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Dallas
Snapshot
✓ Pros
- No state income tax
- Strong job market with lots of career growth opportunities
- Lower cost of living than many other big U.S. cities
- Great food scene, especially BBQ, Tex-Mex, and global eats
- Sports, concerts, and events year-round
✗ Cons
- Very hot summers with long stretches of 100°F+ heat
- Car-dependent lifestyle and heavy traffic
- Limited public transportation compared to other major cities
- Flat geography with fewer outdoor nature escapes nearby
- Sprawling metro area, so getting places can take a long time
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Getting Around
Averaged across Dallas, weighted by where people live. #7 of 84 cities. Its most walkable areas reach 94, and 42% of residents live somewhere walkable (50+).
Local life in Dallas
Downtown holds the civic anchors: City Hall at 1500 Marilla St., the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library at 1515 Young St., the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S.
Day-to-day Dallas3,6,10,12,14,16,17,24,25,26,27,28,29,31,32,36,37,38,39,44
- 1Dallas City Hall
- 2J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
- 3Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
- 4Dallas ISD Administration Building
- 5Fair Park
- 6Dallas Arboretum
- 7Parkland Memorial Hospital
- 8Children's Medical Center Dallas
- 9Baylor University Medical Center
- 10Methodist Dallas Medical Center
- 11Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
- 12Dallas Farmers Market
- 13NorthPark Center
- 14Amor y Queso (Deep Ellum)
- 15Queen's Head Pub (Deep Ellum)
- 16Night Rooster (Design District)
- 17Bar Pangea (Trinity Groves)
- 18Torchy's Tacos (Uptown)
- 19Walkers' (Lower Greenville)
- 20Emporium Pies (Bishop Arts)
- 21Dave's Hot Chicken (East Dallas)
- 22Palladino's Steak & Seafood (North Dallas)
25 places with full street addresses from 2024-2026 sources. Klyde Warren Park and Dallas Police headquarters are left off because we found no current street-address source. Off the map (farther out): Trinity River Audubon Center, Medical City Dallas.
Dallas's year, month by month (2026)2,10,11,17,18,19,20,21,22
| When | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21-Apr 12 | Dallas Blooms | Dallas Arboretum |
| Mar 14 | St. Patrick's parade and block party | Lower Greenville |
| June 6 | Dallas Pride festival and parade | Downtown parks, Main St. |
| Sept 25-Oct 18 | State Fair of Texas | Fair Park |
| Oct 10 | Texas vs. Oklahoma (Red River Rivalry) | Cotton Bowl, Fair Park |
| Nov 26 | Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot | Downtown |
| Dec 11-13 | BMW Dallas Marathon weekend | Downtown; expo at Convention Center |
2026 dates from organizers and news coverage. Check organizers for 2027 dates.
Drive times from Dallas City Hall1
- UT Southwestern Medical Center4.4 mi10 min
- Dallas Love Field6.3 mi15 min
- Texas Instruments HQ11.0 mi16 min
- Galleria Dallas11.5 mi18 min
- Las Colinas Urban Center12.0 mi18 min
- CityLine, Richardson17.1 mi23 min
- Legacy West, Plano22.1 mi29 min
- Sundance Square, Fort Worth32.1 mi40 min
Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine, routed from City Hall to each named destination. Free-flow times; rush hour adds time.
What's in the city vs. still missing1,3,5,6,9,13,14,15,23,32,34,35
| Need | In Dallas | Gap or change |
|---|---|---|
| Level I trauma care | Parkland, Children's, Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Dallas, Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas | - |
| Big parks | Fair Park (277 acres), White Rock Lake (1,015-acre lake), Great Trinity Forest (~6,000 acres) | Klyde Warren extension under construction from Oct 2026 |
| Trails | 180+ miles in the city park system; 9.33-mile White Rock loop | - |
| Fresh market | Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood St. (daily food hall; weekend Shed) | - |
| Full grocery, southern Dallas | Varies by area | Tom Thumb dropped its RedBird store (Dec 2024); site still seeking a grocer |
| H-E-B | None yet | First Dallas store at I-635 & Hillcrest, projected Sept 2028 |
| Libraries | Central Library + 28 branches | Four branches proposed for closure (Jan 2026) |
| Airports | Love Field, 15 min from City Hall | - |
Facts from city, state and news sources dated 2024-2026.
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Downtown, Deep Ellum and the Design District
Downtown holds the civic anchors: City Hall at 1500 Marilla St., the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library at 1515 Young St., the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S. Griffin St., and the Dallas Farmers Market at 920 S. Harwood St. The market's indoor food hall is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and its outdoor Shed runs Saturdays and Sundays year-round.
Klyde Warren Park sits on a deck over Woodall Rodgers Freeway between N. Pearl and N. St. Paul streets. TxDOT began a $94 million westward extension toward Akard Street in October 2026. It adds a two-level pavilion and a lawn that will become an ice rink in winter, and Axios reported about two years of construction.
East of downtown, Deep Ellum's restaurant row keeps turning over. Amor y Queso reopened at 2932 Main St. in June 2026, and Queen's Head Pub opened at 2713 Elm St. the same month. West of the Trinity, Bar Pangea opened at 3011 Gulden Lane in Trinity Groves. In the Design District, Night Rooster began dinner service at 1000 N. Riverfront Blvd. on Jan. 31, 2026.
Uptown, Lower Greenville, Bishop Arts and North Dallas
Uptown and Oak Lawn added a Torchy's Tacos at 2305 Cedar Springs Road in June 2026. On Lower Greenville, Walkers' (3016 Greenville Ave.) runs a daytime market and sandwich counter, a wine bar and a dinner restaurant. Greenville Avenue also hosts the city's St. Patrick's parade and block party, held March 14 in 2026.
