Relocate to Dallas: High Value Real Estate, High Quality Living

People who decide to relocate to Dallas will be buying a home or renting a home in a major metropolitan area where real estate values have remained stable. Both the cost of living and the unemployment rate are well below the national averages.

[B]Major Population Center in North Texas[/B]

With a population of 1,240,499 in 2009, Dallas ranks as the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in Texas. Although separated from neighboring Fort Worth by 32 miles, the two cities, forming the DFW Metroplex, comprise the 12th largest metro economy in the world with the fourth largest labor force in the United States.

Fort Worth has a population of 600,000 and is the 19th largest city in the nation and one of \”America’s Most Livable Communities.\” Whereas Fort Worth cherishes its western tradition and \”Cow Town\” image, Dallas fully embraces its role as a modern, 21st century, urban leader, proudly designated as one of the country’s \”Most Ethnically Diverse Communities.\”

[B]Diverse Population, Stable Economy, Strong Real Estate[/B]

Together Dallas and Fort Worth form one of most vibrant and compelling population centers in the United States. The area’s healthy economy is a significant draw for young professionals and families seeking to relocate to Dallas.

The cost of living index in the city is 7.06% lower than the rest of the nation (aided in part by the fact that Texas has no state income tax.) Dallas has grown at a rate of 3.73% since 2000 with a population of 50.4% males to 49.6% females. The median age is 30.5 years.

In May 2010, unemployment in Dallas stands at roughly 8% compared to the national average of around 10%. In recent years tech industries have made strong inroads in the metroplex. The city now has more than 233,000 tech workers, more than Austin and Houston combined, and is home to major companies including Research in Motion (the maker of BlackBerry smartphones), AT

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