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Dallas, Texas

city · Dallas County (primary) , Collin County, Denton County, Kaufman County, Rockwall County

At a glance

1,307,930
Population
$320,700
Median home value (all homes)
6% above U.S. median
$309,590
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,472/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$70,518
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
62.17%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities6% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates81.1%
College graduates38.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Provides economic development services and acts as a single point of contact for examining the Dallas Region for companies, site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives. The organization champions the growth of existing Dallas Region companies and innovation while positioning the region as a prime destination for living, working and doing business.
city Dallas Economic Development
The City of Dallas Office of Economic Development provides incentives, supports Public Improvement Districts, small business resources, and related economic development initiatives in Dallas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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