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A LETTER FROM THE DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER
My wife, Ann, and I lived in Dallas for four years, from 2008 to 2012, before leaving for two years to live and work in Los Angeles. In April 2014, we returned for the excitement of being involved with the Dallas Regional Chamber and all the many positive things we’ve always loved about this area. But when we returned, we got a surprise—in the two short years we
DALE PETROSKEY President and Chief Executive Officer
were gone, Dallas had become an even better place to live and work. We came home to Klyde Warren Park, which has changed views of downtown and given people of all ages and backgrounds a green space that brings them together for fun and enjoyment. We came home to the
new George W. Bush Presidential Center, high caliber in every way and bringing thought leaders and world-renowned experts to Dallas all the time. We came home to Trinity Groves, a novel concept that provides a fun, new place to have dinner and entertain. We came home to the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science, one of the more interesting and exciting science museums in the world. And we came home to a much more vibrant downtown, with new restaurants and clubs and nightlife. Just as importantly, we came home to a thriving and dynamic business community that is attracting more businesses and jobs to the Dallas region than ever before. Dallas is alive with optimism, growth, and an excitement for the future. There is no place Ann and I would rather be— and judging by the new companies and jobs moving here, we’re not alone. Dale Petroskey
2016 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Thomas W. Codd Vice Chairman, US Human Capital Leader PwC PRESIDENT & CEO Dale Petroskey CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Pat Priest ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Mike Rosa ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, VICE PRESIDENT Jessica Heer ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, VICE PRESIDENT Sarah Carabias-Rush RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Duane Dankesreiter MEMBERSHIP AND REVENUE GROWTH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT G.W. Hail MEMBER SERVICES, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Jennifer A. Schmiel
President and CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber
The Dallas Regional Chamber is the area’s leading membershipdriven business organization committed to promoting economic prosperity by leading economic development, driving improvements in public education, influencing public policy, and catalyzing and advocating for regional partnerships. The Chamber works to ensure
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the Dallas region will become the most economically prosperous region—and the most desirable place to live and work—in the United States. The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization comprising businesses that represent all facets of the North Texas business community. For more information, please contact the Dallas Regional Chamber at 214-746-6600 or visit dallaschamber.org.
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Dallas-Fort Worth is a hub of business, culture, and good living. Growth is forecasted as far as the eye can see. We’re here to show all there is to love about living in this region, with a local perspective. Throughout, look for My Dallas Stories—locals old and new sharing personal favorites about the region.
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With maps and charts showing home sales, new subdivisions, apartment rents, and more, you’ll get a good idea of what you can expect to pay for housing in DFW.
Our population is diverse and changing every day. Demographics, racial makeup, and international communities show how global of an area Dallas-Fort Worth really is.
Our Jobs section provides a snapshot of our diverse economy, showcasing major employers, top employers, and industry clusters, as well as what you might expect to earn in various sectors of the job market in DFW.
We help families determine where to learn in the Dallas-Fort Worth area through a comprehensive look at public school districts in the region, including maps, statistics, and school district profiles direct from the ISDs. We also cover private school options in the area, as well as options for alternative education.
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From Uptown to Frisco, and Denton to Red Bird, we break down Dallas neighborhoods as well as communities in Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant counties, giving you the lay of the land and helping you determine the right community for your lifestyle, family, and more.
It’s not all serious business here. Living in Dallas-Fort Worth is a lot of fun. Everything from arts and culture to nightlife and restaurants to shopping and outdoor activities is covered.
Information about our airports, freeways and tollways, public transit and more provides everything you need to get around like a local.
Ready to move? Use the moving checklist—an overview of important Texas laws, a discussion of property and sales taxes, and must-have phone numbers and websites.
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WHAT LOCALS KNOW AND LOVE ABOUT DALLAS Forget what you saw on TV in the ’80s. This is the modern stuff we’re really made of.
Live in DFW? That could be one of more than 200 cities.
The region, including Fort Worth, spreads out farther each day. Only 1.3 million of a total population of 7.1 million lives in Dallas proper. Each surrounding city is unique in personality, but we’re all Texas proud. Explore and discover.
THINGS ARE BIGGER HERE. INCLUDING OUR BIG TEXAS WELCOME.
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This is Big Tex, the larger-than-life mascot of the State Fair of Texas.
( WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU.)
DALLAS/FORT WORTH ACCOLADES
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America’s Coolest Cities
Best Job Markets for Young College Grads
Best Sports Cities in the US - Dallas
(2014) Forbes
(2014) Citylab
(2015) SI.com
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WELCOME
We are among the fastestgrowing regions in the country.
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But don’t worry, we have plenty of room. Our area is the size of New Jersey and Delaware combined, and we add nearly 300 people to our population every day. You know what that means? Big opportunities for all.
We certainly do big business—in everything from finance to high-tech. As of 2015, 41 Fortune 1000 companies headquarter in DFW, with more announcing moves every day. Our Arts District is the largest in the nation, accompanied by Fort Worth’s own world-renowned artistic meccas, including the Kimbell Art Museum and the Amon Carter Museum. As for fashion, iconic Neiman Marcus’ home base is downtown. Folks here know how to shop and fine dine—and we’ve got plenty of places to do both.
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We’re quite cosmopolitan.
Interesting people live here, too. Every world culture is represented. Dallas is diverse in every aspect of its population—culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, level of education, age, background, hometown or home country. We welcome all y’all. (Yes, we do say y’all. You’ll love it, too.)
Get here, and you can get anywhere.
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In town or out-of-country, our transportation rules. DFW’s modern highway system is constantly undergoing improvements to keep pace with our growth. Our light-rail system? At 85 miles in length and expanding, it’s the longest in the United States. Plus, we’re home to the world’s largest global airline, American Airlines, and the country’s largest domestic carrier, Southwest Airlines—each with their own airport. Hop a plane to the world via 56 nonstop international flight routes and 148 nonstop domestic routes.
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Best Cities for Families - Plano
Top 200 Universities in the World: UT Southwestern, SMU
Best High Schools - School for the Talented and Gifted (DISD)
Top Emerging Real Estate Market
(2015) WalletHub
(2015) Center for World University Rankings
(2015) US News & World Report
(2015) PwC and the Urban Land Institute
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LAKE CLIFF PARK, OAK CLIFF
We’re pretty. Oh, so pretty. There’s some stunning scenery to behold in DFW. For starters, we have a sky so big it can take your breath away. Look around the next time you’re road-tripping. South of Dallas, you’ll find rolling hills and the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban, hardwood forest in the United States (yes, we have a lot of “largests” here). East Dallas has White Rock Lake, Cedar Hill has Joe Pool Lake, and north of the city are Grapevine and Lewisville lakes, to name a few of our watering holes. In fact, within 100 miles of DFW, there are more than 400 public parks and more than 60 lakes.
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OUTDOOR CONCERT AT THE NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
We’ve got tons of stuff to do. There is a thriving cultural scene in DFW, and there is always something to do. We take our food seriously. We also take our sports seriously. And our arts. And our fun. Dallas is the only metro area in the country that was built around nothing—no major river, no port—so we built exactly what we wanted from the ground up. And we’ve got it all.
A Dallas-Fort Worth education will get your kids to college or wherever their hearts desire.
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We are focused on great education. Variety and options are what we do best. We’ve got excellent public and private schools. We’ve got schools that focus on the arts and schools that focus on science. We’ve got schools rooted in religious tradition and myriad resources for kids with special needs. Plus, you and your kids will feel safe and nurtured here. And if college is in your child’s future, Texas has 12 major universities where you can pay in-state tuition.
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Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers - Allen
Top 50 Best Places to Live - Coppell
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(2015) Money
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You might feel like you get a raise when you move to Dallas. WELCOME
With no state income tax and no payroll tax in Texas, you may feel like your wallet is a little fatter when you relocate here. Plus, you’ll definitely get more house for your money here than in any other major metro in the country. And that’s a great thing.
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We really have not four, but five seasons. Local blogger Dallas Whisperer says it goes like this: “Rainy Spring” starts in February and continues until the beginning of May. “Pleasant Summer” picks up with clear skies and temps in the 80s or 90s until mid-July. That’s when “Sol” season kicks in through August, with enough sun glare and heat to make that pool heaven. “Glorious Fall,” a.k.a. porch weather, hits in September until December when the “Northers” appear. It’s our version of winter. Out of nowhere, temps instantly drop with howls of wind and ice, and sometimes snow (in which case, the city shuts down). They disappear as quickly as they come, but pop in sporadically well into February. So keep your parkas. You’ll need them now and again.
We have new condos. We have historic homes. Take your pick. The Dallas-Fort Worth region offers vast housing choices. Mid-century moderns, 1920s bungalows, contemporary highrises, walkable community apartments, cutting-edge architectural splendors, yards with acres, or even those fabled ranches—we’ve got that. And if we don’t, there’s plenty of land to build on.
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Most High-Tech Jobs (2014) JLL
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America’s Best Cities to Live and Launch: Flower Mound
(2014) Movoto
(2014) Inc. Magazine
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U.S. Real Estate Markets to Watch (2014) Crain’s Wealth
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COMMUNITIES INSIGHT INTO DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS AND SURROUNDING CITIES
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CITY OF DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS About 1.3 million people with all kinds of characteristics and perspectives live in Dallas proper. And new people are moving here every day. Our residents live in houses big and small, multifamily developments, high-rise luxury buildings, new construction, and lovingly restored properties from generations past. They cherish nature and culture, shop at small boutiques and massive malls. They send their kids to private school or public school, or they school them at home. They go to church, they volunteer, they find like-minded groups, and they make friends. And the basis of it all is their community. Dallas communities are as diverse as our population. Downtown and Uptown attract those focused on urban living, while neighborhoods like Preston Hollow and Lakewood are right for people who want to be in town but have a little more space. Areas in southern Dallas are replete with nature; areas to the north are boomtowns with every modern convenience there is. And the city of Dallas is a more exciting place to live than ever before.
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FAR NORTHEAST DALLAS NORTHWEST DALLAS
LOVE FIELD
MEDICAL STEMMONS DISTRICT COPRRIDOR
WEST DALLAS
NORTH DALLAS
LAKE HIGHLANDS
NORTHEAST DALLAS PARK CITIES LAKEWOOD
WHITE ROCK
OLD EAST DALLAS
OAK LAWN
DOWNTOWN
FAR EAST DALLAS
FAIR PARK SOUTH DALLAS
NORTH OAK CLIFF
PLEASANT GROVE
WEST OAK CLIFF CENTRAL OAK CLIFF
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RACE AND ETHNICITY
Population
1,254,907
1,326,900
478,293
506,146
Average Household Size
2.58
2.58
Median Age
32.7
33.1
$42,519
$48,354
Households
Median Household Income Average Household Income
$70,630
$79,580
Per Capita Income
$27,181
$30,605
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PERCENT
2020
PERCENT
White Alone
619,777
49.4%
639,810
48.2%
Black Alone
315,397
25.1%
335,583
25.3% 0.6%
American Indian Alone Asian Alone
8,036
0.6%
8,439
40,974
3.3%
49,098
3.7%
561
0.0%
638
0.0%
234,366
18.7%
253,402
19.1%
35,796
2.9%
39,929
3.0%
546,285
43.5%
597,633
45.0%
Pacific Islander Alone Some Other Race Alone Two or More Races Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (Population 25+)
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HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES (Average annual amount spent)
2015
797,894
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
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Less Than 9th Grade
12.9%
Food
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
11.6%
Housing
High School Graduate
19.0%
Apparel and Services
GED/Alternative Credential Some College, No Degree Associate Degree
3.3% 18.0% 4.5%
Transportation
2015
$68,213 $8,314 $21,154 $2,327 $10,001
Travel
$1,758
Healthcare
$4,085 $3,025
Bachelor’s Degree
19.3%
Entertainment and Recreation
Graduate/Professional Degree
11.5%
Personal Care Products/Services Education
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DALLAS BY THE NUMBERS
2020
$755 $1,479
UPTOWN
DESIGN DISTRICT
VICTORY PARK
ARTS DISTRICT THANKSGIVING COMMERCIAL CENTER
WEST END RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
DEEP ELLUM
MAIN STREET DISTRICT
CIVIC CENTER
FARMERS MARKET DISTRICT
REUNION DISTRICT THE CEDARS
SOUTH SIDE
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BAYLOR DISTRICT
Downtown Dallas is composed of 15 distinct districts and is an exciting and diverse collection of environments, experiences, and neighborhoods, each with its own character, personality, and purpose. From historic buildings and museums to first-rate art facilities and an endless selection of amazing restaurants, downtown’s districts provide a place for almost any taste. D A L L A S - F O R T W O R T H R E L O C AT I O N + N E W C O M E R G U I D E
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The last 15 years have seen massive construction projects transform this area into a dense, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly place to live and work. Just north of downtown Dallas, Uptown is popular with young professionals. Although it is one of Dallas’ earliest settlements, redevelopment has fostered a lively mix of new and old. The Historic State Thomas neighborhood includes wood-frame houses restored to their early-20th-century grandeur. New high-rise residences offer ownership and rental opportunities and typically include fitness centers and shopping. The area is also home to hundreds of fine dining and nightlife venues, as well as galleries, boutiques, and an art house movie theater. Uptown attracts young professionals who want a walkable neighborhood with plenty of action.
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COMMUNITIES
As the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, the Dallas Arts District includes the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas City Performance Hall, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Belo Mansion. Here, you’ll also find Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and One Arts Plaza, as well as a myriad of historic churches, delicious restaurants, and eclectic food trucks. And, of course, you can’t forget Klyde Warren Park, a 5.2-acre deck park built over a stretch of Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
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WYLY THEATRE
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WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE
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As one of Dallas’ most successfully branded destinations, the Design District consists of more than 300 specialty merchants offering a unique selection of art, furnishings, antiques, and designer goods. More than an attraction for interior designers, the Design District consists of numerous restaurants, residential, and other commercial projects that add to the district’s vitality, making it a blossoming community as well as a creative epicenter.
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DESIGN DISTRICT
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MARGARET HUNT HILL BRIDGE
As the front door to the Trinity River (downtown Dallas’ greatest natural asset), the Riverfront District has created the most significant change to the city’s skyline with the construction of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, designed by internationally renowned architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava. From an array of unique antique shops to the famous tacos and longhorns of Fuel City, the Riverfront District is home to some of Dallas’ mostloved stops.
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RENO’S CHOP SHOP SALOON
DEEP ELLUM
MONKEY KING NOODLE COMPANY
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SIDEWALK MUSIC AT THE FREE MAN
Nestled east of downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum was established as Freedman’s Town by former slaves after the Civil War. In the 1880s, the area was considered too far from downtown Dallas to be a reputable address, but today, it is an eclectic entertainment district with a funky style comprising avantgarde shops, nightclubs, art galleries, restaurants, and loft and apartment developments. People who live here tend to eschew traditional styles and embrace the unique.
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Victory Park is home to one of downtown’s most recognizable sporting venues, the American Airlines Center, where you can see the World Champion Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars. This 75-acre district offers luxurious urban living, dining, sophisticated nightlife, and office space. Also located here is the beginning of the Katy Trail and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Other landmarks include the W Dallas Victory Hotel and the House of Blues.
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Much of downtown Dallas’ visual identity is in large part due to the skyline of the Thanksgiving Commercial Center district. These skyscrapers have helped define the image of Dallas as a modern, national center of energy and finance. Today, Thanksgiving Commercial Center is made up of several landmarks, including Thanksgiving Tower, ThanksGiving Square, Bryan Tower, and Plaza of the Americas, which is home to an indoor park.
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HISTORICAL HOUSE ON SWISS AVENUE
BAYLOR DISTRICT
Anchored by Baylor University Medical Center and surrounded by pedestrian-friendly streets within a neighborhood of historic homes, condos and apartments, the Baylor District is home to several nonprofit organizations located along Swiss Avenue, as well as the Latino Cultural Center, Bryan Place neighborhood, and Exall Park.
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The Neiman Marcus flagship store, Comerica Bank Tower, Bank of America Plaza, The Joule, Magnolia Hotel, The Adolphus, and numerous restaurants all combine to form the central space known as the Main Street District. With landmarks such as Main Street Garden, Belo Garden, Stone Street Gardens, and Pegasus Plaza, as well as historic buildings that have been converted to residential buildings, the Main Street District is a great place to live, work, and play.
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With many of downtown Dallas’ most-visited destinations, the West End Historic District is one of our most famous sites. Complete with The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Holocaust Museum, Old Red Museum, and Market Street, and surrounded by a cluster of fun restaurants and entertainment venues, this district provides a valuable experience for visitors and locals alike.
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UNION STATION, REUNION TOWER, AND THE HYATT REGENCY DALLAS
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The Reunion District is widely known for two primary landmarks: Reunion Tower and Union Station. Reunion Tower, one of Dallas’ most iconic symbols, includes Five Sixty, a fine-dining restaurant by Wolfgang Puck. Union Station is a hub for the Trinity Railway Express, DART Light Rail, and Amtrak Intercity Rail. Stay in the Hyatt Regency Dallas and enjoy both of these amazing landmarks.
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Anchored by the Dallas Farmers Market, which has been providing the people of Dallas with fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats for more than six decades, the Dallas Farmers Market District encompasses a large area bounded by Jackson Street, North Central Expressway, R.L. Thornton Freeway, and St. Paul Street. Not only does the Dallas Farmers Market District offer unique food and specialty vendors, including the newly enclosed Shed 2, but it is also home to a collection of historic buildings, contemporary townhomes, and apartments.
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Home to the new Omni Dallas Hotel and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, one of the largest convention centers in the country, Civic Center is the regional hub of many landmark destinations. Here, you’ll find Dallas City Hall, Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, Pioneer Plaza, and Pioneer Park Cemetery.
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Home to a range of industries, affordablehousing options, living space, and creative office space, The Cedars neighborhood is where you’ll find Dallas Heritage Village (a living history museum), American Beauty Mill lofts, and the popular annual Cedars Open Studios art tour. You’ll also find a growing base of urban dwellers throughout the area, making The Cedars a diverse, eclectic neighborhood.
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Named after South Side on Lamar, an adaptive re-use of the former Sears Catalog Merchandise Center, South Side consists of many prime landmarks, including Gilley’s performance hall, Poor David’s Pub, and the NYLO South Side Hotel, which features a hard-to-beat view of downtown. Other landmarks in South Side include Jack Evans Police Headquarters and the administrative offices of the Dallas County Community College system.
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Affluence continues above Northwest Highway into the wealthiest neighborhoods in Dallas: Preston Hollow, which consists of Old Preston Hollow and 12 other small designations. Strait Lane in particular is a multi-million dollar address of influencers. These estate-filled neighborhoods with shade-covered hills, private lakes, streams and expansive grounds house dignitaries such as George W. Bush and Ross Perot, notable CEOs like Mark Cuban and T. Boone Pickens, and sports icons like Dirk Nowitzki and Roger Staubach. Famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright designed a majority of the older mansions. But new, custom estates are the current trend. Predominately a family-centric community, many of the children get their education at the prestigious private school corridor within the area. As you travel north, the Preston Forest neighborhoods scale into ranch homes and prices drop slightly to more modest sums. Quick entry onto both the Dallas North Tollway and Highway 75 gives easy access to the rest of the city. High-end shopping and dining is found at Preston Center and the popular NorthPark Center.
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Sandwiched between Addison and Richardson, rising north of Interstate-635 to Belt Line Road is Far North Dallas. Even residents have trouble distinguishing the lines between Dallas proper and their suburban neighbors—especially since the school districts belong mostly to Richardson ISD. The schools, plus proximity to shopping centers and equidistance between downtown and Frisco, have recently attracted many young families with children. The area was first developed in the ’70s and ’80s. Many homes date back to that era, but the home values vary widely. While made up of many neighborhoods, the North Dallas Neighborhood Alliance creates some cohesion. Of note are the 6.3-mile Preston Ridge Trail and the Galleria, a multi-story mall featuring lots of shopping and an ice-skating rink.
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Even though it’s situated in the heart of Dallas, this enclave is actually composed of two independent entities: the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park. Each maintains its own tax structures, police departments, school districts, and municipal operations. The well-to-do and influential live here, including Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys’ owner). In fact, some of the highest per-capita incomes in all of Texas reside within these ZIP codes. Home prices easily reach the millions. Boutique shopping is luxe, providing high levels of personal service at places like Highland Park Village, the oldest shopping center in the United States. While the houses are grand, the streets are lined with majestic oak trees. Lush green spaces are meticulously manicured. The presence of the private Southern Methodist University campus lends a quaint ivy-league air to these small but wealthy towns. At Christmas, horse-drawn carriages carry crowds to view the awe-inspiring light shows of the decorated mansions. The Park Cities are also home to the Dallas Country Club, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and Snider Plaza.
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This pocket of Dallas has two distinct sections—residential and commercial. Neighborhoods developed in the late 1950s contain mid-century and ranchstyle houses on mid-size lots. Public schools are highly rated and private schools are abundant. Park Forest is known for its community pool. Midway Hills is popular for the Disney Streets whose character-named streets attract high demand. Otherwise, the community is split into many small neighborhoods recently branded as Westhollow. Korea Town to the west, while mostly commercial, serves the largest Korean community in Texas. If you are looking for wholesale-only fabric and gift stores, cruise down Harry Hines Boulevard.
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Apartment complexes and retail dominate Northeast Dallas. The Village, made up of 17 complexes served by central services and a community country club, draws young professionals. Nearby are newly built and renovated ’50s complexes off University Drive, which are popular with SMU students. North of Park Lane is a cluster of apartments called Vickery Meadows. It’s home to ethnically diverse families, including immigrants from all over the world. A pocket of midpriced, ’50s-era housing communities are found east of Skillman Street. All are near to Presbyterian Hospital, shopping centers, and DART stations that line upper Greenville Avenue.
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Here’s a slice of Dallas north of Interstate-635 and east of Highway 75, just below Richardson. Right at the corner of those intersecting freeways lies the sprawling headquarters of Texas Instruments, a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company. Close by, you’ll also find the campus of Richland Community College, with both credited and youth or enrichment classes. For housing, expect a mix of lower-rent apartments alongside modestly priced homes built in the ’70s. The closer you get to the suburbs, the higher the prices go.
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North Oak Cliff People here are proud to represent a convergence of artists, musicians, and culture-rich, Hispanic communities. While it’s one of the older neighborhoods, in recent years, the area has seen quite the resurgence. Renovations to the Bishop Arts District and several historic districts like Kessler Park, with its hills and Tudor-style homes, and Winnetka Heights, with Prairie and Craftsman-style houses, spurred the launch of independent restaurants and shops around family-owned Mexican restaurants and mercados. It strives to retain its open-minded, diverse character in the midst of its new popularity. It’s also home to the infamous Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for shooting President John F. Kennedy. Stevens Park Golf Course just saw a complete redesign by architect John Colligan and is open for public golfing. Kidd Springs Park offers walking trails and lots of outdoor opportunities.
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When mentioning Oak Cliff, most are referring to North Oak Cliff, but the district actually encompasses five unique sections—and a huge amount of real estate.
East Oak Cliff East Oak Cliff is home to the Dallas Zoo, plus the No. 1 and No. 4 high schools in the nation— The School for the Talented and Gifted and the School of Science and Engineering Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center. Justcompleted Lancaster Urban Village, across from the VA Hospital, is part of the increased development encouraged by the city. Southeast Oak Cliff This is a haven of education with the campuses of both recently expanded University of North Texas at Dallas and Paul Quinn College. Big plans are in the works for the areas surrounding these schools. Central Oak Cliff Wynnewood North, named the Dallas Observer’s “Dallas’ Best Neighborhood” in 2012, is prized for its mid-century houses on gently sloping hills. The 263-acre Kiest Park is full of sports options. Oak Cliff Nature Preserve offers eight miles of trails.