In Oak Cliff's Bishop Arts District, Emporium Pies has its shop at 314 N. Bishop Ave. In East Dallas, Dave's Hot Chicken opened at 4909 Ross Ave. in April 2026. In North Dallas, Palladino's Steak & Seafood opened at 5959 Royal Lane, and NorthPark Center is at 8687 N. Central Expressway.
Parks, lakes and the Trinity
The city park system covers more than 21,000 acres in more than 400 parks, with over 180 miles of developed trails. It also includes 42 recreation centers, 7 lakes, 6 golf courses, 9 family aquatic centers, 18 spraygrounds and 11 off-leash dog parks.
White Rock Lake in East Dallas is a 1,015-acre city lake with a 9.33-mile hike-and-bike trail, piers, picnic areas, a dog park and the Bath House Cultural Center. The Dallas Arboretum sits on its east shore at 8525 Garland Road. Fair Park (3809 Grand Ave.) covers 277 acres. It has the Cotton Bowl, the Music Hall, the Hall of State and the 700-foot Esplanade reflecting pool.
South of downtown, the city puts the Great Trinity Forest at about 6,000 acres. It runs roughly 11 miles along the Trinity River from near Corinth Street to just past I-20. The Trinity River Audubon Center (6500 Great Trinity Forest Way) sits on 120 acres with five miles of nature trails. The National Audubon Society runs it under contract with the city.
Hospitals, groceries and libraries
The state lists five Level I trauma centers in Dallas: Parkland Memorial (5200 Harry Hines Blvd.), Children's Medical Center (1935 Medical District Dr.), Baylor University Medical Center (3500 Gaston Ave.), Methodist Dallas Medical Center (1441 N. Beckley Ave.) and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (8200 Walnut Hill Lane). Parkland is licensed for 983 beds. Medical City Dallas is at 7777 Forest Lane.
Grocery access varies across the city. In late 2024, Tom Thumb withdrew from a planned 50,000 sq ft store at the Shops at RedBird in southern Dallas, and the developers began looking for another grocer. H-E-B filed a permit in May 2026 for its first store in Dallas, at LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Hillcrest Road. Construction is set to start in March 2027, with opening projected for September 2028.
Dallas Public Library has 29 locations. In January 2026, budget proposals named four branches for possible closure: Oak Lawn, Skyline, Renner Frankford and Arcadia Park. The city was also weighing a renovation of the Central Library.
Schools
Most of the city is in Dallas ISD, which enrolled 139,802 students in 2025 and runs 30 magnet schools and academies. Its 2026 state rating, for the 2025-26 school year, is a B with a scale score of 85. Richardson ISD also covers parts of Dallas. Several other districts reach into the city limits too, so confirm the district for any address with the appraisal district or the district's own boundary tool.
Getting around and public safety
Off-peak, Dallas City Hall is about 15 minutes from Love Field, 18 minutes from the Galleria and from Las Colinas, 29 minutes from DFW Airport's terminal area and from Legacy West in Plano, and 40 minutes from downtown Fort Worth. These are Realust free-flow estimates. Rush-hour trips take longer.
Dallas Police had about 3,200 officers in mid-2025. Proposition U, which voters passed in November 2024, requires the city to reach at least 4,000. The national NERIS registry lists 59 numbered Dallas Fire-Rescue stations.
Not confirmed yet
- Final decision on the four proposed library branch closures (Oak Lawn, Skyline, Renner Frankford, Arcadia Park).
- Street address for Klyde Warren Park and a current (2024+) source for Dallas Police headquarters (1400 S. Botham Jean Blvd. per older coverage).
- Acreage for Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Arboretum from a City of Dallas source.
- 2026 TEA ratings for Richardson ISD and other districts serving parts of Dallas.
- Which pharmacies and urgent care clinics to list by area; not covered.
- Arts District venues and addresses; not covered.
- Dallas Fire-Rescue staffing and ambulance coverage figures from a city source.
- Whether a grocer has signed for the Shops at RedBird site since December 2024.
Questions people ask
How many parks does Dallas have?
More than 400, covering over 21,000 acres, with more than 180 miles of developed trails, according to the Park and Recreation Department.
When is the State Fair of Texas in 2026?
Sept. 25 through Oct. 18, 2026, at Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. The Texas-Oklahoma game was played at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 10.
How long is the drive from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport and Love Field?
Off-peak, about 29 minutes (20.8 miles) from City Hall to DFW's terminal area and about 15 minutes (6.3 miles) to Love Field. These are Realust free-flow estimates. Rush hour adds time.
Which hospitals in Dallas are Level I trauma centers?
The state lists five: Parkland Memorial, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
What school district serves Dallas?
Dallas ISD serves most of the city and earned a B (85) in the 2026 state ratings. Richardson ISD also covers parts of North Dallas and Lake Highlands, and other neighboring districts reach into the city, so check by address.
Is H-E-B coming to Dallas?
Yes. H-E-B filed a permit in May 2026 for a store at I-635 and Hillcrest Road. Construction is set for March 2027 and opening is projected for September 2028.
How big is White Rock Lake?
The city lists it as a 1,015-acre lake with a 9.33-mile hike-and-bike trail. The Dallas Arboretum is on its eastern shore.
Are Dallas libraries closing?
In January 2026, budget proposals named four branches for possible closure: Oak Lawn, Skyline, Renner Frankford and Arcadia Park. The system has 29 locations.
