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Dallas
  • City in Texas
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Dallas

#65 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Dallas is a city in Texas with a population of 1,300,239. Dallas is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Dallas offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Dallas there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dallas and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Dallas are above average.
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    Population
    1,300,239
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $230,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,178
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      586.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      15.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      43.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      179.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      512.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,032.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      763.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Working in Dallas

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,231
    National
    $69,021
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