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Warehouse-heavy, this entire section is filled with industrial and commercial property. Essentially an extension of the Design District, it’s starting to attract the attention of indie, artist-based businesses and a few trendy restaurants. Still, quite a bit of heavy machinery and production operations dominate the scene. Several large hotels are located along the freeway for which it’s named. Developers have been eyeing the properties for the proximity to the Medical District and the shortcut to Oak Cliff, so the landscape may change in the near future.
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People of Dallas love their heart-of-the-city airport, Love Field. Recently lifted flight restrictions make it busier than ever—and the nearby neighborhoods more popular than ever. Bluffview is an affluent area tucked around Inwood Village. Cliffs overlooking Bachman Branch, sometimes 50 feet high, give the neighborhood natural charm. Close by is Greenway Parks, a conservation district designed in 1927 in the English commons tradition of clustering houses around private parkways. Perry Heights, south of the landing strip, is a collection of pre-war homes and condominiums. Expect big change in the Maple corridor as major development progresses.
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Does it surprise you that large, expanding hospitals congregate here? Parkland Hospital, made famous for treating President John F. Kennedy, Children’s Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital all stand shoulderto-shoulder, peppered with specialized care centers offering top-notch healthcare services. Apartments are springing up to accommodate the growth. Next door, Dallas Market Center, The Apparel Mart, and the World Trade Center keep shops across the country stocked with wholesale goods. The Infomart houses Wade College and tech-centric offices.
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OAK LAWN Nestled between Highland Park and I-35, which separates it from the Design District, Oak Lawn has a distinct culture. It’s affectionately called the “gayborhood” by locals for its high population of GLBT-friendly clubs, restaurants, shops, and events like the annual Halloween parade. But the mix of posh, highrise apartments among renovated post-war homes draws kidless urban professionals of all ages and types who have fine tastes in decor and dining. Retail and restaurant options tend to be unique, ranging drastically from the highest-end to the character-filled and budgetfriendly. A block away, Turtle Creek, a winding boulevard of shady green space and Reverchon Park, embodies high-culture attitude as exemplified with the Kalita Humphreys Theater and the five-star Mansion at Turtle Creek.
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Sought out for a mix of casual, foodie-centric restaurants and bars along older houses, this area rallies around its fun, all-inclusive spirit. You’ll hear it referred to as Lower Greenville, the M Streets, and Knox-Henderson, but it’s actually made up of lots of neighborhoods, many designated as conservation districts of Tudors and cottages. Historic mansions on Swiss Avenue neighbor two-story Prairie houses of Munger Place Historic District. Renovated ’60s apartment buildings line Gaston Avenue. Everything off Ross Avenue is being rehabilitated. Families blend with young singles. Schools are community-supported. It’s known for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Granada Theater, and joyous eating and drinking.
East of White Rock Lake is a host of multi-flavored neighborhoods, plus the beloved Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Gardens. Forest Hills rises up from the lake with larger homes and lots. Little Forest Hills is a funky, artistically minded bungalow community that loves to throw vivacious parades. Casa Linda, anchored by Casa Linda Plaza, uses Spanish words for all its street names. Mature trees fill the ’50s-developed neighborhood and the surrounding midpriced housing areas of Eastwood, Lake Park Estates, and Lochwood. Bath House Cultural Center, just off the lake, features local art exhibits and plays. Public Tenison Golf Course, and Samuell Grand Park, with its summer Shakespeare Festivals, are close by as well.
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Tight-knit as a multiaged community, eclectic in nature, and utterly in love with living alongside White Rock Lake, Lakewood is adored for character close to downtown. CNN Money ranked it ninth for “Best Big-City” neighborhoods. Prized architects Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell designed many houses with modern or Spanish styles. Craftsman or Prairie styles fill Junius Heights Historic District. While houses are updated and urban sensibilities integrated, lifestyle is not unlike the idyllic way it began. Folks still go to the Lakewood shopping center landmarked with the Lakewood Theater; walk, run, bike, row, and sail around the lake; or play golf at Lakewood Country Club. And kids still go to Woodrow Wilson High School, one of many International Baccalaureate high schools in Texas.
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It’s all about family in Lake Highlands. Maintained as a huge farm until 1940, the community is large, comprised of more than 40 neighborhoods, but flush with green space, parks, and a creek trail that leads to White Rock Lake. Officially established in 1946, the area was heavily developed throughout the ’60s. There are many value homes to be found here. While part of Dallas, most of the public schools actually fall into the Richardson ISD. That includes Lake Highlands High School, top-ranked nationally. Morgan Fairchild went there, as did recent Grammy winner Annie Clark of St. Vincent.
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A section of neighborhoods closest to the southern tip of White Rock Lake features tree-filled yards and one-story ranch houses from the ’60s that make great starter homes. Grouped together as White Rock Hills, this area includes Claremont, Casa Linda Forest, and Hillridge. Casa View, built in the post-war building boom, has gained attention as a bargain opportunity. The Creative Arts Center, a neighborhood gem, teaches visual arts classes. Eastfield College offers two-year degrees and continuing education. Private Dallas Athletic Club offers golf and tennis.
With roots tracing back to the early 1800s, much of Southeast Dallas is encompassed by the Trinity River green space. It includes the Trinity River Audubon Center—a nature preserve with hiking and biking trails and a bird sanctuary. Across Elam Creek is McCommas Bluff Preserve—a 111-acre wooded preserve. It’s also home to the Trinity Forest Aerial Adventure Park and Texas Horse Park. Because of the scenery, this area is slated for future development.
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Built to host the Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936, Fair Park is a historically protected collection of Art Deco buildings housing museums and exhibits. But everybody knows it as the grounds for the Texas State Fair. The annual spectacular is a sight like no other. Year-round, people visit the Texas Discovery Gardens, the Music Hall at Fair Park, Gexa Energy Pavillion, The African American Museum, the Children’s Aquarium, and games at the Cotton Bowl. A new initiative by the city just launched to revitalize both the park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Stay tuned.
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This area has long been home to La Bajada, a largely Hispanic, workingclass neighborhood, but when the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge opened in 2012, it not only transformed the Dallas skyline, it brought new interest and energy into the area. Trinity Groves, a 15-acre restaurant incubator at the foot of the bridge, was the first true sign of innovation and the harbinger to the future of West Dallas (in other words: build a microbrewery, and they will come). Developers have made significant investments in the area and have a number of new communities in the works. There is a surge in apartment construction, and plans are underway for offices, shops, an urban farm, and more. It’s not a stretch to say that West Dallas is poised to be the next big thing.
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South of downtown and surrounding Fair Park, these predominantly African-American and Hispanicinhabited neighborhoods are pushing to rise again. Big initiatives by the city, joined by the Dallas Regional Chamber, are underway to invigorate capital improvements and incentivized development. Work on the wetlands of the Trinity River is underway to provide public enjoyment of the habitat. The South Boulevard/Park Row Historic district is undergoing a revival. Parkdale/Urbandale near the Keeton Park Golf Course is striving for the same. Proximity to the city offers great growth promise.
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Named for a grove of cottonwood trees, Pleasant Grove was once its own town until annexed in 1954 and combined with other small communities. It’s home to Skyline High—the nation’s first magnet school and 12th largest high school in America. And it will soon be home to The Trinity Forest Golf Course, which will host the most successful professional charity golf event on the PGA tour—the Byron Nelson Championship—in 2018. Also housed there will be SMU’s golf program and First Tee of Greater Dallas.
Mountain Creek Lake, the namesake, is actually a reservoir designed to cool the Electric Power Plant. Today, Dallas Baptist University resides in the hills overlooking the water. Not far away is Potter’s House, led by Oprah favorite Bishop T.D. Jakes, which gathers large worshipping crowds. The Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery rests near the lake. Not only is there access to the park and soccer fields in Mountain Creek Lake Park, but Joe Pool Lake is mere minutes away. Though in Dallas County, residents are educated through the Duncanville ISD.
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Hard-working families that are generally Texas born and bred live in the section between Oak Cliff and Duncanville. One nice perk—housing costs are about half of the Dallas average. The Dallas Executive Airport flies out of Red Bird, maintaining aircraft and making sure those doing business in downtown can fly out at a moment’s notice. For hikers looking for a challenge, head to difficult-rated Boulder Park Trail. Golf enthusiasts will want to experience the last Perry Maxwell-designed course at The Golf Club of Dallas.
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NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY
NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY
University Park Highland Park
McLendonChisholm
ROCKWALL COUNTY
Heath Sunnyvale
West Tawakoni
KAUFMAN COUNTY
Mesquite Cockrell Hill
HUNT COUNTY
Hawk Cove
Forney
Terrell
Balch Springs
EAST DALLAS AREA Talty Seagoville Duncanville
Hutchins DeSoto
Wilmer
Lancaster
Cedar Hill
thian
Ovilla
Glenn Heights Red Oak
Post Oak Bend City
Crandall
DALLAS COUNTY
Combine
Kaufman
Oak Grove
ELLIS COUNTY
Ferris
Pecan Hill SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTY AREA
Oak Ridge
Scurry
Rosser
Cottonwood Grays Prairie
Kemp
Palmer Waxahachie Mabank
Garrett Ennis
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Constantly appearing on Best City lists, Plano is a darling of suburbs. Families fill acres of affordable, planned neighborhoods and shopping centers galore. Corporate headquarters are flocking to new developments like Legacy West, so while Plano is a commutable distance to just about anywhere, increasingly the jobs will be within miles. As is every other modern amenity you might want—parks and trails like Arbor Hill Nature Preserve, restaurants, entertainment one-stops like Shops at Legacy, churches of all denominations, major hospitals, and family-friendly events like the annual balloon festival.
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PLANO
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANO HAGGARD PARK
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COMMUNITIES
WEST COLLIN COUNTY
THE SHOPS AT LEGACY
PRESTON VILLAGE
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You would not believe that a mere 10 years ago, Frisco was farmland. Now, it is a bustling microcosm of its own and simply exploding with growth. Even the Dallas Cowboys are moving their training facilities to Frisco, joining a host of sports activity already in play. The Dr Pepper Ballpark featuring the Frisco RoughRiders baseball team and Toyota Stadium with soccer stars FC Dallas are just two of many examples. And shopping? It is plentiful, including Stonebriar Centre Mall and the region’s Ikea and Nebraska Furniture Mart. The area thrives with activities for families, such as the Frisco Athletic Center with new indoor water park, Frisco Commons with the town’s largest playground system, and Frisco Discovery Center for science. Something new and exciting opens almost daily, which means we’re just seeing the beginning of all Frisco is to become.
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FRISCO
FRISCO SQUARE
Graford
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Cool
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WEST COLLIN COUNTY
COMMUNITIES Sherman
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Gainesville
FRISCO COMMONS
WEST COLLIN COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS 2015
2020
Population
444,312
501,722
Chico Households
162,054
182,532
2.73
2.74
Alvord
Average Household Size Median Age
36.5
36.7
$99,845
$109,153
$125,907
$140,846
$45,999
$51,308
Decatur
Lake Median Bridgeport Household Income Bridgeport Runaway Bay
Average Household Income Per Capita IncomeParadise
Boyd
RACE AND ETHNICITY
2015
White Alone
297,636
PERCENT
Black Alone
38,521
2,039
COUNTY
Newark 8.7%
48,242
Pecan Acres
0.5% 2,212 TARRANT
COUNTY
Asian Alone
70,219 Reno 15.8% 90,393 Pelican Bay
Pacific Islander Alone
Sanctuary 243
0.1% Azle
14,919
3.4%
18,666
3.7%
Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
64,166
Lakeside
Annetta North
Flower Mound
TOTAL
Westlake
76,185 Lake Worth 15.2% River Oaks White SettlementWestover Hills
Southlake
Grapevine
Keller
GED/Alternative Credential
Hills
Bachelor’s Degree
Haltom City
Bedford
Hurst
Lewisville
Fairview Allen The Colony
Lucas Parker
Hebron
St. Paul
Plano Murphy
288,377
Wylie
2.6% Coppell 10.8%
Sachse
Richardson
Carrollton Addison
Garland
Farmers Branch
Rowlett
18.8%
North
Richland Associate Degree
2015
1.7%
Some College, No Degree Colleyville Watauga Blue Mound
Frisco
2.6% Grapevine
High School Graduate
18.0%
Two or More Races
Willow Park
(Population 25+)
9th-12th Grade, No DiplomaLake
4.8% Saginaw
Hudson Oaks
Northlake EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Double Oak
Lowry Crossing
Little Elm
Hickory Argyle Creek Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville
0.4% Haslet
24,087
New Hope
Shady Shores
Corinth
9.6%
4.7%
SUMMER 2016
Oak Point
Ponder
Roanoke Trophy Club Grade Less Than 9th
20,733
Prosper
Cross Roads
McKinney
63.3%
Some Other Race Alone
14.4%
Denton
Justin
0.1%
Melissa
Krugerville
Celina
DENTON COUNTY PERCENT
Eagle Mountain293 CDP
Weston
Celina Aubrey
Krum
Rhome
67.0%WISE 317,829
Briar CDP
American Indian Alone Springtown
2020
Aurora
Anna
Prosper
DISH
New Fairview
Pilot Point
OTHER WEST Sanger COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Euless
6.8% Irving 36.9%
Graduate/Professional Degree
University Park Highland Park
Sunnyvale
19.8%
Richland Hills
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Mesquite
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This wholesome community was newly built for families. Allen ISD has the largest high school in Texas with an enrollment of 6,000 students. Their football stadium rivals professional operations with seating capacity for 18,000. The Eagles were football state champions in 2014 and three years prior. But the entertainment isn’t all about Friday night lights. Allen Event Center puts on major concerts and national shows. Hydrous Wake Park keeps the kids cool, as does KidMania, one of the largest handicapped-accessible playgrounds and spray grounds in Texas. Watters Creek offers fun times and shopping all in one.
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ALLEN
THE VILLAGE AT ALLEN
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COMMUNITIES
EAST COLLIN COUNTY
EAGLE STADIUM
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McKINNEY FARMERS MARKET
COMMUNITIES
McKINNEY What was once a small town has now blossomed into a mini metropolis. While McKinney has modern advantages, it maintains an active, charming town square and historical district, creating a perfect concoction. It is home to The Heard Museum with wildlife sanctuary, a skatepark, two disc golf courses, and historical villages and museums for family outings.
ADRIATICA VILLAGE
COLLIN COLLEGE
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EAST COLLIN COUNTY
Bridgeport
n Oaks
Sherman
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Gainesville
ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
EAST COLLIN COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS 2015
2020
Population
334,114
379,392
Households
110,301
125,449
Sanger
Alvord
Average Household Size
3.01
Median Age
34.6
34.9
Decatur Income Median Household
$102,068
$110,336
Average Household Income
$120,965
$135,235
Pilot Point OTHER EAST COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Fairview Aubrey Lucas Krugerville Parker Cross Roads Murphy Wylie
3.00
Krum
Denton
Oak Point
Ponder $44,884 $40,105
Per Capita Income Paradise
RACE AND ETHNICITY
2015
Boyd
Rhome 234,372
WISE 36,288 COUNTY
Black Alone Briar CDP
PERCENT 2020 DENTON
Northlake
Double Oak
252,863
66.6%
TOTAL
10.9%
45,109
11.9%
Less Than 9th Grade
0.6%
2,281
Pecan Acres
Springtown Asian Alone Reno Pacific Islander Alone
32,186 TARRANT COUNTY
0.6%
Westlake
Haslet 43,740
11.5%
240 Pelican Bay
0.1%
306
0.1% Keller
Eagle Mountain 17,797 CDP
5.3%
20,942
5.5%
Sanctuary Some Other Race Alone
Azle
Two or More Races
11,151
Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
52,018
Lakeside
15.6%
Lake Worth
62,481
Haltom City
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
Southlake
GED/Alternative Grapevine Credential Some College, No Degree
Euless
Irving
St. Paul
Plano
204,247
Murphy
Lavon
Wylie
C C
3.0% Addison
2.5%
Farmers Branch
F
Garland
Rockwall Rowlett
21.3%
15.3%
Sachse
Richardson
Carrollton 13.1%
7.8%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Lucas Parker
Hebron
34.5%
Hurst
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Bachelor’s Degree Bedford
F
Fairview
Associate Degree Colleyville
16.5%
Princeton
Frisco
2.6%
Grapevine
Richland Hills
Lowry Crossing
Allen
Lake Graduate High School Coppell
North 3.3% Saginaw 14,150Watauga 3.7% Blue Mound
McKinney
Little Elm
Flower Mound
Roanoke Trophy Club
9.6%
New Hope
Lewisville
70.1%
Newark2,083
American Indian Alone
Prosper
Hickory Creek
Copper
Blue Ri
Melissa
EDUCATIONAL Canyon Highland ATTAINMENT Village25+) Bartonville(Population
PERCENT
COUNTY
Aurora
White Alone
Argyle
Justin
Weston
Celina
Shady Shores
Corinth DISH
New Fairview
Anna
McL Ch
University Park Highland Park
Heath Sunnyvale
KA CO
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RO CO
Forney
ADRIATICA VILLAGE, MCKINNEY
EAGLE STADIUM, ALLEN
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COMMUNITIES
LITTLE ELM MARINA
D I G I T A L- O N LY E X T R A Prosper
McKinney
Little Elm Frisco
Allen The Colony Plano Lewisville
Suburban North is a geyser of growth. Shooting up from I-635 and hugged by U.S. 75 and I-35N is a mix of mini metropolises, burgeoning country towns, mid-size steadies with newfound popularity, and tons of new construction. Many used to be commuting cities, but with major headquarters taking residence left and right, there is no longer a need to drive far. Did this explosion happen overnight? It seems like it. But even with dizzy expansion and overarching shared sensibilities, each of these communities carved out niches of their own.
Carrollton Richardson
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DALLAS
EASTSIDE, RICHARDSON
SUMMER 2016
PRESTON VILLAGE, PLANO
THE SHOPS AT LEGACY, PLANO
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FRISCO
You may not believe that a mere 15 years ago, Frisco was farmland. Now it is a bustling microcosm exploding with growth. The fabled “$5 Billion Mile” along the Dallas North Tollway is creating an entertainment wonderland. Even the Dallas Cowboys are moving its training facilities to The Star on the mile, joining a host of sporting activities already at play in the city. The Dr Pepper Ballpark, featuring the Frisco RoughRiders baseball team, and Toyota Stadium, with soccer stars FC Dallas, are just two of many examples. And shopping is plentiful, including Stonebriar Centre Mall and the region’s only Ikea. Families thrive with activities at the Frisco Athletic Center with its new indoor water park, Frisco Commons with the town’s largest playground system, and Frisco Discovery Center for science.
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COMMUNITIES
DR PEPPER BALLPARK
EAST FRISCO East of the Dallas North Tollway, this includes some of the safest and best neighborhoods for kids, like Dominion at Panther Creek, according to the Dallas Morning News. WEST FRISCO West of the Dallas North Tollway, this area has many gated communities and includes the Stonebriar District.
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REGIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS
FRISCO COMMONS
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RUFF RUN DOG PARK
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“We chose Frisco because of its philosophy on keeping the high school—and therefore the middle schools and elementary schools—smaller.”
MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
COMMUNITIES
No.
5
Best Cities for Families — Apartment List
No.
2
Best Mid-Sized Cities for Education — Movoto
No.
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— DAN TROPP, NEW FRISCO LOCAL
1
Healthiest Housing Markets — WalletHub.com
TRICK-A-TROUT KID FISH 3,000 Rainbow Trout are released in the Frisco Commons pond for kids under 16 every February.
HALL OFFICE PARK
MOTHER-SON/ DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCES Two citywide dances are held in the winter and fall of each year. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA More than 80,000 Easter eggs for children ages 12 and under are hidden at Toyota Soccer Center along with bounce houses, face painting, and photos with the Easter bunny. Special-needs children get their own field. It’s all free.
QUICK FACTS
PHOTO: CITY OF FRISCO
PROUDEST OF: Population and development growth
SCULPTURE OUTSIDE TOYOTA STADIUM PHOTO: CITY OF FRISCO
FRISCO SQUARE
BIG RECENT NEWS/ NEW DEVELOPMENT: The $5 Billion Mile is a one-mile stretch of road along the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco with construction totaling $5.4 billion in investment.
SURPRISING FACT: Art abounds in Frisco with more than 100 pieces in Hall Office Park, including the Texas Sculpture Garden, and more than 50 publicly owned sculptures throughout Frisco. PHOTO: ANDREW SMITH
SUMMER 2016
OUTDOOR GEMS: Hope Park is an all-accessible park meant for children with special needs and their friends to enjoy together. GET INVOLVED: Frisco’s volunteer program enhances city services while offering residents an opportunity to gain skills and positively impact their community.
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“The neighborhoods are beautiful. There are so many parks and exciting places to discover. Most importantly, Plano has exceptional schools and a great reputation. I love having the perfect blend of suburban life and all the perks, not too far from the city!”
COMMUNITIES
SUBURBAN NORTH
— SARAH CRILLEY, WEST PLANO
PLANO
WEST PLANO
Constantly appearing on Best City lists, Plano is a darling of suburbs. Families fill acres of affordableplanned neighborhoods and shopping centers. Corporate headquarters are flocking to new developments like Legacy West. While Plano is a commutable distance to just about anywhere, jobs increasingly will be within miles, as is every other modern amenity you might want: parks and trails, diverse restaurants, entertainment one-stops, churches of all denominations, major hospitals, and family-friendly events. Though active for decades, Plano really started making a name for itself 20 years ago. The city concentrated its efforts on building a strong public school system. Combine that with being able to get a bigger, newer house for less than in the city, and families moved here. The spread continues west even today. While it grows older in some parts, Plano works to keep vibrancy and progress up-to-date, which may be why so many corporate headquarters have chosen it to build national campuses in the city.
EAST PLANO’S HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AREA
REGIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS EAST PLANO This includes the oldest communities of Plano, like Historic Downtown, Old Towne, Douglass Community, and Haggard Park. You’ll find it diverse in culture, housing types, and styles. For example, a strong Asian community thrives in the Woodlands/Fairfield, while Ranch Estates is known for large lots, ranch homes, and animals. CENTRAL PLANO You’ll find single-family, ranch-style homes mostly from 1970s and 1980s with mature trees. It has been named the best neighborhood in 2014 by the Dallas Morning News.
FAR WEST PLANO This is a community of hills and large, contemporary-style homes. NORTH PLANO Homes were built in the 2000s here, which has a more diverse population, including a large Asian population. Residents stay active at Russell Creek Park.
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WEST PLANO The area is well-known for two story homes that are three or four times larger than homes in Central Plano, like Willowbend. Granite has an urban appearance and high-rises. It’s home to the mixed-use destination Shops at Legacy and will be home to the highly anticipated West Legacy.
THE SHOPS AT LEGACY
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PLANO BALLOON FESTIVAL In September, the night and morning skies are illuminated with hot air balloons for three days, while the ground is filled with music, food, and family-centric fun. planoballoonfest.org
COMMUNITIES
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MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Fall Zero Waste festival celebrates more than 100 cultures in the city through fashion, food, performances, children’s free activities, booths, and a fitness/wellness fair. planointernationalfestival.org
ASIAFEST A family-friendly day in May exhibits all the different cultures of Asia with traditional costumes, food, and exhibitions. asianamericanheritage.org
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ARBOR HILLS NATURE PRESERVE
BIG RECENT NEWS/ NEW DEVELOPMENT: Toyota, State Farm, and Liberty Mutual are moving their headquarters to Plano. PROUDEST OF: Public school performance, libraries, and number of corporate headquarters based in Plano. GET INVOLVED: Find volunteer opportunities: plano.gov/213/VolunteersIn-Plano. OUTDOOR GEMS: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200-acre park with 56 miles of trails criss-crossing the city. SURPRISING FACT: Plano is home to the largest collection of cricket fields in the Southwest. DART RAIL ACCESS: LINES: Red Line (full) , Orange Line (peak hours; weekdays only) NUMBER OF STATIONS: 2 APPROXIMATE TIME TO DOWNTOWN: 37 minutes PHOTO: ANDREW SMITH
No.