Sources (46) · checked Oct 28, 2026
- OSRM open routing engine (Realust drive-time calculation, Oct 2026)
- FOX 4, State Fair of Texas opening day guide (Sept 25, 2026)
- City of Dallas Park & Recreation, Fair Park
- Fair Park Dallas (City of Dallas), 2026 State Fair of Texas listing
- City of Dallas Park & Recreation, About the Department
- City of Dallas Park & Recreation, White Rock Lake
- Axios Dallas, Klyde Warren Park's next phase (June 29, 2026)
- Klyde Warren Park, Completing the Vision (expansion)
- TxDOT Dallas District, 2026 Klyde Warren Park Expansion fact sheet
- Dallas Arboretum, Bloom magazine (Autumn 2026)
- Secret Dallas, Dallas Blooms 2026 (Jan 31, 2026)
- City of Dallas Park & Recreation, Trinity River Audubon Center
- City of Dallas, Trinity River Corridor Project: Great Trinity Forest
- Dallas Public Library, Branches
- Hoodline, Dallas Public Library revamp and potential branch closures (Jan 20, 2026)
- TDLR TABS2026003720 (City of Dallas, 1500 Marilla St, owner record)
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, BMW Dallas Marathon 2026
- CBS News Texas, Crowds flood Lower Greenville for St. Patrick's celebrations (Mar 14, 2026)
- Dallas Voice, Dallas Pride moves downtown for 2026 (June 5, 2026)
- Blue Ribbon News, 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot registration (June 1, 2026)
- Independence Title, Independence Day 2026 DFW events (PDF)
- News 9, Oklahoma-Texas 2026 Red River Rivalry live updates (Oct 10, 2026)
- Texas DSHS, Texas Trauma Facilities (lists current as of Oct 12, 2026)
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital
- TDLR TABS2026008925, Baylor University Medical Center (2026 project)
- TDLR TABS2026015828, Methodist Dallas Medical Center (2026 project)
- TDLR TABS2026015051, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (2026 project)
- TDLR TABS2026024053, Medical City Dallas (2026 project)
- TDLR TABS2026014827, Children's Medical Center Dallas (2026 project)
- Children's Health, 2025 Dallas Campus Facts (data as of Dec 31, 2025)
- TDLR TABS2026014496, NorthPark Center (2026 project)
- Dallas Farmers Market, Plan a Visit
- Dallas Farmers Market events calendar (April 23, 2026 listing)
- NBC DFW, H-E-B files construction permit for first Dallas location (May 30, 2026)
- The Real Deal, Tom Thumb backs out of southern Dallas plans (Dec 18, 2024)
- Hoodline, Night Rooster lands in Dallas Design District (Apr 29, 2026)
- Emporium Pies, Bishop Arts location page
- Dallas Observer, New Dallas restaurants opened in June 2026
- The Infatuation, Walkers' review (Sept 8, 2026)
- Dallas ISD, 2026 Accountability Summary: District (TEA data)
- George W. Bush Institute, Two-minute take: 2026 Texas school and district report cards (Aug 21, 2026)
- Dallas Regional Chamber, Economic Development Guide 2026: Public Schools (PDF, Mar 2026)
- Wikipedia, Education in Dallas (district list; corroborate by address)
- Dallas ISD, contact information (Linus D. Wright Administration Building)
- Police1, Dallas PD aims to hire 350 officers in 2025, reach 4,000 by 2029 (July 14, 2025)
- NERIS (UL FSRI), Dallas Fire Department stations FD48113600
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Drive to major employers from Dallas
Rush-hour drive times from the center of Dallas, weekday at 8:00 AM.
| Workplace | 8 AM rush | No traffic | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University Medical CenterDallas | 6 min | 5 min | 1.3 mi |
| Downtown DallasDallas | 10 min | 9 min | 2.8 mi |
| AT&TDowntown Dallas | 13 min | 11 min | 3.1 mi |
| Uptown DallasDallas | 13 min | 12 min | 3 mi |
| SMUUniversity Park | 26 min | 15 min | 7.3 mi |
| UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas | 26 min | 15 min | 8.4 mi |
| Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington | 29 min | 28 min | 21.3 mi |
| American AirlinesFort Worth | 31 min | 27 min | 23.4 mi |
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| Workplace | 8 AM rush | No traffic | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love FieldDallas | 32 min | 21 min | 10.7 mi |
| Southwest AirlinesLove Field | 32 min | 20 min | 11.8 mi |
| Texas InstrumentsDallas | 32 min | 18 min | 12.2 mi |
| Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving | 33 min | 20 min | 14.7 mi |
| Kimberly-ClarkIrving | 35 min | 22 min | 15.4 mi |
| McKessonLas Colinas | 36 min | 23 min | 17.4 mi |
| Telecom CorridorRichardson | 36 min | 22 min | 17.8 mi |
| State Farm CityLineRichardson | 38 min | 24 min | 19.2 mi |
| Galleria / LBJDallas | 41 min | 22 min | 15.8 mi |
| UT DallasRichardson | 42 min | 28 min | 18.8 mi |
| DFW AirportDFW | 44 min | 31 min | 24.6 mi |
| Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth | 45 min | 38 min | 34.6 mi |
| Medical City PlanoPlano | 46 min | 30 min | 24 mi |
| Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake | 49 min | 37 min | 33.5 mi |
| Legacy WestPlano | 49 min | 30 min | 25.5 mi |
| Charles SchwabWestlake | 50 min | 37 min | 34.5 mi |
| Tyler TechnologiesPlano | 50 min | 32 min | 26.3 mi |
| Capital OnePlano | 52 min | 33 min | 28.1 mi |
| JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano | 52 min | 32 min | 26.1 mi |
| Toyota North America HQPlano | 52 min | 34 min | 27.2 mi |
| Keurig Dr PepperFrisco | 53 min | 34 min | 28.2 mi |
| Lockheed MartinFort Worth | 53 min | 46 min | 43.6 mi |
| Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano | 53 min | 34 min | 26.7 mi |
| The StarFrisco | 53 min | 34 min | 28.6 mi |
| RaytheonMcKinney | 56 min | 40 min | 35.5 mi |
| AllianceTexasFort Worth | 59 min | 46 min | 42.3 mi |
| Texas Woman's UniversityDenton | 63 min | 50 min | 42.9 mi |
| University of North TexasDenton | 63 min | 49 min | 43 mi |
Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →
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Hidden costs in Dallas
Most Dallas homes sit in Dallas County and Dallas ISD. Their bill has five lines.
