow and more days of sunshine than the national average making it an ideal location to enjoy outdoor activities in every season.

2. Healthcare

Medical facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region consistently rank among the best in the country. The U.S. News & World Report recognized the UT Southwestern Medical Center as being one of the top 25 hospitals in the nation for eight different specialties, ranging from cardiology and neurosurgery to cancer and diabetes.

The robust local infrastructure and specialty clinics ensure that you have access to some of the best care in the country.

3. Economy

Since April 2020, Texas companies have added more than one million jobs, with the DFW region leading the state’s economic recovery. The area has a lower unemployment rate than the national average, and a ThinkWhy report recently named the DFW metro as the best-performing labor market in the country.

Home to 22 companies on the 2021 Fortune 500 list, the region continues to attract corporate leaders across industries. Engineering firm, AECOM, and financial-services provider, Charles Schwab, recently joined the trend of companies moving their headquarters from California to DFW.

4. Schools

Moving to Dallas-Fort Worth allows your children to enter into a strong school system, which includes some of the state’s best public-school districts and prestigious higher-education institutions. A Niche ranking of the best districts in Dallas gave eight of its 10 spots to the DFW area because of high test scores, graduation rates and more.

The region also lures local and out-of-state residents alike to its colleges and universities, including Texas Christian University, Southern Methodist University, University of Dallas and University of Texas at Dallas.

5. Sports

If you’re a sports fan, the DFW region offers ample opportunities to cheer on hometown teams. The area is most known for the football-famous Dallas Cowboys — nicknamed “America’s Team” because of its nationwide popularity — but it also has leading basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer teams.

Regardless of your sport of interest, DFW has a competitive team for you to cheer for and a growing fanbase for you to join.

6. Food

Moving to Dallas-Fort Worth puts you within driving distance of some of the best restaurants in the country. In 2019, Bon Appétit even recognized Dallas as the “restaurant city of the year,” establishing the metro as a growing food destination. Craving barbecue?

The DFW region is home to mouth-watering barbecue joints that take Texas traditions to new heights. If you’re craving Tex-Mex or burgers, the metro has delicious spots on nearly every block.

7. Travel

The Dallas-Fort Worth airport can quickly connect you to anywhere in the country or the world. The airport is the fourth-busiest in the world — right behind Atlanta and two Chinese airports, according to Airports Council International. American Airlines recently made DFW its trans-Pacific hub, expanding the airport’s popularity among domestic and international travelers.

8. Arts

Not only is the Dallas Arts District the largest contiguous urban arts district in the U.S., but it was also voted the third-best in the nation by USA Today readers.

Spanning over 100 acres, the district has opera houses, theaters, art museums, symphony centers, music venues, performing arts schools and more. Every year, Dallas hosts popular music festivals that bring in top recording artists, such as Travis Scott, Kehlani, J. Cole and Migos.

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