3
Hardest Working City in America — Wallet Hub, 2015
SUMMER 2016
No.
1
America’s Safest City — Forbes, 2015
No.
10
Best City for Jobs in America — Forbes, 2015
No.
2
Top 10 Best Cities for Families — Livability.com, 2015
No.
1
America’s Most Affordable Place to Live — Nerdwallet, 2015
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McKINNEY In a sea of new construction, McKinney is an island of character. Not that it doesn’t have plenty of new growth—it does. Town Square, dotted with quirky shops and inventive eateries bustling with events, plus a large, well-persevered historic district and new neighborhoods set it apart from the surrounding suburbs. Progressive-minded planners worked to create a city that brought to life all the glory of its past and natural attributes with modern sensibilities. Money Magazine took notice, listing McKinney as the No. 1 place to live in America for 2014.
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COMMUNITIES
MAIN STREET
EASTSIDE This includes well-established communities like Eldorado (one of the first master-planned communities with more than 700 homes and mature trees surrounding a country club) and the 30-block historic district, which dates from 1890s, and is the second-largest historic district in Texas. WESTSIDE The newer side of McKinney is made up of many unique planned neighborhoods, including:
PHOTOS: CITY OF MCKINNEY
REGIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS
STONEBRIDGE RANCH
Craig Ranch – A 2,500-acre community anchored by the Tournament Players Club, which was named one of the 10 Best Courses in Texas by Golf Digest. Stonebridge Ranch – The largest planned community in the city, made up of 68 distinctive villages ranging from houses in the $160s to more than $2 million. It’s integrated with hills, lakes, and miles of hike-and-bike trails.
Adriatica – New homes inspired by the ancient beauty of a Croatian village in the Adriatic Sea. A future development will include a replica of St. Mark’s Square in Venice. Westridge – Seven neighborhoods positioned around a golf course and weaved with hike-andbike trails and a community park.
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Tucker Hill – Neighborhoods that recreate an Americana feel, incorporating aspects of historic communities in architecture, horticulture, sidewalks, parks, and open spaces into a newly built community.
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— JASON CLAYTON, McKINNEY RESIDENT
MCKINNEY ROOFTOPS
No.
1
Best Place to Live in America — Money, 2014
MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS OKTOBERFEST Find authentic German music, traditional costumes, dancing, and a beer garden that covers a total of 14 blocks throughout McKinney’s Historic Downtown square. mckinneyoktoberfest.com HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Enjoy horse-drawn carriages, traveling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and activities for all ages. downtownmckinney. com ARTS IN BLOOM See more than 150 local and regional artists showcase their talents throughout the 12-block area of downtown. RED WHITE & BOOM!: Celebrate Independence Day with a free parade and classic car, truck, and cycle show that starts in downtown and ends with music and fireworks at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch.
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HEARD MUSEUM
BIG RECENT NEWS/ NEW DEVELOPMENT: McKinney Urban Village is a $30 million mixed use and health science district to up the medical offerings in McKinney. PROUDEST OF: Downtown Square and accompanying events, and its No. 1 city ranking. SURPRISING FACT: Home to Franconia Brewing Company, a local brewery with German beer-making methods.
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SUMMER 2016
OUTDOOR GEMS: Heard Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a 289-acre habitat for native and endemic wildlife species, winding with trails from diverse ecosystems, for the primary purpose of educating children about nature. GET INVOLVED: Volunteer McKinney helps residents find volunteer opportunities and support local nonprofits and community groups. volunteermckinney.org
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“The school district is wonderful, and our children love their schools and teachers. My wife and I have been so impressed with the curriculum, administration, and staff. They all have such a strong interest in our children having a safe, strong environment to learn and get the most of their education. ”
COMMUNITIES
SUBURBAN NORTH
RICHARDSON
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
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As a first‑ring suburb of Dallas, residents of Richardson love the close proximity to the urban experience of the inner city. But make no mistake, the town has a culture and community feel of its very own. Families clamor to enroll in RISD schools, known for teachers who go above and beyond to see students succeed and a progressive set of magnet programs. People who want a taste of international flavor visit for Bollywood films, true Dim Sum, ethnic grocery stores, Persian delicacies, temples, mosques, and worldly excursions of all kinds. In fact, almost 40 percent of Richardson residents identify as an ethnicity other than Caucasian. Telecom Corridor’s massive presence is filled with work opportunities. New live-work-play areas were built around several DART stations. Houses are a mix of ages and sought after by era along with a recent trend of new builds. Acclaimed festivals and the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts up the culture and music quotient while the University of Texas at Dallas promotes higher learning.
REGIONS/ NEIGHBORHOODS
TELECOM CORRIDOR
WEST RICHARDSON The area west of U.S. 75 contains sought-after neighborhoods Canyon Creek, with ranch and mid-century modern homes, and Richardson Heights, filled with its ranch homes being redeveloped by young professionals and families. It’s known for its tree-lined streets.
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EAST RICHARDSON The area east of U.S. 75 with neighborhoods from a range of different eras is filled with diversity in culture, food, and shops. It’s where you’ll find the Telecom Corridor and the new Cityline Development. East Richardson is also home to DFW Chinatown, a strip of Chinese restaurants and businesses on Greenville Avenue. THE PANHANDLE The northeast part of the city is filled with new, larger homes and the 416acre Breckinridge Park.
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MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS
“The school’s communication is tremendous. We are in constant communication with teachers about where our kids are. They teach the kids at their level so they have groups within classes. ”
WILDFLOWER! MUSIC FESTIVAL This three-day, outdoor family event in May is one of the best deals going. Catch more than 80 musical acts on five stages, including well-known rock, indie, and country groups for a relatively low ticket price. An art guitar auction, live butterfly habitat, an activity filled kids’ area, song and art competitions, and other extras are just icing on the cake. wildflowerfestival.com
— JEFF COUSENS, RICHARDSON RESIDENT
COTTONWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL This semiannual event features juried, museum-quality works from the nation’s top visual artists in 14 categories. Located in Cottonwood Park, this prestigious art show has been a part of Richardson life for more than 40 years. It includes an ArtStop kids’ area and local bands performing throughout. Admission in both May and October is free. cottonwoodartfestival.com
SANTA’S VILLAGE This tiny Christmas kids’ town is open during the entire month of December with activities at each dwelling. Hometown Thursdays are reserved for Richardson residents only.
SUMMER 2016
QUICK FACTS
ROADSIDE WILDFLOWERS
PROUDEST OF: Proximity to Dallas, RISD public schools, and the diverse cultures and ethnic food offerings for its residents.
HEIGHTS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
PHOTOS: MICHAEL SAMPLES
PHOTO: MICHAEL SAMPLES
HUFFHINES ART TRAILS Every year during the fourth weekend in October, the tree-lined trails of Huffhines Park come alive with close to 200 exhibiting artists and craftsmen to choose from. It includes a kids’ scavenger hunt, activity area, and local entertainment, and it’s free. huffhinesarttrails.com
PHOTO: DAVE HENSLEY / CREATIVE COMMONS
WILDFLOWER! MUSIC FESTIVAL
BIG RECENT NEWS/ NEW DEVELOPMENT: CityLine, a $1.5 billion development, is still under construction. It will support a daytime population of 16,000 people and include two major parks, State Farm and Raytheon offices, a DART station, two hotels, entertainment options, apartments, and stores galore. SURPRISING FACT: Between 69-110 acres of mixed wildflowers are seeded in three seasons every year in public areas and the roadsides in an annual citywide planting program. OUTDOOR GEMS: The Heights Family Aquatic Center is a city-run water park, complete with water slides, a current channel, and beachfront entry. GET INVOLVED: Richardson volunteers take on community projects throughtout the city.
No.
4
10 Happiest Mid-Sized Cities in America — Movoto, 2014
No.
10
Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers — WalletHub.com, 2014
No.
17
America’s 50 Best Cities to Live In — 24/7 Wall St.
D A L L A S - F O R T W O R T H R E L O C AT I O N + N E W C O M E R G U I D E / B 9
SUBURBAN NORTH
Allen took its small-town family feel and supersized it. For instance, it’s still a one high school town, but with the largest high school enrollment in Texas at 6,000 students. Its football stadium rivals professional operations with seating capacity for 18,000. The Eagles were football state champions in 2014 and three years prior. A good 20 percent of the city’s population comes out each week to root for the home team. But the entertainment isn’t all about Friday night lights. Allen Event Center puts on major concerts, national shows, and hockey games. The Edge is the state’s largest outdoor skate park. Hydrous Wake Park keeps the kids cool, as does KidMania, one of the largest handicap-accessible playgrounds and spray grounds in Texas. Watters Creek offers fun times and shopping all in one.
PHOTO: CITY OF ALLEN
ALLEN
PHOTO: CITY OF ALLEN
COMMUNITIES
EAGLE STADIUM
REGIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
EAST ALLEN Everything east of US‑75 is the original downtown plus a mix of newer and older homes nestled among mature trees and parks. WEST ALLEN Most homes west of US‑75 were built in the last 15 years. This area has upscale housing, much of which sits along creekside trails. Twin Creeks is a masterplanned golf course community, and Watters Creek is a mixed‑use center with shopping, dining, and midrise apartments.
PROUDEST OF: High school sports, especially football. OUTDOOR GEMS: Allen boasts 800 acres of developed park land and nearly 50 miles of hiking and nature trails, including Connemara Conservancy, a 70-acre nature preserve. SURPRISING FACT: Its railroad water reservoir stone dam is thought to be the only one left in the United States. Allen’s Collin College campus is located inside Allen High School.
PHOTO: ANDREW SMITH
QUICK FACTS
BIG RECENT NEWS: The city will join the big leagues with a new $85 million convention center at Watters Creek.
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No.
3
Best Cities for Families — Nerdwallet, 2014
No.
2
Best City for First-Time Home Buyers — Wallethub, 2014
SUMMER 2016
SUBURBAN NORTH
THOMAS GILMORE / CREATIVE COMMONS
ADDISON
— CJ COMU, ADDISON RESIDENT
LITTLE ELM
SUMMER 2016
“Lewisville is central; I have everything I need in just a 10-mile radius. Just in the past year, there has been so much growth around where I live.” — SHAMS JUMA, LEWISVILLE LOCAL
The town is dedicated to its residents, charging city staff to find a way to say yes to service requests. You’ll find evidence of this in details like the Addison Athletic Club, a 52,000-squarefoot, residents-only facility, and the Treehouse, an incubator for small businesses. Addison Circle, with the landmark BluePrint sculpture, is event-centric, known regionwide for Kaboom Town fireworks on the Fourth of July and Oktoberfest in the fall. Also popular are the holiday lights at the 12-acre Vitruvian Park. The smallish town just north of Dallas has more than 175 restaurants, and the Belt Line strip within is often called Restaurant Row. Other places of interest include the Water Tower Theatre and the Addison Airport.
KABOOM TOWN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
PHOTOS: TOWN OF ADDISON
“It’s a great place to live! We have a community of people that cares about the city and are passionate about its future. We also love the many trails in Addison.”
BRANDON COOPER / CREATIVE COMMONS
LEWISVILLE CITY HALL
COMMUNITIES
LEWISVILLE
The local gem is the namesake lake, a 29,000-acre reservoir so full of fish that it is known as the Urban Bass Fishing Capital of Texas. With 233 miles of shoreline and 9,000 natural acres, Lake Lewisville is an outdoor lover’s paradise. The attached 622-acre park sits on the lake’s south shore. It’s also home to Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, a 2,000-acre urban wilderness nature preserve below the lake dam. Lest you think it is all outdoors, be assured Lewisville has more retail space per capita than any other city in the area. Western Days, a free two-day festival held annually since 1964, brings in top country music and holds the official World Tamale Eating Championship.
A beach in North Texas? Yep. Along Lake Lewisville are miles of sand, fire pits, a pavilion and snack bar, 10 regulation volleyball courts, an amphitheater, and playground. Little Elm has 66 miles of shoreline within its city limits and a Lake Attitude to go along with it. As you can imagine, community events throughout the year center around the waterfront, including Christmas on the Beach.
ADDISON CIRCLE
PHOTOS: CITY OF LITTLE ELM
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COMMUNITIES
SUBURBAN NORTH
CARROLLTON
THE COLONY
The city boasts that it is 20 minutes from everything. It is slated to be a rail transit hub, with travel going in six directions over the next two decades. Downtown Carrollton’s charming, old buildings contain small jewelers, boutiques, and restaurants. The center gazebo stands watch while railroad tracks weave among pedestrians. Public school children, for the most part, attend the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
This is one growing city. Affectionately known as “the city by the lake,” The Colony features 23 miles of shoreline along Lake Lewisville and two lake parks. But the big news is the new construction occurring. Two nature-centric, master planned communities, Austin Ranch and The Tribute, just arrived, as did the state’s only Nebraska Furniture Mart, a Top Golf, and an 80-acre sports facility called The Colony Five Star.
CARROLLTON MUNICIPAL CENTER
PHOTO: CITY OF CARROLLTON
HIDDEN COVE PARK AND MARINA
PHOTOS: CITY OF THE COLONY
PHOTO: R. CROAKY / CC
THE TRIBUTE GOLF LINKS CLUBHOUSE
PROSPER PR0SPER HIGH SCHOOL
GENTLE CREEK GOLF CLUB
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TOWN LAKE PARK
PHOTOS: CITY OF PROSPER
It’s the second-fastest growing community in North Texas, according the 2014 census bureau. Houses are going up on old farmland to fill the Frisco overflow, including the 2,000acre Windsong Ranch planned community. The new builds won’t come cheap, as the median home price is around $400,000.
SUMMER 2016
PHOTO: MIKE MEZEUL II
DENTON COUNTY
DENTON | LEWISVILLE
COMMUNITIES
PHOTO: DENTON FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
DENTON’S HISTORIC TOWN SQUARE
ARTS AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Denton County includes many communities that offer a small-town lifestyle with only a short drive to bigger-city conveniences. The city of Denton is home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, which provide an infusion of youthful energy and a lively music scene. A charming historic town square is still the center of much activity. Housing is very affordable and the neighbors are the kind you can share a cup of coffee with. Go north of Denton, and you’ll realize what “big sky” is all about—and if you want land, we’ve got plenty of it. You can have a ranch. And some animals. And never see your next-door neighbor, if that’s what you want. South of Denton are Highland Village and Flower Mound, among others. The former sits on Lake Lewisville and is popular with people who like trails and good schools. When the town landed at number two on D Magazine’s Best Suburbs list in 2012, the editors wrote: “The people of Highland Village must feel like they’re on a constant vacation.” Flower Mound was number eight on that same list. It’s not on a lake, but it’s an easier commute to the airport and downtown. Settled shortly after Texas received its statehood in the early 1840s, Lewisville grew rapidly after the completion of an enormous reservoir, now known as the aforementioned Lake Lewisville, in 1954. Further growth occurred due to its convenient location at the crossroads of Interstate 35E and the recently completed Sam Rayburn Tollway. Lewisville takes arts, leisure, and recreation seriously with venues such as the Medical Center of Lewisville, Grand Theater, Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park, 14 miles of trails, and all the outdoor amenities of the lake.
OTHER DENTON COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Argyle Bartonville Corinth Gainesville Flower Mound Highland Village Lewisville Northlake Ponder Sanger
Wolfe City Pilot Point
DENTON COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS
idge
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES (Average annual amount spent)
Population Households Average Household Size
Farmersville
$90,764
Food
$10,762
Housing Apparel and Services
155,000
171,711
Decatur Transportation
Lake 2.69Bridgeport
$2,489
Healthcare
$5,549
Greenville Average Household Income
$94,423
$104,166
Per Capita Income
$34,685
$38,300
Entertainment and Recreation Paradise Education
$2,059
Justin
White Alone
308,309
72.3%
324,499
68.9%
TOTAL
Black Alone
41,591
9.8%
52,875
11.2%
Springtown
Union Indian Valley Alone American
2,938 27,043 Quinlan
Pacific Islander Alone
HUNT SomeCOUNTY Other Race Alone Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
SUMMER 2016 Terrell
2020
Lone Oak
PERCENT
0.7%
3,179
0.7%
6.3%
34,512
7.3%
443
0.1%
363
West Tawakoni 0.1%
31,975
7.5%
38,182
8.1%
14,007
3.3%
17,222
3.7%
Mineral 89,989 Wells
21.1%
105,072
22.3%
Hawk Cove
Cool
Millsap
Hudson Oaks
Hickory Creek Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville Double Oak
Aurora EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Rhome 2015 (Population 25+) WISE
2015
Briar CDP
Pecan Acres
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Pelican Bay
Sanctuary
Eagle
Mountain GED/Alternative Credential CDP Azle
Some College, No Degree
3.8%
8.1% 27.7%
Lakeside
Willow Park
Lake Worth
12.7%
River Oaks White SettlementWestover Hills
Hebron
Carrollton
A Farmers Branch
Colleyville Watauga Blue Mound Haltom City
North Richland Hills
Bedford
Irving
Euless
Hurst
Richland Hills
D A L L A S - F O R T W O R T H R E L O C AT I O N + N E W C O M E R G U I D E Annetta North
Coppell
Grapevine
Keller
3.2% 24.7% Saginaw
Grapevine Lake Southlake
15.3%
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate/Professional Degree
Westlake Haslet
4.5%
Associate Degree
Lewisville
Roanoke Trophy Club
264,277
TARRANT 9th-12th Grade, No Diploma COUNTY Reno
The Colony
Flower Mound
COUNTY
Newark
Little Elm Shady Shores
Argyle Northlake
Boyd
PERCENT
Oak Point Corinth
DISH
New Fairview
Cross Roads
Ponder
$4,135 $1,009
RACE AND ETHNICITY
Graford
Denton
Personal Care Products/Services
Caddo Mills
Asian Alone
Krum
$13,318
Travel
$84,665
Aubrey Krugerville
$3,017
2.68Bridgeport
$76,998
Runaway Bay
DENTON COUNTY
$27,394
470,914
Median Household Income
OCKWALLTwo or More Races OUNTY
AUFMAN OUNTY
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
426,233
33.6
Royse City
Lendonhisholm
Chico
Campbell 32.8
Nevada
Fate
Commerce
Median Age
Josephine
COLLIN COUNTY
2020
Neylandville
Sanger
Alvord
Celeste
2015
2015
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COMMUNITIES
NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY
IRVING | ADDISON | CARROLLTON At one point, Success magazine named Irving the 25th happiest city in the nation and the happiest in the DFW region. What’s to love? Convenience, for one. The central location makes it an easy commute to almost anywhere in the area, especially Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport—which is one reason so many companies have opted to headquarter here. Within Irving lies Las Colinas, a newer mixed-use, master-planned community (one of the first in the United States), developed in 1972 by a wealthy cattle rancher. With luxury hotels, pretty houses, private clubs, urban lofts, and good restaurants, it is the epitome of modern American life. Addison has 118 acres of parks and enough restaurants to seat 20,000 people at a time. The area is a favorite of young, single people, who enjoy the abundant nightlife, the proximity to shopping, easy access to the Dallas North Tollway, and jobs galore. Addison is also a culture hub, with an active theater community, an incredible holiday lights display, and the popular Kaboom Town each July.