Estimate: where a $340,400 Dallas homestead's 2025 tax bill goes1,7
- City of Dallas$1,903/yr
- Dallas ISD$1,653/yr
- Dallas County$587/yr
- Parkland Hospital$577/yr
- Dallas College$290/yr
Realust estimate. Assumes Dallas County, Dallas ISD, owner under 65, no 10% cap savings, no PID. Value is the ACS 2024 1-year median. A Lake Highlands PID address would add about $443.
Base 2025 tax rate: Dallas vs. nearby Dallas County cities1
- Garland (Garland ISD)2.39%
- Mesquite (Mesquite ISD)2.35%
- Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie ISD)2.26%
- Dallas (Dallas ISD)2.23%
- Richardson (Richardson ISD)2.18%
- Irving (Irving ISD)2.14%
- Carrollton (C-FB ISD)2.02%
All rates from the DCAD 2025 sheet (revised Nov. 5, 2025). Each city is paired with its namesake ISD. Exemptions differ by city and are not reflected; Dallas's 20% homestead exemption lowers its effective rate.
Estimate: monthly costs beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,7,22,23,24
- Property tax (homestead, Dallas ISD, no PID)$418/mo
- Electric (1,000 kWh, median fixed plan)$154/mo
- Water + wastewater (6,000 gal)$67/mo
- Sanitation (with tax)$43/mo
- Storm drainage (2,001–3,500 sq ft)$9/mo
Realust estimate. Tax uses 2025 rates and the $340,400 ACS median. Electric is an Oct. 28, 2026 plan snapshot. City fees are rates in effect Oct. 2026; sanitation changes in Feb. 2027. Excludes gas, internet, insurance and HOA.
Utility providers in Dallas22,23,24,26,27
| Service | Provider | Current rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Oncor wires; choose a retail provider | Median 12-mo fixed plan 15.4¢/kWh incl. delivery | Snapshot Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Water | Dallas Water Utilities | $5.93/mo + $2.17–$13.20 per 1,000 gal (tiered) | Oct. 1, 2025 (unchanged for FY2026-27) |
| Wastewater | Dallas Water Utilities | $5.34/mo + $6.19 per 1,000 gal (winter-average cap) | Oct. 1, 2025 (unchanged for FY2026-27) |
| Trash & recycling | City of Dallas Sanitation | $40.09/mo ($43.40 with tax) | Through Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Storm drainage | City of Dallas | $5.79–$22.59/mo by impervious area | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy | Avg. residential bill up about $9.46/mo | June 1, 2026 |
| Internet | AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier | From $50, $30 and $29.99/mo | Oct. 28, 2026 listing |
Dallas public improvement districts (2026 service plan year)15,16,17,19,20
| PID | Rate per $100 | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands | 0.13 | Mixed, incl. residential; over-65 homesteads exempt |
| North Lake Highlands | 0.12 | Not stated |
| Prestonwood | 0.08 | About 1,031 residential properties |
| Far East Dallas (new 2026) | 0.12 | About 188 mixed-use properties |
| Downtown Improvement District | 0.139 | Downtown |
| Uptown | 0.045 | Uptown |
| Knox Street | 0.15 | Knox Street area |
| Oak Lawn-Hi Line | 0.15 | Oak Lawn-Hi Line area |
| Deep Ellum | 0.12 | Deep Ellum |
| Klyde Warren Park / Arts District | 0.05 | Arts District |
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| Midtown | 0.05 / 0.10 | Standard / premium area |
| South Side | 0.12 / 0.15 | Standard / premium area |
| University Crossing | 0.10 | University Crossing area |
| RedBird (new 2026) | 0.15 | RedBird area |
| Tourism PID | 2% of room-nights | Hotels with 100+ rooms |
Rates as listed in the city's Aug. 22, 2025 memo; council approved the 2026 service plans Aug. 27, 2025.
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Five taxing units, and four of them give 20%
Most Dallas homes sit in Dallas County and Dallas ISD. Their bill has five lines. For 2025 the rates were city 0.6988, Dallas ISD 0.993835, Dallas County 0.2155, Parkland Hospital 0.212 and Dallas College 0.106575, per $100 of value. Together that is about 2.23% before exemptions.
Exemptions cut that sharply for an owner who lives in the home. The city, the county, Parkland and Dallas College each take 20% off a homestead's value. Dallas ISD takes off $140,000 plus another 10%. Owners 65 and older get $175,000 off from the city, $100,000 from each county unit and $95,000 from Dallas ISD, plus the school tax ceiling.
At the city's ACS median home value of $340,400, a Realust estimate puts the 2025 bill at about $5,011 a year, or $418 a month. That is an effective rate near 1.47%. The same house as a rental, with no exemptions, would owe about $7,580.
