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Dallas – Fort Worth at a Glance
Published on: January 10, 2022
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Thinking about a move to the Dallas – Fort Worth area? Then, you need to do your research. And we are here to help. Dallas is on Central Standard Time, and sits between 450-750 above sea level. If you are looking to live in a warm climate – Dallas is your place – it averages 1.3 snow days a year, compared to 31.4 in Denver. However, Dallas does receive it’s fair share of rain, averaging 81 days a year.

Below are few important facts about Dallas:

  • DFW is the 4th largest metro area in the United States
  • DFW is the 3rd largest  city in Texas
  • The Median age is 35.2
  • 87% of Residents Graduated Highschool
  • 36% Graduated College
  • Median HHI is $72,265
  • HHI grew by 4% year over year
  • Unemployment is at 3.9% as of November 2021
  • Key industry sectors include: Construction, Operations, Manufacturing, IT, Logistics & Telecommunication

 

Now, below are are few FUN FACTS about the Dallas – Fort Worth area that you may not have known:

  • Dallas gave us the Frozen Margarita Machine
  • In 1958, the Microchip was invented in Dallas
  • The Statue Of Liberty can fit inside the Cowboy Stadium, with the roof enclosed
  • Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Norah Jones, Jessica Simpson and Angie Harmon call Dallas home
  • The Dallas area is the largest metro area NOT located on a body of water
  • DFW is home to 23 of the richest Americans
  • DFW has over 200 Golf Courses

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.

Sources: VisitDallas.com // Roofstock.com