Lake Bridgeport Runaway Bay
OTHER NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Coppell Farmers Branch Las Colinas
Graford
PADDLEBOARDING ON LAKE CAROLYN, IRVING
Mineral Wells
Cool
Millsap
PHOTO: TOWN OF ADDISON
DINING IN ADDISON
Gordon Lipan PHOTOS: IRVING CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
LAS COLINAS
Oak Tr Shores
Tolar
Stephenville
Dublin
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Pilot Point Sanger
Alvord
NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS
Anna
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES (Average annual amount spent)
$82,384
Food
2020
$9,918
Krum
Housing
463,305
Denton Apparel and Services
165,401
175,720
Transportation
Average Household Size
2.63
2.63
Median Age
33.9
34.3
$61,316
$71,416
Personal Care Products/Services
New $85,559 Fairview
$95,952
Education Argyle
Decatur
Households Bridgeport
Paradise
Median Household Income Average Household Income Per Capita Income
Boyd Aurora
Briar CDP
RACE AND ETHNICITY
2015
$36,480 DENTON COUNTY
Double Oak
Rhome
WISE COUNTY
Newark PERCENT
Black Alone
2020
Westlake
Haslet
53.5%
10.8%
Eagle 0.7% Mountain CDP
3,180
0.7%
15.1%
79,268
17.1%
393
0.1%
434
Some Other Race Alone
59,227
13.6%
65,062
Two or More Races
15,444
3.5%
158,511
36.3%
Azle
Asian Alone
66,122
Pacific Islander Alone
Hispanic Origin (Any Race) Willow Park
Lakeside
Saginaw
Weatherford
Blue
3.8%
Lucas
Parker
St. Pa
Plano Murphy
Wylie
Sachse
Richardson
Carrollton
Coppell
Addison
Grapevine
Garland
Farmers Branch
Rowlett
Bedford
University Park
Irving
Euless
Highland Park
Hurst
Sunnyva
Richland Hills
River 175,775 Oaks 37.9% White SettlementWestover Hills
Mesqui Cockrell Hill
Balch Springs
Pantego Grand Prairie
Dalworthington Gardens
Benbrook
Annetta South
Fairview
Colleyville North Richland Hills
Watauga
Fort Worth
Annetta
Allen 13.7%
Hebron
Keller
14.0% Haltom City
17,465
Aledo
Graduate/Professional Degree The Colony
Lewisville
Grapevine Lake Southlake
0.1% Mound
Lake Worth
Annetta North
25.8%
Roanoke Trophy Club
PERCENT
49,808
3,034
6.1%
Bachelor’s Degree
Flower Mound
45,187 Pelican 10.4% Bay
American IndianSanctuary Alone
Shores
$918
Low Cross
19.5%
Associate Degree Frisco
$3,702Shady
New Hop
McKinney 2.5%
Some Little Elm College, No Degree
Hickory $1,821 Creek Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville
Northlake
Pecan Acres
White Alone
PHOTO: TOWN OF ADDISON
Justin
247,081TARRANT 56.6% 248,091 COUNTY Reno
Springtown
Hudson Oaks
Corinth
DISH
$32,514
$2,213 $4,948
Entertainment and Recreation
16.5%
GED/Alternative Credential
Oak Point
Healthcare
7.5%
Prosper
High School Graduate
$12,002
Travel Ponder
8.4%
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
$2,782 Cross Roads
Melissa
283,405
Less Than 9th Grade
$25,244
436,489
Population
TOTAL
Krugerville
2015 Weston
COMMUNITIES
2015
2015 Aubrey
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Chico
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (Population 25+) Celina
WATERTOWER THEATRE, ADDISON
Seag
Forest Hill
Edgecliff Village
Kennedale
Arlington
Duncanville
Hutchins
Everman DeSoto
PARKER COUNTY HOOD COUNTY
Crowley
Rendon
Burleson Briaroaks
rail CDP Granbury
Mansfield
Ovilla Cresson
Godley
Joshua
JOHNSON COUNTY
Glenn Heights Red Oak
Midlothian
DALLAS COUNTY
ELLIS COUNT
Ferris
Pecan Hill
Cross Timber
De Cordova Bend
Alvarado
Palmer
Venus Waxahachie
Keene Pecan Plantation CDP
Wilmer
Lancaster
Cedar Hill
Garrett Cleburne Ennis Maypearl
Bardwell
Grandview Glen Rose Rio Vista
Italy
Emhou
Milford Barry
Blooming Grove Frost
SUMMER 2016
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PHOTO: ANDREW SMITH Alvord
NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY Chico
RICHARDSON | GARLAND Two big communities—Richardson and Garland —make up Northeast Dallas County, which includes the Telecom Corridor, named for its concentration of high-tech firms, such as Texas Instruments, Ericsson, and Samsung Mobile. Richardson is a fast commute to downtown Dallas or the Plano/Frisco area, with lots of affordable single-family homes, good schools, and a diverse population. DFW’s Chinatown is here, and there is a large Asian Indian immigrant community. The desire for community and culture is behind several popular festivals, as well as the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. The city has been lauded for being a best workplace for commuters (location is everything) and for excellence in recreation and parks management. As if that weren’t enough,
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Bridgeport
Runaway Bay
it’s been called the “fifth happiest midsize city in America” by real estate blog Movoto.com. The city of Garland website states that “Garland is where things are made.” What things, you ask? Kraft foods, Resistol hats, and a variety of electronics, oilfield equipment, and aluminum parts. It’s an older city with many affordable single-family homes and apartments. The area is quite ethnically diverse with a sizeable Vietnamese population, and has made “best” lists for its appeal to both retirees and working parents. Rowlett takes its name from a nearby creek, but Lake Ray Hubbard is the main reason people choose Graford this quiet, upscale suburb. Rowlett has more than 30 miles of shoreline and has benefited from recent extensions of the President George Bush Turnpike and DART. Mineral Wells
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Decatur Lake Bridgeport
Paradise
OTHER NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Rowlett SachseSpringtown
Boyd
Briar CDP
Reno Sanctuary
A
La Cool
SUMMER 2016 Willow Park
PHOTO: CITY OF RICHARDSON
COMMUNITIES
RICHARDSON’S TELECOM CORRIDOR
FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER, GARLAND
Sherman
PHOTO: GARLAND, TEXAS
Gainesville
RICHARDSON’S EASTSIDE DEVELOPMENT
Pilot Point
Sanger
Anna
NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS
Aubrey
Krugerville Krum
2015
2020
Denton
419,392
441,739
Households
144,826
152,503
2.88
Oak Point 2.88
Average Household Size Ponder Median Age DISH
New Average Household Income Fairview Justin
Per Capita Income
DENTON COUNTY
Aurora
Rhome RACE AND
WISE ETHNICITY COUNTY
Newark
White Alone
Pecan Acres
Black Alone
Haslet TARRANT COUNTYAmerican Indian Alone Pelican Bay
Azle
akeside
Asian Alone
Eagle MountainPacific Islander Alone CDP
35.6
36.2
$63,477
$74,499
Corinth
Median Household Income
Northlake
PERCENT
Roanoke Trophy Club
249,833
59.6%
55,016
13.1%
Westlake
249,873
Grapevine 60,158 Lake
Southlake 2,950 0.7%
2,820 Keller 50,763
Lewisville 2020 Flower Mound PERCENT
Grapevine
13.6%
Crossing
$5,052Fairview
$3,659
The
Education Colony
Some College, No Degree
City
Coppell
60,848
13.8%
0.0%
217
0.0%
29.8%
Hurst
Richland Hills
140,013
Farmersville
7.1%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.1%
Lucas
Graduate/Professional Degree
$1,721
Parker
Hebron
Murphy
31.7%
10.9% Josephine
St. Paul
Plano
3.2%
22.6%
Associate Degree
Caddo Mills
Nevada
Lavon
Wylie
COLLIN COUNTY
Royse City
Sachse
Richardson
Carrollton Addison Farmers Branch
Union Valley
Fate
Garland
Rockwall Rowlett
Colleyville
124,905 Hispanic Origin (Any Race) Haltom
S U M M E R 2 0 River 16 Oaks White
Frisco
18.3%
Princeton GED/Alternative Credential Lowry
$2,222
Personal Care Products/Services Allen$891
0.7%
Some Other Race Alone Watauga 46,179 North 11.0% 51,055 11.6% Saginaw Richland Blue Euless Two or More Races Mound 14,587 Hills 3.5%Bedford 16,637 3.8%Irving
Lake Worth
High School Graduate
$11,722
Entertainment and Recreation
7.8%
New Hope
56.6%
12.1%
195
Healthcare
8.0%
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
McKinney
Celes
270,193
Less Than 9th Grade
$2,629
Transportation
Hickory $83,425 $93,453 Argyle Creek Copper Canyon Highland $28,904 $32,357 Village Bartonville
TOTAL
$24,209
Prosper
Little Travel Elm
Double Oak
2015
$80,174 $9,463
Housing
2015
Melissa
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Apparel and Services
Shady Shores
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Blue Ridge (Population 25+)
2015
Food
Cross Roads
Population
Weston
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES Celina (Average annual amount spent)
McLendonChisholm
University Park Highland Park
Heath Sunnyvale
D A L L A S - F O R T W O R T H R E L O C AT I O N + Mesquite
ROCKWALL COUNTY
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HUNT COUNTY
COMMUNITIES
Alvord
Chico
Decatu Lake Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Runaway Bay Paradise
THE HARBOR, ROCKWALL
B PHOTO: ROCKWALL EDC
Briar
EASTERN DALLAS COUNTY
ROCKWALL | MESQUITE
Springtown
Ren
Graford
Not to be confused with the East Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, the East Dallas region of DFW is about 14 miles east of Dallas and includes nearly half a dozen communities. In the heart of the Mineral region lies Lake Ray Hubbard, one of the larger lakes in Texas. Seen together, theWells area is a mix of Cool city conveniences and room to breathe. Rockwall sprawls along the east side of the lake, and people who live here appreciate the swimming, boating, water skiing, and more that come with living close to the water. The fast-Millsap growing community claims a hometown feel with all of the advantages of a major city, and it draws people from all over to its summer evening concerts by the lake. The city of Mesquite embraces its Texas flavor, but it’s not just home to the Pro Rodeo—it’s also the kind of place where kids can walk to school and families can focus on family, according to the mayor.
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Sanctuary
OTHER EASTERN DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Balch Springs Fate Forney
Willow Park
HeathHudson Oaks Seagoville Sunnyvale
Annetta North Weatherford
Aledo
Annetta Annetta South
SUMMER 2016
PARKER COUNTY
COMMUNITIES
Sherman Gainesville
GOLF IN ROCKWALL PHOTO: MESQUITE RODEO
PHOTO: ROCKWALL EDC
Pilot Point Sanger
Anna Weston
Celina Aubrey
Blue Ridge
Melissa
Krugerville Krum
New Fairview
DENTON COUNTY
Aurora
CDP
no
R Y
Northlake
Double Oak
Rhome
Flower Mound
WISE COUNTY
2015
Population Pecan Acres
88,355
Southlake
Pelican Bay
Median Age
Eagle Mountain Median Household Income CDP Saginaw
Per Capita Income
Watauga
Blue Mound Haltom City
RACE AND Lake Worth ETHNICITY
2015
River Oaks White Black Alone Settlement Westover Hills
2.95
Keller
Average Household Income
Allen
Grapevine 285,009 Lake
95,298 Grapevine 2.96
33.5
33.7
$62,788
$74,777
$79,801 Colleyville$90,111 North $26,932 $30,346 Richland Euless Hills Bedford
PERCENT
(Average annual amount spent) Hebron
Hurst
2020
PERCENT
TOTAL EXPENDITURES Food Apparel and Services Carrollton
Coppell
Transportation Travel
$2,086
Entertainment and Recreation
$3,499
IrvingEducation
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (Population 25+)
TOTAL
18.2%
Less Than 9th Grade
American Indian Alone
2,162
0.8%
2,364
0.8%
Asian Alone
9,039
3.4% Dalworthington 11,184 Gardens 0.1% 211
183
Forest Hill 30,344 11.5%
8,498 Everman
80,121
Pantego
34,678
3.9% 0.1% 12.2%
Arlington Kennedale 3.2% 10,113 3.5%
30.4%
92,410
32.4%
Rendon
Mansfield
COLLIN COUNTY
Royse City
Sachse Fate
Garland
Rockwall Rowlett McLendonChisholm
$853
ROCKWALL COUNTY
Heath
Park Highland Park
Sunnyvale
2015
KAUFMAN COUNTY
163,207 6.8%
Cockrell Hill
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
9.4%
High School Graduate
21.8%
Some College, No Degree
24.4%
Grand Prairie GED/Alternative Credential
Associate Degree
Cedar Hill
SUMMER 2016 Ovilla
T
Balch Springs Talty
4.5%
17.1%
Graduate/Professional Degree
Forney
Mesquite
Seagoville
8.0%
Duncanville Bachelor’s Degree DeSoto
Crowley
Lavon
Wylie
Richland Hills
61.3%
Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
Nevada
$1,570 University
51,823
Edgecliff Village
Murphy
$4,825
Personal Care Products/Services
174,635
Two or More Races
$11,404
Farmers Healthcare Branch
17.8%
Benbrook
Josephine
St. Paul
$2,532 Richardson Addison
63.2%
Some Other Race Alone
Parker
$23,152
46,994
Fort Worth Pacific Islander Alone
$76,818 $9,129
166,754
White Alone
2015
Lucas
Plano
Housing
Westlake 263,975
Haslet Households TARRANT COUNTY Average Household Size
Lakeside
2020
Roanoke Trophy Club
Newark
Azle
Fairview
The Colony HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES
Lewisville
Farmersville
Frisco
Shady Shores
Hickory Creek Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville
Princeton
Lowry Crossing
MESQUITE Little Elm PRO RODEO
Argyle
Justin
EASTERN DALLAS REGION BY THE NUMBERS
Boyd
New Hope McKinney
Oak Point
Corinth DISH
Prosper
Cross Roads
HISTORIC HOUSE IN ROCKWALL
Ponder
PHOTO: ROCKWALL EDC
Denton
ur
8.0% Lancaster
Hutchins Wilmer
Post Oak Bend City
Crandall
DALLAS COUNTY
Combine
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COMMUNITIES
Lake Bridgeport Runaway Bay
CEDAR HILL PHOTO: CEDAR HILL EDC
SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTY AREA
Graford
CEDAR HILL | DESOTO Southern Dallas County, often called the Best Southwest, is about 15 miles south of the city of Dallas. It encompasses a handful of down-to-earth communities situated among what the partnership of cities there calls “a topographical paradise of beautiful hillsides, lush natural landscapes, and Joe Pool Lake.” The area goes a long way toward proving that DFW is not all concrete and cowboys—that we enjoy an abundance of nature right out our back door. And you have to see it to believe it. The largest of the towns here is DeSoto, which attracts families with affordable houses and civicminded neighbors. In fact, the town has been named an All-America City, an award that nods to the community’s ability to tackle problems with uncommon results. The broadcast and communications towers make Cedar Hill visible from a distance, but don’t let those harbingers of technology fool you—this is a pretty, lake-adjacent community that prioritizes the Gordon natural environment.
OTHER SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTY AREAMineral COMMUNITIES Wells
Cool
Duncanville Millsap Ferris Glenn Heights Lancaster Midlothian Ovilla Pecan Hill Red Oak Waxahachie Lipan Wilmer
Oak Shor
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Tolar
COMMUNITIES
Sherman Gainesville
SHOPPING IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WAXAHACHIE
Pilot Point Sanger
Alvord
Anna Weston
Celina Aubrey Chico
Melissa
Krugerville Krum Denton
Decatur
Prosper
Cross Roads
New Hope
Bridgeport
t
McKinney Oak Point
Ponder Paradise DISH
New Fairview Boyd Aurora
Briar CDP
Northlake
Double Oak
Rhome
WISE COUNTY
Newark
Azle
Lakeside
Average Household Size Median Age
Watauga
Hudson Oaks
Average Household Income Weatherford
35.0 $71,517 $84,886
Aledo Benbrook
White Alone
2015
PARKER116,543 American IndianCOUNTY Alone 1,416
43.3%
126,320
44.0%
HOOD COUNTY
Pacific Islander AloneCresson Some Other Race Alone Two or More Races Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
Crowley
0.5%
1,576
0.5%
3,072
1.1%
3,675
1.3%
160
0.1%
207
0.1%
24,499
9.1%
27,697
9.6% Briaroaks
7,071
2.6%
8,242
2.9% Cross
Godley 60,386
22.4%
69,061
Burleson
Joshua
Park
4.2%
Some College, No Degree
27.7%
Associate Degree
Cockrell Hill
$804
7.6%
Mesquite
Bachelor’s Degree
Springs
8.7%
Seagoville Arlington
Duncanville
Hutchins DeSoto
Rendon
Mansfield
Ovilla
JOHNSON COUNTY
Lancaster
Wilmer
Cedar Hill Glenn Heights Red Oak Midlothian
Cran
DALLAS COUNTY ELLIS COUNTY
Ferris
R
Timber
Alvarado Keene
Combine
Pecan Hill
24.0%
De Cordova Bend
Fo
Balch17.9%
Graduate/Professional Degree
$1,478
Grand Prairie
Sunnyvale
GED/Alternative Credential
Everman
41.6%
Pecan
Pantego
Education
Dalworthington Gardens
Kennedale
119,483
SUMMER 2016
Personal Care Products/Services
PERCENT
43.2%
Asian Alone
$3,332
Heath
21.9%
Forest Hill
PERCENTEdgecliff 2020 Village
116,318
Black Alone
$4,682
Entertainment and Recreation
7.1%
Highland High School Graduate
$1,985
Healthcare
4.9%
University
9th-12th Park Grade, No Diploma
$10,790
Travel Richland Hills
170,191
Less Than 9th Grade
$21,836
Ro
Rowlett
TOTAL
$2,364
Hurst Transportation
$29,506 Fort Worth
Annetta
Granbury
2.85
$26,339
RACE AND Annetta South ETHNICITY
k Trail res CDP
2.85
$75,599
AnnettaIncome North Per Capita
Apparel and Services
Haltom 98,866City
92,672
Lake Worth
Irving
Euless
2015
(Population 25+)
Farmers Branch
$8,575
RichlandHousing Hills Bedford
287,200
Addison EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTGarland
2015
L
Wylie
Sachse
Richardson
Carrollton
$72,731
Food North
Blue Mound
River 34.9 Oaks White $60,997 SettlementWestover Hills
Median Household Willow ParkIncome
(Average annual amount spent)
Colleyville
2020
269,082
Households
Keller
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2015
Saginaw
Population
St. Paul
Plano Murphy
Grapevine Lake Coppell Southlake HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES Grapevine
Haslet
Pelican Bay
Sanctuary
Hebron
Lewisville
Westlake
TARRANT COUNTY Eagle Mountain CDP
Lucas Parker
Roanoke Trophy Club
SOUTHERN DALLAS COUNTY AREA BY THE NUMBERS Reno
Allen The Colony
Flower Mound
Pecan Acres
Springtown
Fairview
Hickory Argyle Creek Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville
Justin
DENTON COUNTY
Frisco
Shady Shores
Corinth
Princeton
Lowry Crossing
Little Elm
Palmer
Venus Waxahachie
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PHOTO: CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE
ARLINGTON HIGHLANDS PHOTO: CITY OF ARLINGTON
GRAND PRAIRIE PREMIUM OUTLETS
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS, ARLINGTON
GENERAL MOTORS, ARLINGTON PHOTO: SIX FLAGS
PHOTO: CITY OF ARLINGTON
MID-CITIES
ARLINGTON | GRAND PRAIRIE OTHER NORTHEAST DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Dalworthington Gardens Mansfield Pantego
Graford
Arlington and Grand Prairie are the halfway points between Dallas and Fort Worth. The two communities value both work and play. The area is home to several well-known sports, entertainment, and amusement park venues, as well as The University of Texas at Arlington, American Airlines, Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, and a GM assembly plant, among others. Arlington officials like to say that the city was built on two words: “We can.” And here you can see a Texas Rangers game, attend a Dallas Cowboys football game, ride a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, or shoot down a water flume at Hurricane Harbor. You can enjoy River Legacy Park’s 1,300 acres of forests and greenbelts. And you can find a lot of down-to-earth folks who work hard to make things like airplanes, cars, and pet products. In Grand Prairie, you can also see a show at Verizon Theatre, watch horseracing at Lone Star Park, or look at weird stuff at Ripley’s Believe It or Not. The city states that “generally speaking, our residents are thirtysomething, dual-income homeowners,” adding that “families who have lived here for generations welcome newcomers … for the same reasons the natives don’t want to leave—location and hometown atmosphere.” Gordon
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COMMUNITIES
Gainesville
Pilot Point Sanger
Alvord
Celina Aubrey Chico
Krugerville Krum Denton
Decatur Lake Bridgeport
Bridgeport Oak Point
Ponder
Runaway Bay Paradise
DISH
New Fairview
COUNTY
Aurora
Population
626,815
657,866
Households
Springtown 219,044
229,272
Average Household Size
2.84
2.85 Reno
Median Age
32.8
33.1
$58,168
$67,571
Sanctuary
Median Household Income
Double Oak
Rhome EXPENDITURES TOTAL
$73,516
WISEFood COUNTY
2020 Briar CDP
Newark
Westlake $2,457
Pecan Acres Apparel and Services Haslet
TARRANT Transportation COUNTY
$1,974 Keller
EagleHealthcare Mountain CDP Entertainment and Recreation
$3,321Colleyville
$76,315
$85,947
Watauga Saginaw Personal Care Products/Services
$30,066
Education Lakeside
PERCENT
2020 Willow Park
Hudson Oaks 350,141 55.9%
351,126
53.4%
Black Alone
125,855
140,105
21.3%
Millsap
American Indian Alone Asian Alone Pacific Islander Alone Some Other Race Alone Two or More Races Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
SUMMER 2016
Lipan
4,265
20.1%
Annetta North
0.7%
4,394
42,606
6.8%
47,226 Annetta
713
0.1%
Annetta South 779
80,987
12.9%
Weatherford
22,247
3.5%
202,552
32.3%
Aledo
0.1%
89,246
13.6%
24,988
3.8%
PARKER
226,273 34.4% COUNTY
HOOD COUNTY
$1,552
7.9% Carrollton19.5%
Coppell
GED/Alternative Credential Grapevine
Farmers Branch
4.1%
24.3%
Associate Degree
7.0%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.9%
University
Irving Euless Graduate/Professional Degree Bedford
9.2% Park
Highland Park
Hurst
White SettlementWestover Hills
Cockrell Hill Pantego
Fort Worth
Dalworthington Gardens
Benbrook
Grand Prairie
Forest Hill
Edgecliff Village
Kennedale
Arlington
Duncanville
Everman DeSoto Crowley
Rendon
Mansfield
Burleson
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Briaroaks
COUNTY
Lancaster
Cedar Hill
Ovilla Cresson
Richards
Addison
Richland Hills
River Oaks
0.7% 7.2%
North $818 Richland Hills
Haltom City
Lake Worth
PERCENT
White Alone
Blue Mound
7.1%
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma HighLake School Graduate
Plano
387,106
Less Than 9th Grade
Some College, No Degree
$4,518
$26,784
The Colony2015 Hebron
Lewisville
Grapevine
$10,849Southlake
Pelican BayTravel
Azle
TOTAL
$8,808
Per Capita Income
2015
Hickory Creek
Flower Mound
Roanoke Trophy Club $22,356
Housing
Average Household Income
RACE AND Cool ETHNICITY
Copper
Frisco
PHOTO: DANIEL T. POPE
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Canyon Highland HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES 2015 DENTON Village 25+) (Average annual amount spent) Bartonville (Population Northlake
Boyd
2015
Argyle
Justin
Little Elm Shady Shores
Corinth
MID-CITIES BY THE NUMBERS
Mineral Wells
Prosper
Cross Roads
Midlothian
Glenn Heights
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COMMUNITIES
NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY
GRAPEVINE
FIREWORKS OVER LAKE GRAPEVINE
As the oldest city in Tarrant County, Grapevine gladly lives up to its name. Wine flows down the Urban Wine Trail, featuring eight Texas wineries. Every September, Grapefest in Historic Downtown Grapevine pours samples of regional wine by the gallons. But it isn’t all about vino. It’s heaven for families—or at least the kids. The Great Wolf Lodge is a mecca for the young, accompanied by the Grapevine Vintage Railroad pulled by Thomas The Tank Engine™, Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium, LegoLand, and the events at The Gaylord Texas Resort. For the big kids, get ready to boat, ski, windsurf, fish, camp, and picnic at Lake Grapevine, or shop the massive Grapevine Mills Mall. Centered around almost 30 city parks and playgrounds, neighborhoods of all price ranges boast one of the lowest propertytax rates in the area.
GRAPEFEST’S GRAPE STOMP
Graford
GRAPEVINE URBAN WINE TRAIL PHOTOS: GRAPEVINE CVB
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NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE
COMMUNITIES
SOUTHLAKE PHOTO: SHAWN O’CONNELL
This affluent suburb is forward-thinking with a plan for progress in place through 2030. Already, the city paired with private entities to create a town square housing the town hall and post office along with shopping, a movie theater, and a hotel surrounded by Gainesville parks. Homes in these mostly new planned communities cost a bit more than average and belong to the Carroll ISD. Proximity to DFW International Airport makes it popular with frequently traveling executives.
McPHERSON PARK
OTHER NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITIES
Roanoke Trophy Club Sanger Westlake Keller Colleyville North Richland Hills Hurst Krum Bedford Denton Euless
Alvord
PHOTO: SHAWN O’CONNELL
Chico
Decatur Lake Bridgeport
PHOTO: BRIGGS FREEMAN
Bridgeport
NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS Paradise
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES (Average annual amount spent)
2015
2020
Housing Boyd
379,900
405,393
Households
147,893
157,721
Average Household Size
2.56
2.56
Travel
Median Age
39.8
40.4
$77,130
$86,936
Healthcare Briar CDP
$105,812
$118,616
$41,239
$46,184
Median Household Income Per Capita Income
DISH
Aurora
Transportation
WISE COUNTY
Newark
79.4%
312,471
77.1%
21,784
5.7%
26,059
6.4%
Less Than 9th Grade
2,308
0.6%
2,495
0.6%
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
20,461
5.4%
24,389
6.0%
High School Graduate Lakeside
1,954
0.5%
2,254
0.6%
Some Other Race Alone
20,140
5.3%
23,678
5.8%
Two or More Races
11,637
3.1% 14,045 Hudson Oaks
Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
59,886
Millsap
15.8%
72,212
Some College, No Degree
Willow Park 3.5%
17.8%
SUMMER 2016
Annetta
Southlake
White
4.3%
15.7%
Haltom City
Hurst
Richland Hills
Oaks 7.4%
Pantego
Fort Worth
Dalworthington Gardens
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Benbrook
Irving
Euless
Bedford
3.2%
Bachelor’s Degree SettlementWestover 29.0% Hills Graduate/Professional Degree 13.1%
Aledo
Coppell Grapevine
Colleyville
Watauga North 257,293 Saginaw Richland Blue 2.5% Hills Mound
24.7% River
Annetta North Weatherford
Westlake
Keller
Lake Worth
GED/Alternative Credential Associate Degree
Trophy Club
2015
TOTAL
301,616
PacificCool Islander Alone
Roanoke
Pelican Bay
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Eagle PERCENT Sanctuary (Population 25+) Mountain CDP Azle
Lewisvill
Flower Mound
$6,449 $1,121 Haslet $2,292
Education
Double Oak
$2,839
Personal Care Products/Services
TARRANT COUNTY
Northlake
$14,723
$4,651
White Alone
Asian Alone
DENTON COUNTY $3,308
Hickory Creek Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville
Argyle
Justin
Entertainment and Recreation
Black Alone American Indian Alone Mineral Wells
2020
Rhome
Pecan Acres
Springtown
$11,897
Sh Sh
Corinth
$30,478
Apparel and Services
Reno PERCENT
Fairview
Food
Population
2015
Cross Roads
Oak Point
2015
TOTAL EXPENDITURES New
RACE AND ETHNICITY
Aubrey
Krugerville
Ponder
Runaway Bay
Average Household Income
Pilot
Forest Hill
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DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH
PHOTO: DANIEL T. POPE
PHOTO: BRIAN HUTSON COURTESY STOCKYARDS STATION
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
BASS PERFORMANCE HALL
PHOTO: DANIEL T. POPE
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FORT WORTH AREA The city of Fort Worth began in 1849 as an army outpost protecting settlers from Indians. It grew rapidly after the Civil War due to its location on the Chisholm Trail, on which cattle were driven to Kansas to be transported via train—earning it the nickname “Cowtown.” The name stuck, and the now cosmopolitan city still uses a longhorn steer as part of its official logo and maintains the Fort Worth Stockyards as a historic district and tourist destination. But people who call the area home know this city’s present encompasses more than its past. In the last decade, it has been one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, and Fort Worth is continually recognized by Money, Fortune, and other magazines as one of the best places to live and work in the United States. A healthy job market, affordable housing, and the energy associated with several colleges and universities contribute to its vibrancy. And then you have the cultural offerings: Fort Worth has exceptional museums (including Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and The Modern) and galleries, as well as the gorgeous Bass Performance Hall in Sundance Square. The general vibe of Fort Worth is different from that of Dallas, and though the cities are usually tied together by outsiders, they are distinct in many ways.