2026 rates and the county election
The city trimmed its rate to 0.6978 for 2026, and Dallas ISD adopted 0.985735. Dallas County adopted 0.24865, above its voter-approval rate, so the county rate is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. If voters reject it, the county rate drops to 0.22465. On the same $340,400 home, the 2026 bill would be about $5,085, or about $5,019 if the county rate fails.
Your school district changes the bill
Dallas ISD covers most of the city, but parts of Dallas fall in Richardson, Plano, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Duncanville, Mesquite and Irving ISDs. Rates and local exemptions differ. The same home in Richardson ISD would owe about $5,196 for 2025, and in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD about $5,257, because that district has no local 10% exemption.
A small share of Dallas lies in Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. There, the Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College lines are replaced by that county's own rates. In Collin County, the county and Collin College together levy about 0.2306; in Denton County, the county levies 0.1859. Check any address on the appraisal district site.
Public improvement districts
Dallas has 15 PIDs. Each charges a yearly assessment on top of property tax, capped by city policy at $0.15 per $100 of value. Most cover business districts such as Downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum and Knox Street.
A few cover neighborhoods. Prestonwood's PID covers about 1,031 residential properties at $0.08. The Lake Highlands PID charges $0.13 and includes residential property, though owners with the over-65 exemption are exempt. On a $340,400 home, the Lake Highlands assessment comes to about $443 a year. Far East Dallas and RedBird PIDs started Jan. 1, 2026. No MUD was confirmed for city addresses.
City utility bill
Dallas Water Utilities bills water, wastewater, sanitation and storm drainage together. Water and wastewater rates did not change for FY2026-27. A home on a 5/8-inch meter pays $5.93 a month for water and $5.34 for wastewater, plus usage. Water runs from $2.17 per 1,000 gallons for the first 4,000 gallons up to $13.20 above 30,000. Wastewater is $6.19 per 1,000 gallons, billed on actual use or the winter average, whichever is less. At 6,000 gallons, the water and wastewater lines come to about $67.
Sanitation is $40.09 a month ($43.40 with tax) through January 2027. In February 2027 it splits: $37.76 plus tax for curbside pickup and $45.22 plus tax for alley pickup. The storm drainage fee rose Oct. 1, 2026 and ranges from $5.79 to $22.59 a month by a lot's paved and roofed area.
Power, gas and internet
Dallas is in Oncor's area with retail choice. On Oct. 28, 2026, the median 12-month fixed plan cost 15.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh, delivery included, or about $154 a month.
Atmos Energy supplies natural gas. Its June 1, 2026 increase added about $9.46 a month to the average home bill. AT&T Fiber reaches about 80% of the city from $50 a month, and Spectrum cable about 92% from $30.
Flood risk and commuting
About 5,100 flood insurance policies are active in Dallas. Flood coverage is a separate policy, available citywide through the federal program, and a new policy has a 30-day wait. Check the FEMA map for any address before you buy.
From City Hall, free-flow drive times are about 16 minutes to Las Colinas, 29 to Legacy West in Plano, 30 to DFW Airport and 40 to downtown Fort Worth. NTTA toll roads cost 22 cents a mile with a TollTag. The median gross rent was $1,403 in the ACS 2023 five-year estimate.
Not confirmed yet
- What are typical HOA dues in Dallas neighborhoods that have mandatory associations?
- What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $340,000 home in Dallas?
- What share of Dallas parcels lies in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
- What will Dallas County's 2026 rate be after the Nov. 3, 2026 election?
- Which PIDs, if any, cover a given address, and at what 2027 rate?
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Dallas, TX?
For 2025, about 2.23% before exemptions for a home in Dallas County and Dallas ISD: city 0.6988, Dallas ISD 0.993835, Dallas County 0.2155, Parkland 0.212 and Dallas College 0.106575 per $100.
Does Dallas have a homestead exemption?
Yes. The city exempts 20% of a homestead's value and $175,000 for owners 65 and older or disabled. Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College also exempt 20%, and Dallas ISD exempts $140,000 plus 10%.
How much are property taxes on a $340,000 home in Dallas?
About $5,011 a year ($418 a month) at 2025 rates for a homestead in Dallas ISD with no PID, per a Realust estimate. About $7,580 as a rental with no exemptions.
Is the Dallas County tax rate going up in 2026?
The county adopted 0.24865, up from 0.2155. Because it exceeds the voter-approval rate, it goes to voters on Nov. 3, 2026. If rejected, the rate is 0.22465.
What is a PID in Dallas and do I pay one?
A public improvement district charges a yearly assessment for extra services, up to $0.15 per $100 of value. Dallas has 15, mostly business districts. Prestonwood and Lake Highlands include homes. Search your address on the city's PID page.
How much is the Dallas trash fee?
$40.09 a month ($43.40 with tax) through Jan. 31, 2027. From February 2027 it is $37.76 plus tax for curbside and $45.22 plus tax for alley service.
What are Dallas water rates?
For a 5/8-inch meter: $5.93 a month plus $2.17 to $13.20 per 1,000 gallons, and wastewater at $5.34 a month plus $6.19 per 1,000 gallons. Rates did not change on Oct. 1, 2026.
Can I choose my electric provider in Dallas?
Yes. Dallas is in Oncor's area with retail choice. The median 12-month fixed plan was 15.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh on Oct. 28, 2026.
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What’s coming
Public projects that will change daily life in Dallas: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.
Cotton Belt Trail, Phase 2
DART is building a $50M trail section along the Silver Line rail corridor from Addison to Plano. Work runs from June 2025 to May 2027.
