February 2, 2026

AVOID These 5 Dallas Neighborhoods If You Are From Out of State

The Living in Dallas Texas Team is the best relocation team in the Dallas area. Levi Lascsak founded the Living in Dallas Texas Team in 2020, and now the Living in Dallas Texas Team is the #1 Dallas relocation team and have serviced over 500 relocation clients worldwide of all budgets and lifestyle needs. Levi Lascsak is the top real estate agent in the North Dallas area, and he and his partner, Travis Plumb are 5-time ICON agents in Texas. The Living in Dallas Texas Team would love to help you make a smooth move to Dallas!

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Dallas–Fort Worth spans 9,000+ square miles 🀯 (bigger than New Jersey). What looks “close” on a map can mean very different costs, commutes, and lifestyles.


Here are 5 Dallas areas that often surprise relocators πŸ‘‡

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5️⃣ Prosper & Celina Fringe πŸ‘πŸ’Έ

πŸ“ Prosper, TX | Celina, TX


βœ”οΈ Big new homes, top schools
πŸš— 45–60 min to Downtown Dallas
πŸ›£οΈ $300–$400/month in tolls on the Dallas North Tollway
?? 15–20 min drives for basics


πŸ‘‰ Best if you work in Frisco or Plano.



4️⃣ McKinney, Melissa & Anna πŸš™πŸŒ³

πŸ“ McKinney | Melissa | Anna


🏠 More house for the money
🚢 Little to no walkability
⏱️ 60+ min commutes via US-75
πŸ—οΈ Heavy new-build resale competition



3️⃣ Forney & Kaufman County πŸ„πŸ 

πŸ“ Forney | Kaufman County


πŸ’° New homes under $325K
πŸš— 35–70 min commutes on Highway 80
🍽️ Limited dining & nightlife


πŸ‘‰ Best for remote or east-side commuters.



2️⃣ Garland & Richardson Pockets πŸ˜οΈπŸ”§

πŸ“ Garland | Richardson


πŸ“ 15–25 min to Downtown Dallas
✈️ Close to Love Field
πŸ› οΈ Older homes = renovation costs ($50K+ kitchens)



1️⃣ Uptown, Downtown & Victory Park Condos πŸŒ†πŸ’₯

πŸ“ Uptown Dallas | Downtown Dallas | Victory Park


🚢 Walkable, fun, high-energy
πŸ’³ HOA fees $700–$1,200/month
🏠 $600K condo ≈ $5K+ monthly payment



🧠 Bottom Line

Dallas isn’t expensive by accident — it’s expensive by location, commute, and convenience.


Get the zip code right, and Dallas is amazing 🀠
Get it wrong, and the monthly costs sneak up fast.


If you’re shopping for homes in Dallas or want to sell your current home,

please reach out to the Living in Dallas Texas team so we can create a seamless

home buying or selling process for you!

πŸ“±214-761-8876  

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Ready to take the next step?

Let's schedule a meeting! During this initial consultation, we'll learn more about your situation and what you're seeking in a home. We'll provide advice and address any concerns you may have in order to determine the best approach to achieving your goals. By the end of our conversation, we'll have a solid plan of action and next steps for moving forward.