SUMMER 2016
SUNDANCE SQUARE
COMMUNITIES
ATTRACTIONS
Amon Carter Museum of American Art Bass Performance Hall
Gainesville
Billy Bob’s Texas Cowtown Coliseum Fort Worth Botanic Garden Fort Worth Stockyards Fort Worth Zoo
Decatur Bridgeport
Runaway Bay
PHOTO: CITY OF FORT WORTH
Chico
Lake Bridgeport
Sanger
Kimbell Art Museum
Alvord
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Krum Denton
Sundance Square Ponder
Paradise DISH
New Fairview
FORT WORTH AREA BY THE NUMBERS
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURES (Average annual amount spent)
2015
2015
Food
2020
1,055,603
1,148,704
372,991
404,907
Average Household Size
2.79
2.80
Median Age
32.8
33.1
Households
Graford
$7,949Briar CDP $20,064 Springtown
Apparel and Services
$9,908 Reno
Travel Healthcare
$4,198
$52,122
$59,647
Entertainment and Recreation
$68,905
$78,172
Personal Care Products/Services
Per Capita Income
Mineral $24,637
$27,829
Education
2015
PERCENT
$1,351
Weatherford
White Alone
663,786
62.9%
701,070
61.0%
TOTAL
Black Alone
178,657
16.9%
202,900
17.7%
Less Than 9th Grade
6,902
0.7%
7,429
0.6%
40,935
3.9%
48,703
4.2%
American Indian Alone Asian Alone Pacific Islander Alone Gordon Some Other Race Alone
Two or More Races Hispanic Origin (Any Race)
1,234
0.1%
129,345
12.3%
34,745
3.3%
350,805
33.2%
Lakeside
1,496 146,008 Lipan 41,090
402,907
Aledo 653,917
Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree
Richland Hills
Pantego Dalworthington Gardens
Benbrook
Forest Hill
Edgecliff Village
Kennedale
Crowley
Rendon
HOOD 6.2% Cresson COUNTY 17.7%
JOHNSON COUNTY
Mansfi
Burleson Briaroaks
8.4% Godley
Joshua
Cross Timber
De Cordova Bend
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Tolar
Arlingt
Everman
23.8%
Granbury
SUMMER 2016
Bedford
Hurst
21.2%
Oak Trail Graduate/Professional Degree Shores CDP
35.1%
Lake Worth
PARKER 4.9% COUNTY
Some College, No Degree
3.6%
Haltom City
9.3%
GED/Alternative Credential
12.7%
Colleyville North Richland Hills
Watauga Blue Mound
Fort Worth
8.5% Annetta South
High School Graduate
0.1%
Eagle Mountain CDP
River Oaks White SettlementWestover Hills
Annetta
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma
Southlake Keller
Saginaw
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2015 (Population 25+) Annetta North
PERCENT
Haslet
Pelican Bay
Willow Park
Hudson Oaks
Millsap
Westlake
Pecan Acres
$3,017 $734
Flo Roanoke Trophy Club
TARRANT COUNTY
Cool
2020
Rhome
Newark
Azle
Cop Can
Bartonville Doubl
Northlake
WISE COUNTY
Sanctuary $1,765
Median Household Income
RACE AND ETHNICITY
$2,194
Transportation
Average Household Income
Wells
Boyd
$66,429
Housing Population
DENTON COUNTY
Aurora
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Argyle
Justin
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What attracted you to Highland Park specifically? Dallas was a big city, but was still close to home. It keeps growing and redeveloping itself, creating new culture and allowing a little bit of everything to those that are moving in. I was single when I moved, and Uptown was the place to be at the time. Then I got married, had kids, and now the place to be is Highland Park. Tell us about your neighborhood. Highland Park is a great community inside a big city. We have our own police and fire departments so it has that hometown feel. The school system is like going to a private school without paying all the tuition. We are super close to the Katy Trail, Dallas’s best restaurants, downtown, Klyde Warren Park, Greenville, Deep Ellum, West Village, and Highland Park Village so we have the luxury of dipping our feet in lots of ponds. The friends I have made here are
irreplaceable and my kids can safely walk to a friend’s house to play. We all look out for each other. Can you tell us more about the Katy Trail? The Katy Trail is a walking, jogging, and biking trail that is just over 3 miles long. It’s awesome because it runs from SMU in University Park to American Airlines in Victory Park. It is always filled with people exercising, walking to dinner, kids playing, or dogs getting a little exercise.
HOME SALES COMPARISONS NEW YORK, NY (MANHATTAN)
$1,472,476
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$978,744
ORANGE COUNTY, CA
$809,108
CHICAGO, IL
$431,884
DENVER, CO
$398,144 $292,558
PHOENIX, AZ ATLANTA, GA
$289,012
HOUSTON, TX
$287,814 $255,904
AUSTIN, TX
PLANO - $265,095 DALLASFORT WORTH
FORT WORTH - $247,911
SOURCE: 2015 Average Annual Price Report for Urban Area and State, ACCRA
DALLAS - $220,002 $180,000
SUMMER 2016
$210,000
$240,000
$270,000
MEDIAN NEW HOME PURCHASE PRICE: 2,400 SQ FT LIVING AREA 8,000 SQ FT LOT 4-BEDROOMS, 2-BATHS
$300,000
$330,000
$360,000
$390,000
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HOUSING COSTS Based on the cost of housing compared to median family income, home prices in the DFW region are some of the most affordable in the country, according to the Urban Institute. Stability characterizes the DFW housing market. Its ability to remain strong during global economic fluctuations has been sustained through a combination of a lower cost of living compared with other major metropolitan areas and a diverse economic base that has kept unemployment figures well below national levels. The bottom line for families is that a dollar buys more square feet per home in North Texas. The ease of travel between smaller cities and major job centers means that employees can choose from a wide variety of communities and neighborhoods to accommodate their lifestyles and price points.
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The Dallas and Fort Worth areas are replete with convenience and charm in lifestyle and housing opportunities. Whether you are a temporary business traveler or a family of five, the region offers diverse housing options for individuals and families of all sizes. If you lean toward urban chic, relocate to a trendy loft with skyline views and a coolkid downtown ambiance. Want something walkable? The newest trend in housing here is mixeduse developments, where you can live above shops and restaurants and access pretty much everything you need on foot. Established neighborhoods with an abundance of single-family homes with yards are plentiful. Or, for a more relaxed small-town feel, neighboring communities provide homegrown pride (and lots of space) mixed with bigcity conveniences and friendly neighbors. Whatever your style, Dallas-Fort Worth has the home for you. All you have to do is find it. What’s more, housing in DFW is very affordable. If you’re moving from another major metro area, you’re going to be surprised to find out just how far your money goes.
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FROM THE GROUND UP If you search and don’t find just the right house for your needs, there’s always the custom-built route. Choosing every detail of a home, from the floor plan to the doorknobs, is exciting for a lot of people. Costs amount to about the same as buying a pre-owned home, and you get exactly what you’ve always wanted. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has many reputable homebuilders, and housing starts hit a sevenyear high in early 2014. One- and two-story traditional and contemporary single-family homes are the foundation for most new subdivisions, though patio homes (zero-lot-line houses) are also very popular in our area. It’s also possible to customize a townhouse or condominium that’s in the early stages of construction or preconstruction.
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CROSS OAK RANCH, $234,196
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CASTLE HILLS,$384,849
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CANYON FALLS, $385,637
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VIRIDIAN, $346,436
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SANTA FE TRAILS, $215,226
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LANTANA, $348,130
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FRISCO HILLS, $311,946
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MIRA LAGOS, $353,027
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RIVENDALE BY THE LAKE, $250,708
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WEST FORK RANCH, $222,173
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ROBSON RANCH, $284,236
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WINDSONG RANCH, $463,028
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STEADMAN FARMS, $341,308
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Mixed-use developments are on the rise.
Central heat and air conditioning are standard in new homes in DFW.
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Slab foundations are common, and should be watered during the summer.
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BUILDING YOUR LOAN BY NOELLE JABAL
Ready to build a new home? You’ve either made a list of customizations you want or selected your plan, picked a possible lot location and chosen your builder/contractor. What’s next? The most important part: getting a homebuilder’s/construction loan. A COUPLE OF THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND While it sounds easier to get a loan from your personal bank, some national banks don’t offer homebuilder’s/ construction loans. A few Dallas banks that do offer this loan are Regions Bank, BB&T, and Wells Fargo. Some banks offer a program called Construction to Permanent Loans. This will help smooth the transition so you can start payments on your house as soon as you finish. More details in later steps. Wish there were someone to help you out with the entire process from start to finish? Good news. There are people who help take care of the nitty, gritty work. They’re called mortgage officers. Any bank will have one. Their job is to make sure you get the appropriate documentation and disclosures needed for building a new home. Next, the bank will review your eligibility and the builder you have chosen, and will check your finances. Your new home will also have to meet requirements for the loan approval process. Every bank is different, so check what your options are. Completing an application is the next step. It’s important to have a copy of the construction agreement you have with your builder (this includes the lot value, customizations and an estimated cost of your home), a
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blueprint of the floor plan, and, if possible, a deed to the land. Every bank has a different application, so qualifications will vary. Once your application is approved, which usually takes about 48 hours, a licensed appraiser will review your information and determine an estimated market value of your home by comparing it to surrounding homes. You will then pay out-of-pocket for closing costs and the first down payment on your home. At this point in the process, it’s best to get Homeowner’s Insurance. This will protect you from any financial responsibility for any damage/liability that occurs during the construction of your home. This is where all the real fun starts. You begin drawing on your loan. Loan disbursements will be based on what’s getting accomplished. As a task is completed, it’s inspected in order to move forward. Banks want to make sure the money that is being drawn from your loan is being used for its initial intent. Draws will also be based on a schedule you’ve set with your builder. The final step of this process is the Construction to Permanent Loan program that is offered by certain banks (ex: Regions & BB&T). Instead of going through a hassle to find another loan to start your payments on your home, the Construction to Permanent Loan automatically converts your construction loan to a regular loan so that you can immediately begin payments on your home.
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Choose a builder Make a list of wants and needs Choose location of home Talk to a mortgage officer and ask about loan options
❏ Review your eligibility ❏ Have copy of construction agreement with builder
❏ Have a blueprint of floor plan ❏ Have a deed to the land, if possible ❏ Apply! CONSTRUCTION
❏ Application approved ❏ Licensed appraiser reviews your information and determines estimated cost of home
❏ Pay for closing costs
and first down payment
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Attain homeowner’s insurance Loan disbursements begin Inspection per task completed Post-construction Construction loan will convert to permanent loan
❏ Begin monthly payments on your new home
❏ Move in!
DID YOU KNOW? There are some banks that will allow you to get pre-qualified for a loan without choosing a builder or having an estimated price on your lot. Check with your banker to see what options he or she has for you. BANKS WITH HOMEBUILDER’S/ CONSTRUCTION LOAN > American Bank of Commerce > Amegy Mortgage > BB&T > BBVA Compass > Regions > Wells Fargo
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MERITAGE HOMES – LIFE. BUILT. BETTER. Homeowners shouldn’t have to pay any more than necessary to heat, cool and power their homes. That’s the philosophy that Meritage Homes has followed in its building practices for more than 30 years. With standard features such as spray-foam insulation, Low-E2 vinyl windows, ENERGY STAR® appliances – even optional solar power in some markets – Meritage Homes continues to set the standard for energy efficiency in new home construction as it celebrates its 4th consecutive year being awarded the Energy Star Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence. Energy efficiency is important to home buyers. Nine out of 10 home buyers said that heating and cooling costs were somewhat or very important in choosing a new home, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors®. “Energy efficiency is a standard feature for new homes built by Meritage Homes,” said Stephanie MacLean, Division President – DFW Division. “The looks and amenities of new Meritage homes
often get noticed first, but some of the most exciting features are those that are built into the house.” Meritage Homes was the first national builder to make every home 100% ENERGY STAR® certified and consistently surpasses the minimum ENERGY STAR® requirements. The company also introduced the first cost-effective NET ZERO home by a national builder. Meritage Homes has been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in
2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy for its outstanding contributions to energy efficiency. Throughout the DFW area the company built 367 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2015, which reduced homeowner utility bills by more than $359 thousand annually. According to ENERGY STAR, that’s the equivalent of eliminating emissions from 404 vehicles, saving 2.1 million pounds of coal and planting 620 acres of trees.
Finding the right home takes lots of energy. Ours saves it. Meritage Homes has 19 family-friendly communities in the DFW area with gorgeous and incredibly energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® homes starting in the mid $200s. After all, your dream home should save you money and let you spend it on things you enjoy, not high utility bills. Plus, with beautifully designed floor plans and close proximity to shopping, entertainment and thoroughfares, you’ll love where you call home. Want to know more? Call or visit us online.
877-318-2796 | meritagehomes.com/dfw
Actual energy savings and performance of any home or any of its features may vary widely, and may be more or less than indicated savings and performance, depending on the personal energy consumption choices of the occupants and changes in energy provider rates and programs. Pictures and other promotional materials are representative and may depict or contain floor plans, square footages, elevations, options, upgrades, extra design features), landscaping, and other designer/decorator features and amenities that are not included as part of the home and/or may not be available in all communities. Home and community information is subject to change, and homes to prior sale, at any time without notice or obligation. Offers to sell real property may only be made and accepted at the sales center for individual Meritage Homes communities. See sales agent for details. Meritage Homes® is a registered trademark of Meritage Homes Corporation. ©2016 Meritage Homes Corporation. All rights reserved.
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TRINITY FALLS – McKINNEY’S TOP SELLING MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY Bordered by the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, Trinity Falls features 450 acres of green space including the 300-acre Trinity Falls B.B. Owen Park offering a natural environment unique to any other new home community in North Texas. Within its 1,708-acre master plan, beautiful neighborhoods are surrounded by parks, trails, amenities and lifestyle programming that connect families and friends to nature and each other. Relax, you are home at Trinity Falls. AMENITIES APPEAL TO ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT The beautiful Trinity Falls B.B. Owen Park makes every day an adventure at Trinity Falls. Follow the beautiful wooded trails to meet your scout troop at the Council Ring in the woods. Picnic next to the Tricycle Race Track, ride bikes, climb on fallen logs or just enjoy the interpretive trails that point out the native flora and fauna of the area. Small lakes offer a fishing dock to spend the morning fishing or the opportunity to jump in a kayak or canoe and spend some time on the water. Wide open spaces, trails, an outdoor event pavilion and an amphitheater provide fun outdoor entertainment areas for community events and resident gatherings. Just choose your adventure at Trinity Falls … and connect to nature.
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LIVE IT UP AT TRINITY FALLS With a full time lifestyle director, fabulous amenities and a wide variety of venues, life at Trinity Falls couldn’t be more fun. Enjoy movie night at The Club—from the large resort pool or the event pavilion with a roaring fireplace. Cook out with neighbors at the party- size grill stations while the little ones play on the splash pad; groove to a local band while you relax by the pool or meet friends for Bunco at the indoor/outdoor multi-purpose room. Events are planned and organized for residents of all ages every month, so your social calendar is always full at Trinity Falls. Check out the event schedule at TrinityFalls.com.
ENJOY FINE DINING AND SHOPPING AT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY One of Texas’ most popular destinations, downtown McKinney is renowned for its
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historic architecture and homes, the vast array of boutique shopping, a farmers market and especially their exceptional dining scene. From candy and coffee shops to delicious casual dining fare to a top-rated steak house and farm-to-table restaurants, your palette will love this place. Explore the shops, restaurants and enjoy holiday events and home tours on the square. There is something for everyone in Downtown McKinney.
MCKINNEY ISD OFFERS OUTSTANDING EDUCATION With four future school sites located within the expansive Trinity Falls community, young residents can walk or ride their bikes to neighborhood elementary schools and parents will enjoy direct access to school events and PTO meetings without ever leaving the neighborhood. Trails connect all the parks, schools and neighborhoods in Trinity Falls.
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ADVENTURE KAYAK • SWIMMING POOL • CANOE • HIKE & BIKE TRAILS NATURE PLAYGROUND • EVENT LAWN • MCKINNEY, TEXAS
BUTTERFLY GARDEN • TRI-CYCLE RACETRACK • AMPHITHEATER McKINNEY, TEXAS
NATURE TRAILS • DISC GOLF COURSE • FISHING PONDS
With one-of-a-kind amenities, a wide range of beautiful homes and a convenient location just a short drive from downtown McKinney, there’s no other master-planned community in the metroplex like Trinity Falls! So what are you waiting for? Visit today and get ready to choose your adventure!
Homes From The Mid $200s to $500s
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LANDON HOMES – WHERE ARCHITECTURE BECOMES ART Landon Homes is committed to building better homes. That means continuously exploring changes and opportunities in construction. A century of combined experience within our management team means that we understand our craft. We call upon our professional partners, from architects to engineers to energy consultants to help us design high-performance homes that deliver a more comfortable environment for you and your family, and save energy. We are proud that Landon Homes was the first major DFW builder to introduce 2”x 6” exterior walls and include other advanced features that incorporate the benefits of science and ultimately give you a better home. You may notice we say luxury by design. That’s because we have chosen to focus on building homes that offer more—more size, more features, more livability and in more desirable locations. We invite you to explore Landon Homes and discover our award winning designs and the creativity that brings them to life. You’ll see it in our welcoming entries, open living areas and dramatic master suites. Today we
are inspired to create homes that are rich with artful design and creativity. Homes that also
showcase the personal style and success of very discriminating buyers.
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THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR THE PERFECT LIFESTYLE Viridian’s nature and family-friendly amenities package (No. 1 in the Metroplex for versatility and uniqueness) complement the offer of new townhomes and single-family homes priced from the $225,000s to more than $2 million. For our 1,500 happy residents, Viridian is a true refuge from the chaos of life, located just minutes from the wealth of shopping, entertainment and educational opportunities that only the Metroplex can offer. The convenience of short drive times to Fort Worth or Dallas allows easy access to local services, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and employment corridors, and lies at the basis of our Viridian lifestyle: spend more time living and playing with your family and less time in the car trying to get there. From lakes, trails, playgrounds, lavish landscaping, quality architecture, and all-inclusive athletic centers to events inspiring community involvement, every aspect of Viridian is orchestrated with resident life in mind. Options for family enjoyment are so varied; the hard part will be deciding what today’s adventure will entail. The “Viridian Lifestyle” is a definitive way of life enjoyed only in this unique
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master-planned community. Every aspect of Viridian has been designed to deliver a comfortable, engaging and sustaining way of life for all ages. Homes facing common areas give children a safer place to play away from traffic and within sight of home. The expansive Lake Viridian is more than a decorative feature — amenities such as a sailing facility will give residents direct access to the non-motorized lake. Trails don’t just meander through the community; they offer the serious jogger miles to explore and connect to existing River Legacy trails. An on-site lifestyle director plans an array
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of inviting clubs, festivals and other events both for little ones and adults. The planned Viridian Village will give residents shopping and dining options close to home in addition to the Arlington Entertainment District. Viridian has been planned to offer tree canopy streets and amazing parks inspired by the great sustainable old neighborhoods across the United States. Viridian is a great blend of art, science, and natural creation. The features of Viridian are numerous and innovative. Continue to explore this masterfully planned development and learn how residents are living the Viridian Lifestyle.
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Building trust for 40 years! Since 1976, we’ve been raising the bar on customer care and our standards have never been higher. Over 100,000 people have trusted us to build their dream. It’s your turn. Our money-saving, energy-saving Whole Home Building Standards result in a home of such high quality that we back it with a 10-Year Transferable Structural Warranty. Through M/I Financial, we can offer rates that are still near historic lows. Since entering the DFW market in 2014, M/I Homes has closed-out one community, has four communities selling, and another three slated to open by the end of 2016. We have 6 more in the planning and development stage. By 2016 we will be in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Garland, Lewisville, Colleyville, Keller, Grand Prairie, and Saginaw. Our homes range from 1,900 square feet up to more than 5,000, with prices ranging from the mid-$200,000’s to over $700,000. Our versatile, diverse products include
M/I HOMES D-FW COMMUNITIES 1 Creeks of Timber Brook PLANO, FROM THE $300s
2 El Mirador at Mira Lagos
GRAND PRAIRIE, FROM THE $290s
3 High Point Oaks
LEWISVILLE, FROM THE $380s
4 Castle Point
GARLAND, FROM THE $290s
5 Hillside on the Lake
GARLAND, FROM THE $260s
6 Park Ridge
McKINNEY, FROM THE $310s
7 Creekside at Colleyville
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8 Creekview
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brand new floor plans that were designed to meet the specific lifestyles of the residents of North Texas. Our flexible structural options allow our customers to create a home of their own, just the way they dreamed it. We want our homebuyers to have an exceptional homebuilding experience. We have
PROSPER, COMING FALL 2016
Heatherwood
McKINNEY, COMING FALL 2016
Creekwood
SAGINAW, FROM THE $260s
Emory Park
FRISCO, COMING SUMMER 2016
designed our product to include more standard features than our competitors, and provide our own finance company that customizes mortgages to the needs of our customers. Visit one of our beautiful models in Plano, Grand Prairie, Saginaw or Garland and see for yourself how you Get More with M/I Homes.
Your new Neighborhood is Coming Soon
Two New Communities Opening! We’re about to break ground on the model homes in two exciting new communities. Creekview in Keller is a gated community with wooded and creek view homesites, a pocket park and a walking trail. It’s located in the prestigious Carroll ISD. Creekside at Colleyville has 61 oversized lots and 12 brand new home designs from 3,000 to just under 5,000 sq.ft. in the Grapevine Colleyville ISD.
Join our V.I.P. list to get all the latest news first! Visit mihomes.com/DallasFW today! Since 1976
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Let our greatest asset, our friendly people, tell you why they love living in DFW. SHAMS JUMA – Lewisville
“In the past year, there has been so much growth around where I live. Consequently, I have access to all the basic amenities all within a five-mile radius.” BRAD PRITCHETT – Oak Lawn
“With all of the recent additions to the Arts District, we’ve claimed our spot on the national map as a true cornerstone for creativity.” DEB BORELL – Irving
“There is a marvelous diversity to our city. You want an urban life? We have that. You want a suburban life or even something more rural? You can have that, too.” SUSIE KAY – North Dallas
“Plenty of jobs, access to good medical care, a low cost of living, affordable housing, and good schools.” JASON CLAYTON - McKinney
“I am always amazed at how pro-business this climate is. The people here are so good to work with, and everyone thinks out of the box toward business.”