Why it matters: Long off-street bike and walking route across north Dallas suburbs.
Also in Plano · Richardson · Addison
Citywide
I-35E rebuild, I-635 to Denton Co.
TxDOT's $709M Phase 2 widens I-35E from 6 to 8 general lanes and converts reversible toll lanes to 4 two-way managed lanes. About 67% complete.
Why it matters: More lanes and two-way express lanes for I-35E commuters.
Also in Carrollton · Farmers Branch
Goldman Sachs campus
Goldman Sachs is building an 800,000-sq-ft downtown campus next to the Perot Museum, consolidating two Dallas offices. Opening is projected for January 2028.
Why it matters: Big finance employer anchoring jobs downtown and in Victory Park.
Convention Center rebuild
Demolition and rebuilding of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown. In June 2026 the City Council kept the current design; the new center is expected to be delivered in 2030.
Why it matters: Reshapes south downtown and the convention and hotel business there.
I-30 Canyon rebuild
$888M TxDOT rebuild of 2.3 miles of I-30 from I-35E to I-45 along south downtown, widening it from six to 12 lanes and redesigning cross streets. Construction began January 2026.
Why it matters: Years of downtown I-30 work, then more lanes and better street links.
Harold Simmons Park
$325M, 250-acre park on the Trinity River near downtown, between the Margaret McDermott and Ronald Kirk bridges; about 200 acres will be nature preserve. Ground broke April 2025.
Why it matters: Major new riverfront park for downtown, West Dallas and Oak Cliff.
Richardson ISD CTE center (Bond 2025)
Voters approved RISD's $1.4B bond in Nov 2025. It funds a new career and technical education center next to the district's operations center on Greenville Ave., plus middle school upgrades.
Why it matters: New career-training campus and school upgrades across RISD.
Also in Richardson · Garland
Citywide
I-345 trench rebuild
TxDOT has environmental clearance to replace the elevated I-345 between downtown and Deep Ellum with a below-grade highway. Work is to follow the I-30 Canyon project, likely 2029; ~$1B of $1.7B is unfunded.
Why it matters: Could reconnect downtown and Deep Ellum, but long-term construction ahead.
Dallas ISD $6.2B bond
Dallas ISD voters approved a $6.2 billion bond in May 2026, funding 26 new replacement schools plus renovations, gym upgrades and new buses.
Why it matters: New and rebuilt campuses across Dallas ISD neighborhoods.
Also in Addison · Cockrell Hill · Seagoville · Hutchins · Wilmer
Citywide
Mavericks arena at Valley View
The Mavericks signed an option on 104 acres of the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas for a new arena and entertainment district. Zoning approvals are still needed.
Why it matters: Would bring an NBA arena district to the LBJ/Tollway area.
The Loop 50-mile trail completion
The Loop Plaza, joining the Katy, Hi Line and Trinity Strand trails at Victory Ave. and Houston St., opens Oct. 20, 2026; the full 50-mile trail loop is expected in 2027.
Why it matters: Off-street walking and biking links across Dallas neighborhoods.
Mill Creek flood-relief tunnel
A 5-mile storm tunnel about 100 ft underground from near downtown to south of Fair Park; after delays the city expects substantial completion in 2028 and full completion in early 2029.
Why it matters: Less street and property flooding in East Dallas once it carries water.
Moody Children's Hospital
Children's Health and UT Southwestern topped out the 12-story hospital in Sept. 2026; the ~$5B Southwestern Medical District campus will have 552 beds across three towers.
Why it matters: Major new pediatric hospital for North Texas families.
Fair Park community park
In Feb. 2026 the City Council approved a deal for nonprofit Fair Park First to build a 10-acre, ~$40M park at Fair Park, set to be the largest green space in South Dallas.
Why it matters: New everyday park space for South Dallas neighborhoods.
Dallas $443M public safety bond
Prop A would fund police and fire facilities, incl. a $149M training complex at Dallas Executive Airport, a $150M police evidence building and moving 911 call-taking out of City Hall.
Why it matters: Ballot labels it a tax increase; funds police, fire and 911 buildings.
Citywide
Dallas County homelessness tax vote
County Prop A would raise the tax rate to $0.24865 per $100 from $0.2155 to fund homelessness reduction, incl. mental health treatment, support services and encampment resolution.
Why it matters: Higher county tax bill for Dallas County homeowners if it passes.
Also in Irving · Garland · Grand Prairie · Mesquite · Carrollton · Richardson · Rowlett · DeSoto · Cedar Hill · Coppell · Lancaster · Duncanville · Farmers Branch · Sachse · Balch Springs · University Park · Seagoville · Glenn Heights · Addison · Highland Park · Hutchins · Wilmer · Sunnyvale · Cockrell Hill · Combine
Citywide
US 75 technology lanes, I-635 to SH 121
TxDOT is converting the US 75 HOV lanes from I-635 to SH 121 into 'technology lanes' and upgrading lighting, a $157.4M project. TxDOT's late-2025 list estimated completion in Sept 2026.
Why it matters: Extra usable lane on US 75 for Richardson, Plano and Allen commuters.
Also in Richardson · Plano · Allen · McKinney
RISD middle school rebuilds
Richardson ISD is turning its junior highs into middle schools by 2028: new buildings for Liberty, Parkhill, Westwood and Richardson West, additions at Apollo and North. About $668M from the 2025 bond.
Why it matters: Sixth graders move to middle school; four campuses get new buildings.
Also in Richardson
Citywide
H-E-B at Hillcrest Rd & LBJ Freeway
Dallas City Council approved rezoning in Dec 2025 for a 127,000-sq-ft H-E-B with a parking garage on 10 acres at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road. H-E-B has said it would likely open in 2028.
