What NOBODY Tells You About Moving to Dallas in 2026
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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Most relocation guides make Dallas sound perfect. Low taxes π° Big jobs π Easy life.
The truth? Dallas works incredibly well—if you understand the tradeoffs.
After 25 years here, I’m still in Dallas not because of hype… but because it rewards the right people.
And clearly, I’m not alone—178,000 people moved to DFW last year.
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Why People Keep Moving to Dallas π
πΌ Massive Economic Opportunity
Dallas is home to
21 Fortune 500 headquarters, including
AT&T,
ExxonMobil, and
CBRE.
β Top-10 job growth market
β Huge upside for entrepreneurs
β
No state income tax (Texas Comptroller)
If you’re building a career or business, Dallas gives you scale fast.
π‘ Lifestyle Options (This Is Dallas’ Superpower)
Dallas isn’t one vibe—it’s many:
- Urban energy: Uptown Dallas, Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum π
- Family suburbs: Frisco, Prosper, Plano π¨π©π§π¦
- Character & charm: Bishop Arts District, Lakewood Dallas π³
You can change neighborhoods as your life changes—and that matters.
The Real Cost of Living πΈ
Dallas is near the national average, but here’s the catch:
- Median home price:
~$350K
(Dallas housing data) - Higher property taxes (~1.7%)
(Dallas County)
Tradeoff?
π No state income tax = more take-home pay.
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Veterans: 100% disabled vets pay
$0 property taxes
(Texas Veterans Commission)
Who Thrives in Dallas β
β Corporate professionals
β Entrepreneurs & investors
β Families focused on top schools
β Movers from high-cost states like CA & NY
Top school districts include
Highland Park ISD,
Frisco ISD, and
Prosper ISD.
Who Struggles Here β οΈ
β No car / public-transit-only lifestyle
β Need mountains or beaches
β Hate heat, traffic, or sprawl
Dallas is car-dependent and growing fast—no sugarcoating that.
Final Take π
Dallas isn’t cheap. It’s not walkable everywhere. And it’s always under construction π§
But if you’re ambitious, career-focused, or raising a family, Dallas offers one of the strongest long-term plays in the U.S.
If you’re thinking about moving and want real guidance on where to live, schools, and budget reality, that’s exactly what we help with.
ο»Ώπ© Reach out anytime—we’d love to show you around Dallas π
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!