RODOLFO GUEL – Oak Cliff
“It seems like something new is opening up every single week, and there’s something different to do every single day of the year.”
SHKELQIM KELMENDI – East Dallas
“There are so many opportunities for individuals to get involved in the Dallas community and to impact the lives of our neighbors and friends.” SUMMER 2016
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POWER AND PROTECTION The Dallas-Fort Worth region ranks close to the national median in terms of overall electric rates. Reliability in the system is better here because 85 percent of Texas operates on a separate power grid from that of the rest of the country. Since Texas has a deregulated electricity market, residents have the power to choose their providers, which creates flexibility in pricing and service. Powertochoose.org is the official electric choice website of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the place where you can compare providers’ offers and select the plan that is right for you. Many providers offer rates well below the national average, but you have to take the time and make the effort to get a good rate—it doesn’t happen automatically. Though most of the Dallas-Fort Worth area sits atop two aquifers, our residential water supply comes primarily from surface water (reservoirs and lakes). Water rates for moderate users are lower than in many comparable-size cities in the country. Most cities in DFW have programs to encourage water conservation and some impose watering restrictions due to drought conditions. Natural gas prices are relatively low here, due in part to natural underground gas fields such as the Barnett Shale. The charts here represent real-life examples of what you might expect in terms of power and insurance costs. Every home is different, and many factors contribute to insurance pricing. The prices you pay may or may not compare to these.
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Single-Family Home: 4,009-square-feet, 2-story brick, built in 2002, Cedar Hill (Dallas County) Utilities: Electric air conditioning; gas heating, water heater, and cooktop Home Insurance Rate: Policy amount: $525,000 (property), $300,000 (liability); monthly rate: $218
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Single-Family Home: 2,566-square-feet, 1-story brick, built in 2000, McKinney (Collin County) Utilities: Majority electric, including heating; gas water heater, and cooktop Home Insurance Rate: Policy amount: $250,000 (property), $150,000 (liability); monthly rate: $125
COMPARE RATES & SAVE MONEY powertochoose.org - The official and unbiased electric choice website of the Public Utility Commission of Texas allows electricity providers to list their offers at no charge, so consumers can compare and choose what’s best for them. helpinsure.com - The free service of the Texas Department of Insurance and Office of Public Insurance Counsel helps Texans with their auto, commercial, and residential property insurance needs.
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AUTO If you have a car accident in Texas, and you are at fault, Texas law requires you to pay for the damage to the other person’s vehicle and for any medical expenses that person might incur as a result of the accident. To that end, the law requires all drivers to have basic liability coverage. The current minimum limits in Texas are $30,000 for each injured person, up to a total of $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. But cars are expensive and medical care more so. The minimum amounts might not be enough to pay all of the other driver’s costs if you’re in an accident, and the other driver can sue you to collect the difference. Consider buying more than the basic limits to protect yourself financially. The cost of auto insurance in Texas is near the national average.
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Single-Family Home: 1,800-square-feet, 1-story brick, built in 1992, Fort Worth (Tarrant County) Utilities: Electric air conditioning, gas heating Home Insurance Rate: Policy amount: $200,000 (property), $150,000 (liability); monthly rate: $150 $130
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Condominium: 947-square-feet, 1-story concrete, built in 2003, Dallas (Dallas County) Utilities: All electric, including heating Rental Insurance Rate: Policy amount: $150,000 (property and liability); monthly rate: $18.50
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Single-Family Home: 2,066-square-feet, 1-story brick w/ pool, built in 1969, Richardson (Dallas County) Utilities: Electric air conditioning; gas heating, water heater and cooktop Home Insurance Rate: Policy amount: $250,000 (property), $300,000 (liability); monthly rate: $181
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HOME The average home insurance policy cost in Texas is higher than in many other places, but policies are different here, which makes comparing our rates with those of other states tough. The most common nationwide policy (called the HO-3) is not sold in Texas, though there are plenty of policies to choose from. When comparing insurance policies, pay attention to limits (the maximum amount the insurance company will pay for damages), perils covered (situations the insurance company covers), and the deductible (how much you pay out of pocket before your coverage kicks in). Policies with low deductibles, a high number of covered perils, and high limits cost more. As in other states, discounts on home insurance premiums are available in Texas for people who don’t make claims for several years, older homeowners, and homes with safety equipment such as smoke detectors and alarm systems.
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APARTMENT LIFE Apartment dwelling in the DFW area depends on your preferences: all types and sizes are found throughout our region. Communities range from traditional apartment complexes to luxury high-rise buildings to large-scale communities with every bell and whistle imaginable. Some newer apartment communities offer amenities such as dog runs, workout facilities, tanning services, and community activities ranging from movies on the lawn to wine tastings to Monday Night Football parties. In recent years, mixed-use communities—which include not only multiple apartment buildings, but also restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and underground parking—have popped up all over, appealing to a segment of people who desire an urban, walkable neighborhood experience without the responsibilities of homeownership.
TWO-BEDROOM RENT RATES
What if you need to relocate to Dallas before you find a place to live? Should your company want you to start your job in Dallas right away, or if you’ve sold your house before you have a new one to move into, you need a company that specializes in temporary housing. These companies keep ready-to-go units in apartment buildings that are stocked with everything you need to be comfortable— furniture, kitchen wares, bedding, electronics—and all the utilities already turned on. All you have to do is show up with your suitcase. You can work through a real estate agent or your corporate relocation company to find a business that specializes in this service. Typically, the length of your stay will depend on the number of days approved by your company’s relocation policy.
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You may want to live in an apartment building with a concierge. Several Dallas-area luxury apartment buildings employ people who not only monitor who enters and leaves the building, but who also assist residents, collecting mail when they are away on vacation, letting in repairmen when they can’t be home, taking in packages and other deliveries, and handling emergencies if they are away. Talk to your real estate agent or work with an apartment locator who specializes in high-end rentals to find the right level of service for you.
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Many older people love Dallas-Fort Worth’s mild climate, travel accessibility via DFW International Airport and Love Field, outstanding health care, and senior-friendly activities and organizations. Many families relocating to Dallas will opt to relocate an older loved one with them. Nearly 10 percent of the population in Dallas-Fort Worth is 65 or older, according to 2013 U.S. Census Bureau data, and the area has a wide variety of housing options for seniors. In recent years, active adult communities catering to an older population have been reimagined as age-restricted subdivisions with golf courses, swimming pools, walking trails, and more, while independent living facilities provide a chance for seniors to live rich, full lives without the hassles of homeownership. Many builders have products aimed at active adult buyers. These are often in communities with traditional buyers. The active age-targeted residential subdivisions shown on the map are specifically targeted to active adult buyers. Not shown below are affordable housing/ subsidized properties.
INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES
PIONEER RIDGE GRACIOUS RETIREMENT LIVING
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DENTON VILLAGE
DOGWOOD ESTATES
ROBSON RANCH
THE CHATEAU
FRISCO LAKES
AUTUMN OAKS
LAKE FOREST GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE
PARKVIEW IN ALLEN
FRANKLIN PARK LEWISVILLE
CONSERVATORY AT PLANO
MEADOW LAKES
EL DORADO TRADITION OF PRESTONWOOD
MACARTHUR HILLS SOUTH COLLEYVINE RANCH
MY RETIREMENT HOME SUMMER GLEN
ATRIA AT HOMETOWN
THE BENTLEY
PARC PLACE THE WELLINGTON AT NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
EMERALD RIDGE TOWNHOMES
PARKWOOD
EMERITUS AT IRVING
THE STAYTON AT HOME FOR AGED MUSEUM WAY MASONS CLINIC LAKEWOOD NURSING CENTER TOWN VILLAGE MOUNTAIN CREEK VILLAGE WATERFORD THE HILL VILLA RETIREMENT LIVING RIDGMAR TRINITY AT PANTEGO TERRACE TOWN VILLAGE HORIZON BAY ARLINGTON THE VANTAGE AT CITYVIEW FOX RUN ARLINGTON PLAZA ESTATES THE BROADWAY PLAZA ARBROOK TRINITY COURTYARD WATERFORD AT FORT WORTH
HERITAGE PLACE AT HUGULEY
SENTE MEADOWS DUPLEX
THE WATERFORD AT PLANO
WATERCREST AT MANSFIELD/ ISLE AT WATERCREST
CRESCENT POINT/ CRESCENT PLACE
TREEMONT MEADOWSTONE PLACE PLAZA AT EDGEMERE
WELLINGTON AT ARAPAHO TOWN VILLAGE NORTH DALLAS PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE NORTH FIVE STAR PREMIER RESIDENCES WHITEROCK COURT CHAMBREL AT CLUB HILL
LIBERTY HEIGHTS GRACIOUS
CHURCHILL ESTATES MONTCLAIR ESTATES OF GARLAND GREENWAY VILLAGE AT CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER
C C YOUNG THE MEMORIAL HOME TRADITION THREE THE FOUNTAINS FORUM LAKELAND HILLS
WATERFORD AT MESQUITE
TOWER PLACE
INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES (NUMBER OF UNITS) 75-129
THE WATERVIEW
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LAKESTONE TERRACE QUAIL PARK
179-240 THE GARDENS AT CHISHOLM TRAIL
KERALA ESTATES
PRESTON PLACE ATRIA CANYON CREEK HIGHLAND SPRINGS
CHRISTUS ST JOSEPH VILLAGE THE REMINGTON AT VALLEY RANCH
CONSERVATORY AT KELLER TOWN CENTER
COTTONWOOD ESTATES
CORINTHIANS LAKEVIEW AT JOSEY RANCH
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE/ ISLE AT WATERMERE
LEGACY AT WILLOW BEND
SUNRISE PLANO
LEWISVILLE ESTATES
PINEWOOD HILLS
CHAMPIONS CIRCLE/GREENS
VILLA ASUNCION
PARKVIEW IN FRISCO
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HOUSING Modern developments in every corner of the region make the transition of a Dallas move easier than ever. These well-thought-out living centers make it possible to have a community where you literally walk from the place you live to shopping, dining, entertainment, green space, public transport, and sometimes even your workplace. Imagine how much time that frees up, and how flexible your schedule becomes, not to mention the social opportunities it affords. In Dallas-Fort Worth, you are lucky to have many options for this style of living. We highlight just a few notable locations. Many more are in the process of being built.
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THE GATE WADE PARK
FRISCO STATION THE STAR
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LEGACY WEST GRANDSCAPE
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LEGACY TOWN CENTER
HIGHLAND VILLAGE
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CITYLINE AMLI GALATYN STATION
ADDISON CIRCLE
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE
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SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE
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DOWNTOWN CARROLLTON
FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER
MIDTOWN DALLAS VILLAGE AT ROWLETT
PRESTON HOLLOW VILLAGE
PARK LANE PLACE
ROCKWALL COMMONS
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LOWER GREENVILLE
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DESOTO TOWN CENTER DOWNTOWN MANSFIELD DOWNTOWN BURLESON
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Centered around a park and ride DART Station. Houses an Angelika Film Center, restaurants, shopping, loftstyle offices, and dwellings.
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Conversion of an old Sears distribution center into lofts with community space for artists, bars, and retail.
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Pioneering walkable district in the heart of Uptown. Accessed by DART and the M-Line Trolley. Magnolia Theatre joins scene-packed dining and unique retail.
Anchored by the American Airlines Center with a big crowd-gathering screenfilled plaza. High-rise living is upscale and serviceoriented.
First built in the 1920s around Dallas’ busiest trolley stop. Recent redevelopment maintains the vintage artsy character with 160 one-off shops and restaurants.
Downtown Dallas urban revival at its best. Preserved buildings let hotels pair with residences. Active nightlife and dining.
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The former headquarters of Acme Brick is now a pedestrian-friendly urban entertainment district not far from downtown, near TCU.
Park free on the 35 blocks of brick-paved streets in downtown Fort Worth. Features restored turn-ofthe-century buildings and an expansive plaza.
Incorporates Frisco’s City Hall and public library along with lots of shopping, apartment buildings, and office space.
A new boardwalk is planned for this modern design grouping of office towers, a Hilton Hotel, restaurants, and retail.
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You’ll remember it for the giant blue steel sculpture in the center of a roundabout. You’ll visit for events like Kaboom Town and Oktoberfest.
The first LEED-certified retail complex in Texas offers open-air shopping, dining, office space, and apartments along with concerts and events.
National large retailers shoulder grocery stores, a Cinemark movie theater, casual restaurants, and three residential complexes.
The city made a modernized “old-tyme” town square with City Hall and post office in the center of sidewalk shopping and eating.
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McKINNEY URBAN VILLAGE
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE
Next to a DART line for a downtown commute and the Telecom Corridor. Services plus a variety of dining options on-site could render you car-free.
This still-in-progress hub of apartment living, working, and playing will also incorporate a medical district nearby.
They redesigned the town’s established Oak Street and plaza, but maintained the historic downtown feel.
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Newly built but antiquelooking awning-covered storefronts surround a park with gazebo. Also home to the campus of North Central Texas College.
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DOWNTOWN McKINNEY
This thousand-acre planned community sits around a 36-acre lake near Coppell. Includes one of the nation’s first “net-zero” elementary schools.
The revamped original historic town square sits in the middle of quaint shops, local restaurants, and entertainment venues.
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COSMOPOLITAN ELEGANCE IN UPTOWN The Jordan brings modern luxury apartment living to one of the most dynamic and active areas of metropolitan Dallas. Located behind Uptown Plaza at the corner of Maple and Routh, this 23-story luxury high-rise is walkable and well-connected to Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Embracing the surrounding neighborhood with clean architectural lines, innovative design and smart features, the 212 beautifully cultivated one- and two-bedroom and penthouse residences offer captivating views of Dallas. High-end finishes are a mark of The Jordan. With striking granite countertops and backsplashes, custom cabinetry, deluxe stainless steel appliances and a dine-in gourmet island, the kitchen will become a favorite gathering space. The community also includes Sonos Wireless HiFi System with built-in speakers in every living room, solar shades on all windows, hard wood flooring, walk-in showers with a built-in bench and glass
enclosure, rainfall showerheads and a private balcony in every unit. The Jordan melds cosmopolitan elegance with boutique hotel luxury living. A 24-hour concierge offers an un-paralleled service experience. The beautifully landscaped pool deck, resident lounge with captivating views of the city, resident bar, pet park and
fitness center provide you the opportunity to relax and recharge. With the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, The AT&T Performing Arts Center, Myerson Symphony Center, The World Aquarium and the American Airlines Center within blocks of home, The Jordan provides the lifestyle you desire.
LIVE BRILLIANTLY. The Jordan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where uptown and downtown converge to create the perfect urban home. A 24-hour concierge team offers a five-star service experience. Relax with friends by the beautifully landscaped pool deck. Gather at the resident lounge for the captivating views of Dallas. The Jordan offers the amenities that remind you why you live in the city. CONTACT US TODAY FOR DETAILS ON PREMIER PRICING OFFERS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THEJORDANUPTOWN.COM | 844.848.8516 | 2355 THOMAS AVE., DALLAS, TX 75201
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CONTEMPORARY ALL-INCLUSIVE LIVING IN FRISCO — INDOORS & OUT The Kathryn on The Canals at Grand Park is Frisco’s newest premier, all-inclusive living community. Part of The Canals at Grand Park community – and located on 160 acres of lush greenery just off of the North Dallas Tollway and Cotton Gin – The Kathryn is characterized by a distinctive landscape of winding bike paths and stately canals. The Kathryn offers contemporary, smartly designed studio, one- and two-bedroom, and townhome residences with the space and features that accommodate a modern lifestyle. From dream kitchens with granite countertops, eat-in gourmet islands, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances to relaxing, spa-like bathrooms that feature rainfall showerheads, The Kathryn is designed to make you feel at home. Comfort and convenience have been thoughtfully included in every aspect,
including customizable closet systems, Sonos Wireless HiFi and built-in speakers, built-in bookcases with custom millwork shelving and desks. The Kathryn on The Canals at Grand Park is ideally situated for accommodating a social and active lifestyle. Residents are steps from the Founders Hall community center which provides extensive fitness facilities,
pools, courtyards and spaces to relax and entertain. Indoor activities include a game room, conference room, movie theatre and library cove. The Athletic Center offers strength and cardio training, yoga and more. Outdoor amenities include two oversized pools, lawns, basketball courts, children’s play area and outdoor gathering spots with shade trees, grills and fire pits.
DISCOVER FRISCO.
A New Kind of Living. The Kathryn offers well-appointed residences including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and townhomes. Featuring smart design, The Kathryn is filled with elegant details, modern finishes and thoughtful touches not found anywhere else. From generous community amenities to spacious apartment layouts, The Kathryn represents the new standard of what community living should be. For more information visit:
thekathrynatgrandpark.com 877.316.0146 4255 Cotton Gin, Frisco, TX 75034
CONTACT US TODAY FOR DETAILS ON PREMIER PRICING OFFERS
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PLACES TO PLAY AND MORE
MY DALLAS STORY | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY ACTIVITIES SHOPPING | SPORTS | PARKS | DOG PARKS | TRAILS | LAKES GOLF COURSES | CHURCHES | HOSPITALS
PHOTO: TIM HUSLEY, COURTESY OF AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MY DALLAS STORY
“A SLOW PACE OF LIFE BUT STILL CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LOTS OF ACTION”
AJAY VONKAREY COMPANY: Alpha Sirius Inc. CITY: Frisco When did you move here? Where from? I moved in April 2015 from New Jersey. What made you decide to choose Dallas? The warmer weather, low cost of living, great school districts, and soccer at FC Dallas were all things that drew me to DFW. How did you choose Frisco specifically? I liked the school district, the amount of space my home had, and being close to my friends. Frisco is clean, calm, and new. It’s one of the fastest growing cities. Frisco is very residential and is a great community for families with kids. It’s easy to find play dates, carpooling groups, and new friends to hang around. With the warm weather, kids can be outdoors the majority of the time, which was not possible in the New Jersey/ New York area. Most of the houses in Frisco are new and large compared to the Dallas or Oak Lawn areas. If you are a family with kids and considering public schooling, then Frisco and Plano are great areas, as they have really good school districts.
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How has your opinion of Dallas-Fort Worth changed since moving here? Dallas is a great place—growing a lot, tons of opportunities. It’s urban, but there’s nothing like leaving the dog out in the backyard and not having to take him down a four-story building. If you’re looking for a slow pace of life but still close proximity to lots of action, move to Dallas. How is the experience of raising kids in Dallas-Fort Worth? In regards to raising kids in Frisco, the huge advantage we have is the amount of parks and open spaces. FISD has also been fantastic. In fact, my wife attended one of the FISD meetings and was quite impressed by the way it was run and managed, the preparation and the depth of information provided. She was even impressed by the office building and compared it to a conference hall of the American Express offices. Where do you go and what do you do on the weekends or days off? Downtown Dallas, concerts, outdoor parks for running, or, as I said, soccer with FC Dallas. Soccer is one of our key involvements with Dallas. My 8-year-old son is a huge soccer fan. This has helped us a lot, considering FC Dallas is in Frisco.
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LIVING IN DFW
WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM, FORT WORTH
Dallas-Fort Worth has not one but two major arts districts. The Dallas Arts District, which is anchored by the Dallas Museum of Art, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Nasher Sculpture Center, and AT&T Performing Arts Center, is nearly 70 acres—the largest urban arts district in the country. Here, you can catch a performance of Texas Ballet Theater, a Broadway touring production, classical or local musicians, a night of live storytelling, TED talks, movies and music under the stars, festivals, art exhibits, and so much more. We’d be willing to bet you could spend every weekend in our Arts District and never run out of new things to do. What’s more: The Fort Worth Cultural District claims five internationally recognized museums, including the Kimbell Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and The Modern. Beyond our fantastic cultural centers, DFW is home to hundreds of smaller museums and public galleries, scores of professional and community theaters, dozens of local symphony and chamber orchestras, dance troupes, and opera associations. DFW is Texas’ most arts-intensive metro area on a per capita basis—meaning we spend a lot of money per person on cultural arts. No matter what artistic pursuit you’re into, you can find it here.
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LIVING IN DFW SALVADOR DALÍ, AN EARLY SURREALIST MASTERPIECE Through June 19 Meadows Art Museum meadowsmuseumdallas.org SEVENTH CLIBURN INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR PIANO COMPETITION June 19 - 25 Bass Performance Hall basshall.com 42ND STREET June 28 - July 10 Dallas Summer Musicals dallassummermusicals.org SIGHTINGS: MAI-THU PERRET Through July 17 Nasher Sculpture Center nashersculpturecenter.org IRVING PENN: BEYOND BEAUTY Through Aug. 14 Dallas Museum of Art dma.org ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Aug. 5 - 28 WaterTower Theatre watertowertheatre.org PROTECTING WISDOM: TIBETAN BOOK COVERS FROM THE MACLEAN COLLECTION Through Sept. 16 Crow Collection of Asian Art crowcollection.org
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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT This city is an entertainment field of dreams. Really—the fun here knows no bounds. You could start with the 75-acre master-planned development that is Victory Park—packed with trendy shops and restaurants; the House of Blues and Hard Rock Cafe; The W Hotel; and American Airlines Center, home of the Mavericks and the Stars, as well as a concert venue extraordinaire—and move on to McKinney Avenue, which teems at night with hordes of pretty people going from hot spot to hot spot all the way from The Rattlesnake Bar at The Ritz-Carlton to The Magnolia Theatre at the West Village. For something a little more laid-back (but no less entertaining), you could hit Greenville Avenue for its funky shops, rooftop bars, and
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live music at the historic Granada Theater; or you could bop around Bishop Arts, Oak Cliff’s repository of everything cool and home to some of Dallas’ most sought-after restaurants (Lucia, Stock & Barrel, Oddfellows—to name just a few) and bars. The suburbs have more than their fair share of things to do, too. Plano’s Shops at Legacy brims with boutique shopping, best-in-class restaurants and bars, and the Angelika Film Center, while Frisco Square has Cinemark Next Gen-XD Theater, Toyota Stadium, and amenities such as the Black Box Theatre at Frisco Discovery Center. But we’re only scratching the surface here; there’s so much more to explore.
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FAMILY AFFAIRS Moms and dads know that when it comes to kids, you gotta keep ’em entertained. And entertainment in DFW comes in many forms, from flatout fun to fun with an educational aspect. There are activities just right for animal lovers, nature fans, budding Einsteins, aspiring sports stars, and kids who just want to play ’til they pass out. The lists here are only the beginning. For many more suggestions on what to do with kids in DallasFort Worth, see our map on pages 110 and 111 and go to dfwchild.com.
DALLAS ARBORETUM - Dallas DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM - Dallas DALLAS ZOO - Dallas FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY - Fort Worth FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS Fort Worth FORT WORTH ZOO - Fort Worth FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM - Dallas FOUNDERS PLAZA PLANE OBSERVATION PARK - DFW Airport GALLERIA ICE SKATING CENTER - Dallas GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD Grapevine GREAT WOLF LODGE - Grapevine HYDROUS WAKE PARK Allen, Little Elm
ANNUAL KIDPLEASING EVENTS STATE FAIR OF TEXAS - September-October AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM - November NEIMAN MARCUS ADOLPHUS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE - December THE TRAINS AT NORTHPARK - November-January KIDFILM FESTIVAL - January SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO - January
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Dinosaur Valley State Park: 1.5 hours
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center: 1.5 hours
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Historic downtowns are being redeveloped into regional shopping destinations, including those in Plano, McKinney, Denton, Carrollton, and Grapevine.