Why it matters: First full-size H-E-B inside Dallas city limits, for North Dallas shoppers.
Equinix DA12 data center campus
Equinix filed to build two four-story data centers at 1550 W Mockingbird Ln, the former Taylor Publishing site, which has been demolished. DA12-1 is 372,515 sq ft and over $542 million; DA12-2 is about $294 million.
Why it matters: Redevelops an old industrial site near Love Field into a major data center, with construction running into 2028.
Scotiabank U.S. hub, Victory Park
Scotiabank is opening a major U.S. regional office of about 100,000 sq ft at 2601 Victory Ave in Victory Park, with more than 1,020 new jobs and over $60 million in investment.
Why it matters: More than 1,000 jobs averaging over $135K, backed by a $10.8M Texas Enterprise Fund grant, a 10-year city tax abatement on business property and a $2.7M city grant.
Recently opened
See every project on the North Texas map →We track publicly announced projects from official and local news sources. Plans and dates change; dates are targets, not promises. Map locations are approximate. Projects don't affect the Realust Score. Know of a project we're missing? Tell us.
Growth story in Dallas
Dallas began in 1841 near the three forks of the Trinity River and incorporated in 1856. Rail lines arrived in 1873, Oak Cliff was annexed in 1903, and the city became a Federal Reserve seat in 1914.
Dallas population, 1990-20251,2
1990-2020: decennial Census counts. NCTCOG's separate Jan. 1, 2026 estimate is 1,403,553; it uses a different method and is not charted.
New housing units permitted by the City of Dallas5,6
Census Building Permits Survey, all building types. Years with Census imputation (2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023, 2024) are left out, so the axis has gaps. 2026 is January-September only.
Single-family vs. apartment permits, City of Dallas5,6
| Year | Single-family units | 2-4 unit buildings | 5+ unit buildings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2090 | 137 | 4270 | 6497 |
| 2008 | 1198 | 74 | 8141 | 9413 |
| 2009 | 734 | 11 | 1026 | 1771 |
| 2010 | 865 | 28 | 1716 | 2609 |
| 2011 | 809 | 27 | 3414 | 4250 |
| 2012 | 936 | 121 | 6028 | 7085 |
| 2014 | 1181 | 98 | 6577 | 7856 |
| 2017 | 2100 | 261 | 4890 | 7251 |
| 2018 | 2009 | 578 | 5460 | 8047 |
| 2019 | 2093 | 288 | 5712 | 8093 |
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| 2021 | 2245 | 236 | 7533 | 10014 |
| 2022 | 2349 | 395 | 7485 | 10229 |
| 2025 | 2026 | 84 | 4883 | 6993 |
| 2026 (Jan-Sep) | 1603 | 265 | 3162 | 5030 |
Census Building Permits Survey. Years with Census imputation are left out. 2026 is January-September.
Dallas ISD enrollment10
Ballotpedia enrollment table, 1999-2000 to 2024-25. State data via Texas Tribune show 134,308 in 2026 (not charted; different source). No district projection found.
Major projects and districts shaping Dallas growth16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,25
| Project | Developer / lead | Planned | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center rebuild | City of Dallas (Trinity Alliance in pre-construction) | Up to $3.7 billion master plan, including a 'West of Lamar' expansion | Design and early works; substantial completion targeted for 2029 | Downtown, 650 S Griffin St area and west of Lamar St |
| Children's Health / UT Southwestern pediatric campus | Children's Health and UT Southwestern | $5 billion; 5+ million sq ft; 552-bed Moody Children's Hospital (12 stories) | Topped out Sept 29, 2026; opening 2031 | Harry Hines Blvd, Southwestern Medical District, across from Clements University Hospital |
| Goldman Sachs campus (North End) | Hunt Realty Investments (2022 report) | Up to 5,000 employees; 14-story office tower on an 11-acre mixed-use site | Topped out; move-in 2028 per Chamber (2022 report had targeted April 2026) | Field St, north of Woodall Rodgers Fwy next to Victory Park |
| Hensley Field redevelopment | City of Dallas (master developer not yet named in 2022) | 738 acres; about 6,800 homes, 12,000 jobs, 185 acres open space; $390 million over 20 years | Master plan approved Dec 2022; Navy cleanup ongoing | Former naval air station on Mountain Creek Lake, southwest Dallas |
| Dallas Midtown (former Valley View Center) | Beck Ventures; Anthem Development (first building); Prime Life Technologies | 110-acre site; first building about 300 apartments with 13,500 sq ft retail ($85 million) | Grading began April 2026; first building expected 2027 | SW corner of Preston Rd and Dilbeck Ln, at LBJ Fwy |
| Cypress Waters | Billingsley Co. | 1,000 acres; 2,000+ apartments and 16,000+ workers (2022) | Built out in phases; DART Silver Line station opened Oct 2025 | Olympus Blvd near North Lake, LBJ Fwy and Belt Line Rd |
| The Shops at RedBird | Not named in source | $250 million on 95 acres | Ongoing; several openings in 2025; Children's Health specialty center due late 2027 | Former Red Bird Mall, southern Dallas (Camp Wisdom Rd at US 67) |
| Bank of America Parkside Uptown | Not named in source | 500,000 sq ft office; 1,000 employees | Completion 2027 | Uptown |
| Halperin Park (deck park over I-35E) | City of Dallas and partners | 5 acres; about $300 million total | Phase 1 opening 2026; Phase 2 approved | I-35E near the Dallas Zoo, Oak Cliff |
| Klyde Warren Park extension | Not named in source | 1.7 acres; $122 million | Begins 2026 | Woodall Rodgers Fwy deck, downtown |
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| Love Field expansion program | City of Dallas with Southwest Airlines | $2.5 billion; up to 12 new gates (contingent on Congress) | Planning | Dallas Love Field |
Figures from each project's source and date; see sources. Chamber figures are from its 2026 guide (posted March 2026).