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Dallas is a fashionable place in every respect. Our ladies love to dress, our men love to look good, and we all love our houses and gardens to seem like something right out of a magazine. Home and high-end clothing retailers Neiman Marcus and Stanley Korshak, as well as more casual companies such as JCPenney, Fossil, and Pier 1, help us come by it naturally. And there’s no shortage of places to shop. Dallas-Fort Worth has every modern retail wonder you might imagine: posh indoor malls packed with amenities (think: modern sculpture, an ice skating rink, spas, and more) and every major retail brand; relaxed, open-air centers that encourage you to wear out your credit cards, grab a bite, and linger long after you meant to go home; and boutique districts that beckon with independent businesses with individual flair. We’ve got outlet malls for bargain shoppers and scores of vintage shops for those who love history. In short, you’ll find whatever your heart desires.
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Modern mixed-use centers are where people live, work, and play—and shopping is a large part of the latter. Here are a few that have come online in recent years. They offer lots of opportunity for fashionable acquisitions.
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ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM
GET YOUR TICKETS America’s Original Nighttime IndyCar Race June 11 Texasmotorspeedway.com
inception. The Dallas Stars hold two President’s Trophies and the 1999 Stanley Cup. And that’s just the tip of the hockey stick, so to speak. We’ve got minor league and other teams galore. The Texas Revolution indoor minor league football team, the Dallas Diamonds women’s professional football team (with four national championships), the Texas Legends minor league basketball team, the Allen Americans hockey team, the Lone Star Brahmas hockey team, the Frisco RoughRiders baseball team, the Grand Prairie AirHogs baseball team, the Fort Worth Cats baseball team, and the Dallas Sidekicks soccer team all keep sports fans happy in their seats. Plus, the DFW area is home to the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship and Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial golf tournaments each spring, as well as Texas Motor Speedway.
Baseball. Basketball. Football. Hockey. Soccer. Whatever your passion, Dallas has a winning professional team to cheer on (and if you prefer to cheer for a professional team from somewhere else, that’s cool, too, because chances are good that team will be in town to play one of ours at some date in the future). The Dallas Mavericks won three division titles (1987, 2007, 2010) and the 2011 NBA Championship. Their games are always a sellout. The Dallas Cowboys—with their great, big, beautiful new stadium in Arlington—hold five Super Bowl titles (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, and 1995), and they have those awesome Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The Texas Rangers brought the World Series to the ballpark in Arlington in 2010 and have made six appearances in the MLB postseason. Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas (formerly the Dallas Burn) has been part of the league since its 35
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Big cities are known for their big, pretty, and functional parks. And though parks are not the first things that come to mind when you think of Dallas, our city is no exception. Downtown’s Klyde Warren Park isn’t just a green space—it’s an award-winning innovation. Situated over Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and Saint Paul streets, it is a park built on thin air. And it is an urban wonder. Within its 5 acres are a performance pavilion, a restaurant, walking trails, a mini dog park, a children’s playground, water features, an expansive lawn, and much more. White Rock Lake lies in East Dallas. The crown jewel of Dallas’ park system, the lake itself comprises more than 1,015 acres and offers a view of downtown. The lake and surrounding park areas attract walkers, bicyclists, and rollerbladers, and offer kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals. Or you can just lay out a picnic for a lazy day along the shore. But these are only two of the lovely parks in Dallas-Fort Worth. You won’t have to go far to find your favorite spot.
Nature Centers Who says there’s no nature in Dallas? We know better. Here are a few more spots to take in the bounty and beauty of the land.
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ARBOR HILLS NATURE PRESERVE Plano 7 200 acres of rolling hills for exploring 7 Off-road biking trails 7 Picnic pavilion and kids’ playground 7 Butterflies, birds, and other wildlife 7 Dog friendly
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Pets are the best, and being a pet owner is fun. To wit: there are more than two dozen public dog parks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Some are small, with just enough room for curious canines to romp a bit, but others are magnificent puppy playgrounds with separate areas for large and small dogs, agility equipment, and even places for dogs to swim. Being a pet owner is also a responsibility. Here’s what you need to know about having a pet in DFW. If you are uncertain about something, contact animal control in your community or ask your veterinarian.
Texas requires that your pet be vaccinated against rabies every year and that he wear current proof of that vaccination on his collar.
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Dogs (and cats) must be registered with the city you live in and wear current registration tags. To register your pet, you will have to provide a current certificate of vaccination and pay a small annual fee.
Although Texas state law requires that only dogs known to be dangerous be leashed, most DFW-area cities have laws that require your dog to be leashed if he isn’t inside your house or in a fenced yard.
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MORE NOTEWORTHY TRAILS Arbor Hills Nature Preserve - Plano 7 Big Cedar Wilderness Trails - Dallas 7 Blue Ridge Park Trail Allen 7 Cedar Hill State Park Cedar Hill 7 Connemara Conservancy - Allen 7 Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge - Fort Worth 7 Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - McKinney 7 Joppa Preserve Dallas 7 Oak Cliff Nature Preserve - Oak Cliff 7 Parkhill Prairie – near Farmersville 7 Post Oak Preserve Seagoville 7 Scyene Overlook/ Piedmont Ridge Southeast Dallas 7 Spring Creek Forest Preserve Garland 7 Spring Creek Nature Area - Richardson 7 Tandy Hills Natural Area - Fort Worth 7 Texas Buckeye Trail – Southeast Dallas 7 Trinity River Audubon Center - Southeast Dallas 7 Twelve Hills Nature Center - Oak Cliff 7
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WALK AND ROLL
On average, there are 232 sunny days a year in Dallas-Fort Worth, and lots of sunshine means lots of time to be outside. Walking, running, hiking, and biking are popular here, and we’ve got plenty of places to explore outdoors. The city of Dallas has more than 100 miles of hike and bike trails—and outside the city, where urban life gives way to more pastoral pursuits, you’ll find so many more. The Katy, Santa Fe, and White Rock trails are lovely paved paths, but if a walk (or ride) in the woods is more to your liking, it’s only a matter of effort. Certified Master Naturalist Bill Holston recommends Cedar Ridge Preserve in South Dallas for its wooded hills and wildlife, Dogwood Canyon in Cedar Hill for its hilly terrain and flowering trees in spring, and Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano for its creeks, ponds, and easy-to-follow routes.
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UNTROUBLED WATERS People used to living near an ocean or one of the Great Lakes often look at Dallas-Fort Worth on a map and lament its landlocked state. It just seems so far from water—how do we live without a surfboard or a sailboat? The answer to that is, we don’t! We’ve got shores galore (though we do have to replace the surfboard with a wakeboard). The roughly 8,000-acre Grapevine Lake in Grapevine (where else?) is best known for its diversity of watersports. You can engage in many types of activities there, from swimming and boating to jet skiing and windsurfing. The lake also has good fishing and nice campgrounds. Joe Pool Lake, southwest of Dallas, is nearly as big, at roughly 7,000 acres. Joe Pool Marina and Lynn Creek Marina have hundreds of wet slips for all kinds of boats; rentals are available, too. Though the lake has great camping in Cedar Hill State Park and nice beaches, it is best known for its excellent fish stock: largemouth black bass; white, striped, and yellow bass; carp; catfish; crappie; gar; and sunfish. Reeling one in is as easy as baiting a hook.
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MORE PLACES TO MAKE A SPLASH Lake Arlington Arlington 7 Benbrook Lake Southwest Tarrant County 7 Eagle Mountain Lake Northwest Tarrant County 7 Lake Lavon near Wylie 7 Lake Worth Fort Worth 7 Lake Tawakoni near Greenville 7 Cedar Creek Reservoir Henderson & Kaufman counties 7
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CEDAR CREEK RESERVOIR
LAKE BARDWELL
RICHLAND CHAMBERS RESERVOIR
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PHOTO: MICHAEL SAMPLES
LAKE HALBERT
WHITE ROCK LAKE
LAKE RAY ROBERTS
LAKE RAY HUBBARD
LAKE LEWISVILLE
East Dallas 7 Fishing and picnicking 7 Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals 7 Corinthian Sailing ClubWhite Rock Rowing 7 9-mile running and biking trail around the lake
Northeast of Denton 7 Great fishing (bass, catfish, crappie) 7 Lake Ray Roberts Marina 7 Boating, including boat rentals 7 Walk-in campsites and picnic pavilions 7 Lantana Resort, with horse stalls
Dallas, Kaufman, Collin, and Rockwall counties 7 Great fishing (bass, catfish, crappie) 7 Boating, including boat rentals 7 Three marinas, a number of boat ramps, and several yacht clubs 7 The Harbor Rockwall, featuring restaurants, shops, and entertainment
Lewisville 7 Boating, including boat rentals 7 Five marinas 7 Lots of beaches and picnic areas 7 Nice campgrounds 7 Party cove
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Each year, DFW hosts two PGA Tour tournaments: the AT&T Byron Nelson at the TPC Four Seasons Resort and Club in Las Colinas and Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. No, you don’t have to be a pro to play these courses, but you’ve got plenty of other options, too. We have more than 100 public golf courses in the area, and they touch on all skill levels and price points. Golf Digest named Dallas National Golf Club in Southwest Dallas the top course in the state. Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine makes several “best” lists. It’s an “overthe-top NFL-themed golf course once owned by Jerry Jones,” according to the Golf Channel—and a superb course despite the theme-park-sounding description. The Tribute and Old American golf clubs in The Colony also pop up on list after list, but there are many more worth a swing.
BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP AT TPC FOUR SEASONS, LAS COLINAS
PHOTO: IRVING CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
LIVING IN DFW
ON THE LEADERBOARD
1
TOP-RATED DFW COURSES 1 THE BRIDGES 2 BROOK HOLLOW
35
3 CLEBURNE GOLF LINKS 4 COLONIAL 5 COUNTRY VIEW
2414
6 THE COURSES AT WATTERS CREEK
16
121
675
21
7 COWBOYS GOLF CLUB
35E
8
8 COYOTE RIDGE 9 DALLAS NATIONAL
15
121 114
7
10 FRISCO LAKES
200
635
11 THE GOLF CLUB FOSSIL CREEK
35W 75
12 HIDDEN CREEK
11
13 IRON HORSE
23
78
30
2
183
13
19 161
14 OLD AMERICAN
80
820
15 PRESTON TRAIL
17
30
16 RIDGEVIEW RANCH
360
4
17 STEVENS PARK
12
9
20
20
19 TEXAS STAR
35E
20 TIERRA VERDE
35W
21 TOUR 18 DALLAS
5
No.
12
22 TPC CRAIG RANCH
45
23 TPC FOUR SEASON LAS COLINAS 24 THE TRIBUTE GOLF CLUB 25 TWIN LAKES 3
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175
20
18 SUGARTREE
18
22
10
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Golf Digest ’s ranking of DFW on its list of Top 20 Cities for Golf (2011)
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Dallas-Fort Worth is a marvelous mix of people of all faiths, Christian and non-Christian alike. Members of every Protestant group will find church homes here, as well as Catholics, Mormons, Seventh-Day Adventists, and Unitarian Universalists. NonChristian faiths represented here include Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, as well as smaller groups such as Bahá’í Faith, Jain, Sikh, Tao, and Zoroastrian.
> MegaFest, a family-oriented inspirational festival led by Bishop T.D. Jakes, drew 80,000 attendees from more than 30 countries to Dallas in August. PHOTO: FIRST BAPTIST DALLAS
> Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, in the Arts District portion of downtown Dallas, has the largest Latino parish congregation in the nation. > Approximately two dozen Buddhist temples are located in the region, among them the Kadampa Meditation Center, offering meditation classes and workshops.
CHUA DAO QUANG BUDDHIST TEMPLE, GARLAND
> Temple Emanu-El, founded in 1875, was the first Jewish congregation in North Texas and is the largest synagogue in the South and Southwest United States. > There are five Sikh temples— among them the Gurudwara Singh Sabha in Richardson.
PHOTO: MICHAEL SAMPLES
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SOURCE: DRC RESEARCH
> Dallas hosts the “world’s largest gay church,” Cathedral of Hope, with more than 4,000 members.
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SACRED GROUNDS
FIRST BAPTIST DALLAS
$101
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to exemplary medical facilities operating with the newest technology and seasoned and qualified professionals. Our state-of-the-art healthcare is supported by aggressive research and educational programs, and residents here find it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle with world-renowned physicians and top-notch hospitals providing the highest-quality healthcare. Wherever you live, there is a medical expert nearby able to treat conditions of all sorts, ranging from serious to minor concerns. But don’t take our word for it: in 2014, 18 Dallas-Fort Worth general hospitals were listed as either nationally ranked or high performing by U.S. News & World Report. Two children’s hospitals made the list.
AVERAGE DOCTOR’S VISIT
U.S NEWS BEST HOSPITALS 2014-15
$116
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS Dallas > Nationally ranked in 8 specialties
AVERAGE OPTOMETRIST VISIT
$93
PHOTO: BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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TOP-NOTCH HEALTHCARE
AVERAGE DENTIST VISIT SOURCE: 2015 Average Annual Price Report for Urban Area and State, ACCRA
MAJOR HOSPITALS 35
23 31
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas > Nationally ranked in 6 specialties > High performing in 6 specialties > Ranked the No. 2 hospital in Texas
22 35E 121 75
14
24
30
121
114
35W
12
25
35E
26
635
21
5 753
35W 820
19
183 20
27
11 2 7
78
30
1
161
80
10
13 30 17 16 4 9 6
12
360
8
15
175
20
28
COOK CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER Fort Worth > Nationally ranked in 7 specialties
18
20
35E
29
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER Dallas > Nationally ranked in 2 specialties > High performing in 9 specialties > Ranked the No. 5 hospital in Texas TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL Fort Worth > High performing in 11 specialties > Ranked the No. 9 hospital in Texas
35W
SOURCE: DRC Research
1 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS
11 UT SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2 PARKLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
12 THE MEDICAL CENTER OF PLANO
3 TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
13 TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4 TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH
14 TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
5 MEDICAL CITY DALLAS (INCLUDES MEDICAL CITY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL)
15 MEDICAL CENTER OF ARLINGTON
6 BAYLOR ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER AT FORT WORTH
17 COOK CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
7 CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS
16 PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTH 18 METHODIST CHARLTON MEDICAL CENTER
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22 MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY 23 TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL OF DENTON 24 MEDICAL CENTER OF LEWISVILLE 25 BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT CARROLLTON 26 BAYLOR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT GRAPEVINE 27 DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT WHITE ROCK LAKE 28 TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST SOUTHWEST
8 VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
19 TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL H-E-B
9 JOHN PETER SMITH HOSPITAL
20 BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT IRVING
30 METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER
21 BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLAND
31 DENTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
10 METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER
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BREAKING DOWN THE DEMOGRAPHICS
PHOTO: TANNER GARZA
MY DALLAS STORY
“EVERYBODY HERE IS SO NEIGHBORLY AND WARM AND WELCOMING” BRAD HAWKINS NEIGHBORHOOD: Old East Dallas OCCUPATION: Actor, Boyhood and other films. Harder Concepts Marketing. Shakertins - Partner. CITY: Austin Ranch, The Colony. Raised in Plano. MOVED: Back from Los Angeles in 2006 What made you decide to return to Dallas? Dallas is always home base for me. It’s where I’m happy. It’s where I’m content. The cost of living is low. You get so much more bang for your buck compared to living in LA and having a 500 sq. ft. apartment and traffic every day. If I was going to be in LA as a full time actor, getting up and going to set everyday, I would have loved that. That would have made it livable, affordable and enjoyable for me. But that wasn’t the case. I was the actor auditioning for a job and waiting for the next gig to come along. The more frustrated I would get in LA the more satisfied I was when I came back to Dallas. This has always been the place where I recharge my batteries. There’s a community of people here that support me. Eventually, I said..this is home. No matter where I go, this is always going to be home.
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What about Dallas creates that home feeling for you? For the most part, in my experience, everybody here is so neighborly and warm and welcoming. If you aren’t from Dallas originally, we convert people. For the people relocating here, do you have suggestions? Get out. Engage in conversation with the people in your community. I’ve noticed whenever you talk to someone in Dallas they are willing to offer suggestions. Get to know your neighbors. Pick up a Dallas Observer. See what’s going on in the DFW area. I’m blown away. Sometimes I get away from the scene, but I’ll go anywhere, like Fuzzy’s Taco, and I’ll get an Observer and open it up and there’s hundreds of shows and plays and theater and classes and events and live music, outdoor events. I tear off little pages of a play I want to check out or a concert or a chili cook off in McKinney and BBQ festival in Allen. I think that’s a great resource to get your finger on the pulse of the DFW area. Go to the lake. Go to Choctaw. Take a road trip to Austin for the weekend. That’s my staycation. It’s a nice little three hour road trip. Go to Fort Worth. There’s so much to do.
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BRAD HAWKINS
DEMOGRAPHICS With regard to key demographics, Dallas-Fort Worth competes favorably with other metropolitan areas across the United States. Residents here are young and well-educated, perhaps because our central location draws people with lower prices and less congestion than a city such as Chicago and more depth than other fast-growing markets such as Denver or Phoenix. The region’s low cost of living means we enjoy a higher standard of living on a lower median household income than in many other large markets, such as those located on the East or West coasts. Our area is rich in diversity—with half of our residents being of a race other than white and more than 17 percent being foreign-born—and continues to diversify with each passing year.