Where Dallas is building16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,25,26
- 1Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (rebuild)
- 2Fair Park (Prop A venue upgrades)
- 3Klyde Warren Park (extension)
- 4Dallas City Hall
Projects, districts and public works only. Off the map (farther out): Dallas Love Field (expansion program).
Read the full growth story guide
From river crossing to 1.3 million people
Dallas began in 1841 near the three forks of the Trinity River and incorporated in 1856. Rail lines arrived in 1873, Oak Cliff was annexed in 1903, and the city became a Federal Reserve seat in 1914.
The Census counted just over 1 million residents in 1990, 1,188,580 in 2000 and 1,197,816 in 2010.
Population: slow and steady
The 2020 Census counted 1,304,379 people. Census Bureau estimates put Dallas at 1,329,491 on July 1, 2025, up about 1.9% in five years, after a dip in 2021. Nearly all residents live in Dallas County; about 54,000 are in Collin County and 30,000 in Denton County.
The regional planning agency NCTCOG estimates a higher figure: 1,403,553 on Jan. 1, 2026, up 17,564 in a year. The two agencies use different methods. Neither the city nor NCTCOG has published a current population target for Dallas; the ForwardDallas 2.0 land use plan, adopted in September 2024, sets none.
Housing: an apartment city
Dallas permitted 10,014 housing units in 2021, 10,229 in 2022 and 6,993 in 2025, per the Census permit survey. Through September 2026 it had permitted 5,030. Buildings with five or more units account for most of each year's total, typically 60-75% since 2017.
Single-family permits have held near 2,000 to 2,350 a year since 2017, below the 3,353 issued in 2004 and 2005. Census data show 590,237 housing units in 2020-2024, and 42% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
New for-sale homes are mostly infill and townhome projects rather than large planned subdivisions. The biggest planned neighborhood is Hensley Field, a 738-acre former naval air station on Mountain Creek Lake. Its 2022 master plan calls for about 6,800 homes and 12,000 jobs over 20 years.
What is driving it
Downtown is in the middle of a large public rebuild. Voters approved Prop A in November 2022 to fund a new convention center and Fair Park upgrades from hotel tax revenue. The convention center plan runs up to $3.7 billion, with completion targeted for 2029. TxDOT plans to sink I-345 below grade east of downtown, but it says construction won't start before 2029 and $1 billion is unfunded.
Health care and finance are adding the biggest campuses. The $5 billion Children's Health and UT Southwestern pediatric campus on Harry Hines Boulevard topped out in September 2026 and is set to open in 2031. Goldman Sachs is building a campus for up to 5,000 employees next to Victory Park, and Bank of America's 1,000-employee Uptown office is due in 2027.
Elsewhere, grading began in April 2026 on the first apartment building at Dallas Midtown, the former Valley View Center site. The DART Silver Line opened in October 2025, with a stop at Cypress Waters, a 1,000-acre office and apartment district. Voters also approved a $1.25 billion city bond in May 2024, led by $521 million for streets and transit.
Schools: fewer students, big rebuilds
Dallas ISD peaked at 163,562 students in 2001-02. It had 139,802 in 2024-25 and 134,308 in 2026 state data, down 15.3% since 2016. It runs 237 campuses.
Voters approved a $1.6 billion bond in 2015 and about $3.5 billion in 2020. In May 2026, a record $6.2 billion package to rebuild more than two dozen campuses was headed for passage on unofficial results. Parts of Dallas are in other districts, so check the school district for any address.
Values and incomes
The Census median owner-estimated home value rose from $135,400 (2011-2015) to $188,100 (2015-2019) and $320,700 (2020-2024). Median household income rose from $43,781 to $70,518 over the same periods. Both are five-year averages in nominal dollars.
Not confirmed yet
- Will Goldman Sachs move in during 2026 or 2028?
- How will TxDOT close the $1 billion I-345 funding gap, and when will it start?
- Has the city selected a master developer for Hensley Field?
- What does Dallas ISD project for enrollment through 2030 and beyond?
- How many apartments and homes are planned across the full Dallas Midtown site?
- Will Congress allow the added Love Field gates?
Questions people ask
What is the population of Dallas, Texas?
The Census Bureau estimated 1,329,491 residents on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG's separate estimate was 1,403,553 on Jan. 1, 2026.
Is Dallas growing?
Slowly. Census estimates show about 1.9% growth from 2020 to 2025. NCTCOG estimates growth of 1.3% in 2025.
How many new homes are being built in Dallas?
The city permitted 6,993 housing units in 2025 and 5,030 from January to September 2026. Most are apartments; about 2,000 a year are single-family.
When will the new Dallas convention center open?
The rebuild of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is targeted for substantial completion in 2029.
What is the new hospital being built on Harry Hines?
A $5 billion pediatric campus from Children's Health and UT Southwestern, with a 552-bed hospital. It is set to open in 2031.
Did the Dallas ISD bond pass in 2026?
Unofficial results on May 2, 2026 showed all four propositions of the $6.2 billion bond passing with more than 70% yes.
What is happening at the old Valley View Mall?
It is being redeveloped as Dallas Midtown. Grading began in April 2026 on a roughly 300-apartment building with retail, expected in 2027.
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