MORE THAN 528,000 RESIDENTS WERE ADDED TO THE DFW AREA FROM 2010 TO 2014
THE RAPID INFLUX OF RESIDENTS HAS LED DFW TO BECOME ONE OF THE FASTER GROWING U.S. METROS IN THE PAST DECADE
TOTAL POPULATION: 7,102,796
10,630,000 WILL LIVE IN THE DFW AREA BY 2040 SUMMER 2016
29.8% 21.5% 28.7% 16.1% 3.9% 34.1
FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION
17.5%
PEOPLE
AGE
0-19 YEARS 20-34 35-54 YEARS 55-74 YEARS 75+ YEARS MEDIAN AGE
WORLD REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN
FOREIGN BORN
EUROPE ASIA AFRICA OCEANIA LATIN AMERICA NORTHERN AMERICA
4.5% 25.3% 5.8% 0.3% 62.9% 1.2%
RACE/ ETHNICITY
WHITE HISPANIC BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN ASIAN OTHER
49.4% 27.8% 14.7% 5.6% 2.5%
LABOR FORCE
[OCCUPATIONS OF PERSONS 16 AND OLDER]
37.7%
SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
16.0%
SALES AND OFFICE OCCUPATIONS
25.4%
NATURAL RESOURCES, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS
9.4%
PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS
11.5%
EDUCATION
LESS THAN 9TH GRADE 9TH TO 12TH GRADE, NO DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE/GED SOME COLLEGE/NO DEGREE ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
7.6% 8.3% 22.9% 22.6% 6.6% 21.4% 10.6%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE 0 - $34,999 $35,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $149,999 $150,000 + MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
[PERSONS 25 AND OLDER]
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MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, SCIENCE, AND ARTS OCCUPATIONS
2.79 29.2% 31.5% 27.2% 12.2% $59,175
SOURCE: US Census Bureau, ACS 2010-2014
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1980–2014 CITY AND COUNTY POPULATION FINAL CENSUS 4/1/80
FINAL CENSUS 4/1/90
FINAL CENSUS 4/1/00
FINAL CENSUS 4/1/10
COLLIN COUNTY ALLEN ANNA CELINA FAIRVIEW FARMERSVILLE FRISCO LAVON LOWRY CROSSING LUCAS MCKINNEY MELISSA MURPHY PARKER PLANO PRINCETON PROSPER WYLIE
144,762 8,314 855 1,520 893 2,360 3,499 185 443 1,371 16,256 604 1,150 1,098 72,331 3,408 675 3,152
264,036 18,309 904 1,737 1,554 2,640 6,141 303 865 2,205 21,283 557 1,547 1,235 128,713 2,321 1,018 8,716
491,675 43,554 1,225 1,861 2,644 3,118 33,714 387 1,229 2,890 54,369 1,350 3,099 1,379 222,030 3,477 2,097 15,132
782,341 84,246 8,249 6,028 7,248 3,301 116,989 2,219 1,711 5,166 131,117 4,695 17,708 3,811 259,841 6,807 9,423 41,427
885,241 94,179 10,571 7,086 8,361 3,427 145,035 2,600 1,779 6,554 156,767 6,703 20,230 4,247 278,480 8,140 14,416 45,913
290,666 40,692 7,024 4,167 4,604 183 83,275 1,832 482 2,276 76,748 3,345 14,609 2,432 37,811 3,330 7,326 26,295
59.12% 93.43% 573.39% 223.91% 174.13% 5.87% 247.00% 473.39% 39.22% 78.75% 141.16% 247.78% 471.41% 176.36% 17.03% 95.77% 349.36% 173.77%
DALLAS COUNTY ADDISON BALCH SPRINGS CEDAR HILL COCKRELL HILL COPPELL DALLAS DESOTO DUNCANVILLE FARMERS BRANCH GARLAND GLENN HEIGHTS GRAND PRAIRIE HIGHLAND PARK HUTCHINS IRVING LANCASTER MESQUITE RICHARDSON ROWLETT SACHSE SEAGOVILLE SUNNYVALE UNIVERSITY PARK WILMER
1,556,390 5,553 13,746 6,849 3,262 3,826 904,078 15,538 27,781 24,863 138,857 1,033 71,462 8,909 2,837 109,943 14,807 67,053 72,496 7,522 1,640 7,304 1,404 22,254 2,367
1,852,810 8,783 17,406 19,976 3,746 16,881 1,006,877 30,544 35,748 24,250 180,650 4,564 99,616 8,739 2,719 155,037 22,117 101,484 74,840 23,260 5,346 8,969 2,228 22,259 2,479
2,218,899 14,166 19,375 32,093 4,443 35,958 1,188,580 37,646 36,081 27,508 215,768 7,224 127,427 8,842 2,805 191,615 25,894 124,523 91,802 44,503 9,751 10,823 2,693 23,324 3,393
2,368,139 13,056 23,728 45,028 4,193 38,659 1,197,816 49,047 38,524 28,616 226,876 11,278 175,396 8,564 5,338 216,290 36,361 139,824 99,223 56,199 20,329 14,835 5,130 23,068 3,682
2,518,638 15,457 25,120 48,084 4,306 40,678 1,281,047 51,934 39,707 32,560 235,501 11,915 185,453 8,950 5,430 232,406 38,453 144,416 108,617 58,407 23,681 15,723 5,766 24,396 3,848
149,240 -1,110 4,353 12,935 -250 2,701 9,236 11,401 2,443 1,108 11,108 4,054 47,969 -278 2,533 24,675 10,467 15,301 7,421 11,696 10,578 4,012 2,437 -256 289
6.73% -7.84% 22.47% 40.30% -5.63% 7.51% 0.78% 30.28% 6.77% 4.03% 5.15% 56.12% 37.64% -3.14% 90.30% 12.88% 40.42% 12.29% 8.08% 26.28% 108.48% 37.07% 90.49% -1.10% 8.52%
DENTON COUNTY ARGYLE AUBREY BARTONVILLE CARROLLTON COPPER CANYON CORINTH DENTON DOUBLE OAK FLOWER MOUND HICKORY CREEK HIGHLAND VILLAGE JUSTIN KRUM LAKE DALLAS LEWISVILLE LITTLE ELM NORTHLAKE OAK POINT PILOT POINT PONDER PROVIDENCE ROANOKE SANGER SHADY SHORES THE COLONY TROPHY CLUB
143,126 1,111 948 441 40,595 465 1,264 48,063 836 4,402 1,422 3,246 920 917 3,177 24,273 926 143 387 2,211 297 NI 910 2,574 813 11,586 NI
273,525 1,575 1,138 849 82,169 978 3,944 66,270 1,664 15,527 1,893 7,027 1,234 1,542 3,656 46,521 1,255 250 645 2,538 432 NI 1,616 3,508 1,045 22,113 3,922
432,976 2,365 1,500 1,093 109,576 1,216 11,325 80,537 2,179 50,702 2,078 12,173 1,891 1,979 6,166 77,737 3,646 921 1,747 3,538 507 NI 2,810 4,534 1,461 26,531 6,350
662,614 3,282 2,595 1,469 119,097 1,334 19,935 113,383 2,867 64,669 3,247 15,056 3,246 4,157 7,105 95,290 25,898 1,724 2,786 3,856 1,395 4,786 5,962 6,916 2,612 36,328 8,024
753,363 3,717 2,814 1,659 128,353 1,418 20,836 128,205 3,034 69,650 4,007 15,995 3,372 4,919 7,429 102,889 35,414 1,916 3,178 4,056 1,484 5,311 6,974 7,601 2,790 41,352 11,227
229,638 917 1,095 376 9,521 118 8,610 32,846 688 13,967 1,169 2,883 1,355 2,178 939 17,553 22,252 803 1,039 318 888 N/A 3,152 2,382 1,151 9,797 1,674
53.04% 38.77% 73.00% 34.40% 8.69% 9.70% 76.03% 40.78% 31.57% 27.55% 56.26% 23.68% 71.66% 110.06% 15.23% 22.58% 610.31% 87.19% 59.47% 8.99% 175.15% N/A 112.17% 52.54% 78.78% 36.93% 26.36%
ELLIS COUNTY ENNIS FERRIS ITALY MIDLOTHIAN OAK LEAF OVILLA PALMER RED OAK WAXAHACHIE
59,743 12,110 2,228 1,306 3,219 NI 1,067 1,187 1,882 14,624
85,167 13,883 2,212 1,699 5,141 984 2,027 1,659 3,124 18,168
111,360 16,045 2,175 1,993 7,480 1,209 3,405 1,774 4,301 21,426
149,610 18,513 2,436 1,863 18,037 1,298 3,492 2,000 10,769 29,621
159,317 18,823 2,508 1,883 20,934 1,349 3,619 2,036 11,560 32,344
38,250 2,468 261 -130 10,557 89 87 226 6,468 8,195
34.35% 15.38% 12.00% -6.52% 141.14% 7.36% 2.56% 12.74% 150.38% 38.25%
HOOD COUNTY
17,714
28,981
41,100
51,182
24.53%
4,045
5,718
7,978
53,921 9,052
10,082
3,332
2,260
39.52%
GRANBURY
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ESTIMATED POPULATION 7/1/14
DECENNIAL GROWTH 2000-2010
DECENNIAL GROWTH RATE 2000-2010
SUMMER 2016
FINAL CENSUS 4/1/90
FINAL CENSUS 4/1/00
FINAL CENSUS 4/1/10
HUNT COUNTY CADDO MILLS COMMERCE GREENVILLE QUINLAN WEST TAWAKONI WOLFE CITY
55,248 1,060 8,136 22,161 1,002 840 1,594
64,343 1,068 6,825 23,071 1,360 932 1,505
76,596 1,149 7,742 24,117 1,370 1,462 1,581
86,129 1,338 8,078 25,557 1,394 1,576 1,412
88,493 1,432 8,599 26,180 1,416 1,623 1,415
9,533 189 336 1,440 24 114 -169
12.45% 16.45% 4.34% 5.97% 1.75% 7.80% -10.69%
JOHNSON COUNTY ALVARADO BURLESON CLEBURNE GRANDVIEW JOSHUA KEENE VENUS
67,649 2,701 11,734 19,218 1,205 1,470 3,013 518
97,165 2,918 16,113 22,205 1,245 3,828 3,944 977
126,811 3,288 20,976 26,005 1,358 4,528 5,003 1,892
150,934 3,785 36,690 29,337 1,561 5,910 6,106 2,960
157,456 3,911 41,818 29,848 1,584 6,002 6,153 3,224
24,123 497 15,714 3,332 203 1,382 1,103 1,068
19.02% 15.12% 74.91% 12.81% 14.95% 30.52% 22.05% 56.45%
KAUFMAN COUNTY COMBINE CRANDALL FORNEY KAUFMAN KEMP MABANK TALTY TERRELL
39,015 688 831 2,483 4,658 1,035 1,443 NI 13,225
52,220 1,329 1,652 4,070 5,238 1,184 1,739 NI 12,490
71,313 1,788 2,774 5,588 6,490 1,133 2,151 1,028 13,606
103,350 1,942 2,858 14,661 6,703 1,154 3,035 1,535 15,816
111,236 2,053 3,119 17,536 6,982 1,214 3,224 1,823 16,561
32,037 154 84 9,073 213 21 884 507 2,210
44.92% 8.61% 3.03% 162.37% 3.28% 1.85% 41.10% 49.32% 16.24%
PARKER COUNTY ALEDO ANNETTA HUDSON OAKS RENO SPRINGTOWN WEATHERFORD WILLOW PARK
44,609 1,027 454 309 1,174 1,658 12,049 1,113
64,785 1,169 672 711 2,322 1,740 14,804 2,328
88,495 1,726 1,108 1,637 2,441 2,062 19,000 2,849
116,927 2,716 1,288 1,662 2,494 2,658 25,250 3,982
123,164 3,110 1,383 1,974 3,262 2,756 27,769 4,738
28,432 990 180 25 53 596 6,250 1,133
32.13% 57.36% 16.25% 1.53% 2.17% 28.90% 32.89% 39.77%
ROCKWALL COUNTY FATE HEATH MCLENDON-CHISHOLM ROCKWALL ROYSE CITY
14,528 263 1,459 NI 5,939 1,566
25,604 475 2,108 646 10,486 2,206
43,080 463 4,149 914 17,976 2,957
78,337 6,357 6,921 1,373 37,490 9,349
87,809 8,812 7,999 1,877 41,785 10,757
35,257 5,894 2,772 459 19,514 6,392
81.84% 1273.00% 66.81% 50.22% 108.56% 216.17%
SOMERVELL COUNTY GLEN ROSE TARRANT COUNTY ARLINGTON AZLE BEDFORD BENBROOK BLUE MOUND COLLEYVILLE CROWLEY DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS EDGECLIFF VILLAGE EULESS EVERMAN FOREST HILL FORT WORTH GRAPEVINE HALTOM CITY HASLET HURST KELLER KENNEDALE LAKE WORTH LAKESIDE MANSFIELD NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PANTEGO PELICAN BAY RICHLAND HILLS RIVER OAKS SAGINAW SANSOM PARK SOUTHLAKE WATAUGA WESTWORTH VILLAGE WHITE SETTLEMENT WISE COUNTY ALVORD BOYD BRIDGEPORT CHICO DECATUR NEWARK RHOME RUNAWAY BAY NI = NOT INCORPORATED
SUMMER 2016
ESTIMATED POPULATION 7/1/14
DECENNIAL GROWTH 2000-2010
DECENNIAL GROWTH RATE 2000-2010
4,154
5,360
6,809
8,490
24.69%
1,949
2,122
2,444
8,694 2,544
1,681
NI
322
15.17%
860,880 160,113 5,822 20,821 13,579 2,169 6,700 5,852 1,100 2,695 24,002 5,387 11,684 385,164 11,801 29,014 262 31,420 4,156 2,594 4,394 957 8,102 30,592 2,431 NI 7,977 6,890 5,736 3,921 2,808 10,284 3,651 13,508
1,170,103 261,721 8,868 43,762 19,564 2,133 12,724 6,974 1,758 2,715 38,149 5,672 11,482 447,619 29,202 32,856 795 33,574 13,683 4,096 4,591 816 15,607 45,895 2,371 1,271 7,978 6,580 8,551 3,928 7,065 20,009 2,350 15,472
1,446,219 332,969 9,600 47,152 20,208 2,388 19,636 7,467 2,186 2,550 46,005 5,836 12,949 534,694 42,059 39,018 1,134 36,273 27,345 5,850 4,618 1,040 28,031 55,635 2,318 1,505 8,132 6,985 12,374 4,181 21,519 21,908 2,124 14,831
1,809,034 365,438 10,947 46,979 21,234 2,394 22,807 12,838 2,259 2,776 51,277 6,108 12,355 741,206 46,334 42,409 1,517 37,337 39,627 6,763 4,584 1,307 56,368 63,343 2,394 1,547 7,801 7,427 19,806 4,686 26,575 23,497 2,472 16,116
1,945,360 383,204 11,530 48,908 22,419 2,475 24,952 14,572 2,355 2,953 53,630 6,315 12,795 812,238 50,844 43,913 1,719 38,733 43,924 7,394 4,727 1,372 62,246 68,529 2,505 1,615 8,041 7,671 21,703 4,825 29,086 24,345 2,632 16,896
362,815 32,469 1,347 -173 1,026 6 3,171 5,371 73 226 5,272 272 -594 206,512 4,275 3,391 383 1,064 12,282 913 -34 267 28,337 7,708 76 42 -331 442 7,432 505 5,056 1,589 348 1,285
25.09% 9.75% 14.03% -0.37% 5.08% 0.25% 16.15% 71.93% 3.34% 8.86% 11.46% 4.66% -4.59% 38.62% 10.16% 8.69% 33.77% 2.93% 44.91% 15.61% -0.74% 25.67% 101.09% 13.85% 3.28% 2.79% -4.07% 6.33% 60.06% 12.08% 23.50% 7.25% 16.38% 8.66%
26,575 874 889 3,737 890 4,104 466 478 504
34,679 865 1,041 3,581 800 4,252 651 605 700
48,793 1,007 1,099 4,827 947 5,201 887 551 1,104
59,127 1,334 1,207 5,976 1,002 6,042 1,005 1,522 1,286
61,638 1,377 1,287 6,239 1,052 6,339 1,043 1,590 1,381
10,334 327 108 1,149 55 841 118 971 182
21.18% 32.47% 9.83% 23.80% 5.81% 16.17% 13.30% 176.23% 16.49%
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The market tapestry is a fascinating snapshot of lifestyle choices. Based on demography and geography, the main purpose of this type of data is targeted marketing efforts, but the high-level picture of types of neighborhoods and the people who live in them based on the activities and expenses of those people is a compelling story all on its own. Some segments develop as a result of age, some show up as a result of money, and still others result from ethnic influence.
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PEOPLE
MARKET TAPESTRY
SOURCE: DRC Research
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POPULATION
PERCENTAGE OF DFW POPULATION
$101,800 $166,000
1,235,261
17.9%
$81,500 $103,600
187,400
2.7%
$57,100 $101,600
199,004
2.9%
$58,200 $88,600
856,416
12.4%
$48,000 $70,200
411,555
6.0%
$40,900 $76,600
275,938
4.0%
$27,800 $67,700
1,695,855
24.6%
$27,600 $63,600
377,469
5.5%
$16,800 $65,500
92,950
1.3%
$29,600 $45,000
288,824
4.2%
$17,800 $42,200
574,832
8.3%
$22,300 $41,400
236,530
3.4%
$22,100 $42,900
397,204
5.8%
$18,100 $43,400
57,420
0.8%
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
AFFLUENT ESTATES
Established wealth— educated, well-traveled married couples
UPSCALE AVENUES
Prosperous, married couples in higher density neighborhoods
UPTOWN INDIVIDUAL
Younger, urban singles on the move
FAMILY LANDSCAPES
Successful younger families in newer housing
GEN X URBAN
Gen X in middle age; families with fewer kids and a mortgage
COZY COUNTRY LIVING
Empty nesters in pastoral settings
ETHNIC ENCLAVES
Established diversity— young, Hispanic homeowners with families
MIDDLE GROUND Lifestyles of thirtysomethings
SENIOR STYLES
Senior lifestyles reveal the effects of saving for retirement
RUSTIC OUTPOSTS
Country life with older families, older homes
MIDTOWN SINGLES
Millennials on the move; single, diverse, and urban
HOMETOWN
Growing up and staying close to home; single householders
NEXT WAVE
Urban denizens; young, diverse, hardworking families
SCHOLARS & PATRIOTS College campuses and military neighborhoods
PEOPLE
ESRI’s Tapestry Segmentation, shown on the map below, combines the who of lifestyle demography with the where of local neighborhood geography to create a model of various lifestyle classifications or segments of actual neighborhoods with addresses—distinct behavioral market segments. To create this map, U.S. residential areas are divided into 65 distinctive segments based on socioeconomic and demographic characteristics to provide an accurate, detailed description of U.S. neighborhoods. These segments are then grouped into the 12 Tapestry Segmentation LifeMode Summary Groups, which are characterized by lifestyle and lifestage and share an experience, such as being born in the same time period, or a trait, such as affluence.
SOURCE: ESRI Market Tapestry 2014
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PLANO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Folks from Argentina to Zimbabwe call DFW home. According to the DFW International Community Alliance, more than 230 languages are spoken here. With a vibrant and growing immigrant population, the region provides all kinds of opportunities for people of many nations and ethnic groups to come together and share their cultures, talents, and perspectives on the world. The maps below represent clusters of various foreign-born populations in the region. SOURCE: U.S. Census American Community Survey 2012 five-year estimates. Population groups are mapped by census tract. Individual dots are randomly located within a particular tract. 35
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PEOPLE
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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INDIA
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ALL PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK
A DIVERSE REGION The racial makeup of the Dallas-Fort Worth area is more diverse than you may think. Though the majority of our residents are Caucasian or Hispanic, our racial representation spans the world, encompassing ethnicities from every corner of the globe. Pockets of people from various countries pepper the metro area, giving the region a rich, international texture. POPULATION DIVERSITY
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ASIAN
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HISPANIC
75
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1 DOT = 50 PEOPLE
121 114
35W
635 75 35W
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820
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JOBS
RENDERING OF TOYOTA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, CURRENTLY BEING BUILT IN PLANO
AN OVERVIEW OF DFW EMPLOYMENT MY DALLAS STORY MAJOR EMPLOYERS WHAT PEOPLE EARN KEY OCCUPATIONS INDUSTRY CLUSTERS FORTUNE 1000 HEADQUARTERS
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MARGOT O’DANIEL
“THE PERFECT PLACE TO FIND A CAREER PATH YOU LOVE” MARGOT O’DANIEL OCCUPATION: Marketing and Social Media, Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe NEIGHBORHOOD: Uptown/West Village What made you decide to choose Dallas when you moved from Evanston, IL. in 2010? I chose to come attend SMU five years ago because I wanted to be in a city that had all the benefits of a big city with a neighborhood-like feel. After graduation, I stayed because I fell in love with the city. From my perspective, Dallas is a place of prosperity and it’s easy to thrive here. It’s a great place for young adults like me to grow up and learn what they are capable of. The great economy in Dallas makes it the perfect place to find a career path that you love. For me, working at Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe work doesn’t feel like work— it’s rewarding and fun. And when I am not working, there is always something exciting going on in Dallas to be a part of. I am always checking social media to find out what is going on that day and I am never without options. How did you choose which part of town to live in? I chose to live in Uptown because there are so many people my age, and I chose to live in West Village specifically because it is pedestrian-friendly. Restaurants, shops, grocery stores, coffeehouses, gyms, and everything I need are well within walking distance. My favorite part is that I’m close to the Katy SUMMER 2016
Trail, where I love to run and walk my dog. As I get older and have a family, I would like to live closer to the White Rock Lake area, but I am exactly where I want to be for now. What is your passion and how does Dallas help fulfill it? For me, the foodie scene has caught my attention. Since I moved to Dallas, my passion for food and restaurants has taken off. I love trying new restaurants and when the food truck trend hit Dallas, I was excited to jump onboard. I was welcomed at Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe where I began as an intern while I was still in college. Now that I’ve graduated, they hired me for marketing and social media. Since then, one opportunity has led to many more. I just wish I had the time to take advantage of them all! You seem enthusiatic about your job. Why? I love working for Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe. Our mission is to provide exceptional service and quality comfort food, in order to impact our local community and organizations. We build relationships with our Ruthie’s Dozen nonprofits. It’s great to know what is going on in the community, so we can know what we can do to improve it. Our owner Ashlee Kleinert’s priority is the Dallas community. She inspires us, and all of us at Ruthie’s have a passion for building up others and we do whatever we can to help.
Dallas-Fort Worth is a magnet for corporate headquarters and major company operations, including 18 Fortune 500 company headquarters and 40 headquarters among the Fortune 1000. A diverse group of household names such as ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, AT&T, American Airlines, JCPenney, Kimberly-Clark, and Fluor call the region home, providing our communities with tens of thousands of jobs. DFW’s corporate powerhouse companies are an indication of our quality of workforce and ease of commuting between cities and corporate centers. Scanning the roster of major employers, it’s easy to see the breadth and depth of the business community, from high-tech industry leaders, telecommunications, logistics, and finance to consumer brands that enhance the daily lives of families across the globe. Here are just a few of the companies that call DFW home.
PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES ACE Cash Express Allstate Americredit Corp AT&T BancTec Bank of America Carter & Burgess, Inc Cash America International, Inc Comerica Comparex USA Compucom Systems, Inc Conifer Health Solutions Core Logic CyrusOne LLC Deloitte & Touche LLP Dell Services FedEX Office First Cash Financial Services, Inc HKS, Inc HP Enterprise Services Huawei Technologies
Integrated Systems KPMG Liberty Mutual L-3 Communications Lincoln Property Company McAfee Mosaic Sales Solutions Moneygram International, Inc PFSweb PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP Primoris Services Sabre Corporation Safety-Kleen Sammons Enterprises, Inc Source HOV State Farm Sun Holdings, LLC Supermedia Xerox Business Services CONTINUED ON P.127
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BIG-TIME BUSINESSES
MY DALLAS STORY
JOBS
FOLLOW THE MONEY
Though median wages and salaries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region generally track slightly below national levels, it is less expensive to live here than in some other major metropolitan areas. An abundance of affordable housing, lower grocery bills, and cheaper healthcare tip the cost-of-living scale in our favor. Below you can see the numbers of workers in various job sectors, median wages, and salaries in the DFW area compared to the entire United States.
MANAGEMENT
LEGAL
207,516 | TOTAL WORKERS $109,500 | DF W MEDIAN
27,408 | TOTAL WORKERS $92,400 | DF W MEDIAN
$99,000 | U.S. MEDIAN
FOOD PREPARATION & SERVING RELATED
CONSTRUCTION & EXTRACTION
$88,900 | U.S. MEDIAN
304,325 | TOTAL WORKERS $20,100 | DF W MEDIAN $20,300 | U.S. MEDIAN
169,472 | TOTAL WORKERS $35,700 | DF W MEDIAN $42,600 | U.S. MEDIAN
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
EDUCATION, TRAINING & LIBRARY
BUILDING & GROUNDS CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
193,276 | TOTAL WORKERS $68,200 | DF W MEDIAN
198,349 | TOTAL WORKERS $45,400 | DF W MEDIAN
120,114 | TOTAL WORKERS $21,300 | DF W MEDIAN
$65,200 | U.S. MEDIAN
$48,000 | U.S. MEDIAN
$23,800 | U.S. MEDIAN
148,132 | TOTAL WORKERS $42,600 | DF W MEDIAN $43,200 | U.S. MEDIAN
COMPUTER & MATHEMATICAL
ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS & MEDIA
PERSONAL CARE & SERVICE
119,051 | TOTAL WORKERS $81,900 | DF W MEDIAN
55,893 | TOTAL WORKERS $46,600 | DF W MEDIAN
$80,000 | U.S. MEDIAN
$46,600 | U.S. MEDIAN
114,126 | TOTAL WORKERS $22,000 | DF W MEDIAN $22,600 | U.S. MEDIAN
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING
HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER & TECHNICAL
SALES & RELATED
63,147 | TOTAL WORKERS
171,383 | TOTAL WORKERS
$80,600 | DF W MEDIAN
$77,600 | DF W MEDIAN
$77,900 | U.S. MEDIAN
$72,000 | U.S. MEDIAN
LIFE, PHYSICAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT
20,440| TOTAL WORKERS $63,800 | DF W MEDIAN $64,900 | U.S. MEDIAN
89,276 | TOTAL WORKERS $28,100 | DF W MEDIAN $27,600 | U.S. MEDIAN
396,976 | TOTAL WORKERS $34,200 | DF W MEDIAN $32,600 | U.S. MEDIAN
PRODUCTION 203,409 | TOTAL WORKERS $31,100 | DF W MEDIAN $33,400 | U.S. MEDIAN
TRANSPORTATION & MATERIAL MOVING 267,865 | TOTAL WORKERS $31,900 | DF W MEDIAN $31,300 | U.S. MEDIAN
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 576,991 | TOTAL WORKERS $34,500 | DF W MEDIAN $33,700 | U.S. MEDIAN
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
FARMING, FISHING & FORESTRY
39,363 | TOTAL WORKERS $45,500 | DF W MEDIAN
55,753 | TOTAL WORKERS $38,400 | DF W MEDIAN
$42,300 | U.S. MEDIAN
$40,600 | U.S. MEDIAN
5,310 | TOTAL WORKERS $21,800 | DF W MEDIAN $22,200 | U.S. MEDIAN
SOURCE: 2015Q4 QCEW and 2014 OES, JobsEQ
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KEY OCCUPATIONS IN DFW TARGET INDUSTRIES OCCUPATION
2016 JOBS
2017 JOBS
2018 JOBS
DFW MEDIAN INCOME
53,729
54,628
55,542
56,471
$110,900
9,629
9,864
10,105
10,351
$135,000
Financial Managers
14,431
14,670
14,913
15,160
$126,500
Accountants and Auditors
34,428
35,141
35,870
36,613
$68,600
8,194
8,357
8,523
8,692
$75,000
Loan Officers
12,675
12,907
13,143
13,384
$61,800
Computer Systems Analysts
16,932
17,432
17,947
18,477
$81,500
Computer Programmers
10,008
9,984
9,959
9,935
$78,900
Software Developers, Applications
22,163
22,769
23,391
24,030
$98,300
Software Developers, Systems Software
12,836
13,125
13,421
13,724
$99,200
3,306
3,374
3,443
3,514
$80,400
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
10,737
10,931
11,129
11,331
$80,800
Computer Support Specialists
16,959
17,337
17,724
18,120
$46,900
6,162
6,263
6,365
6,469
$86,800
Registered Nurses
54,066
55,474
56,919
58,401
$71,300
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
12,230
12,413
12,598
12,786
$74,900
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
37,721
38,378
39,046
39,726
$54,300
Bill and Account Collectors
12,935
13,096
13,258
13,423
$34,500
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
44,570
44,675
44,780
44,886
$37,600
Customer Service Representatives
76,037
77,404
78,797
80,214
$31,300
9,426
9,599
9,775
9,955
$40,400
Receptionists and Information Clerks
25,136
25,610
26,093
26,585
$26,200
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
17,393
17,483
17,573
17,663
$52,800
Office Clerks, General
74,181
75,140
76,112
77,096
$30,900
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
12,979
13,076
13,174
13,272
$57,600
6,280
6,307
6,335
6,363
$26,900
Team Assemblers
27,754
28,046
28,341
28,638
$24,300
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
11,906
12,021
12,137
12,254
$34,700
1,252
1,253
1,254
1,255
$33,100
General and Operations Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers
Financial Analysts
Database Administrators
Mechanical Engineers
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Semiconductor Processors
JOBS
2015 JOBS
SOURCE: 2015Q4 QCEW and 2014 OES, JobsEQ
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WHERE THE JOBS ARE
The Dallas area is home to a large and diverse array of companies. Whatever your field, you will find many choice options for work here. These maps illustrate the industry clusters—from high-tech to hospitality—in DFW.
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ADVANCED SERVICES ADVANCED SERVICES traditionally have meant headquarters, but also include financial, professional, and technical services ranging from management consulting firms to business insurers, accountants, and legal services.
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Number Advanced Services Businesses NUMBER of OF ADVANCED SERVICES BUSINESSES 67
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FORTUNE 1000 HEADQUARTERS
Dallas-Fort Worth continues to draw Fortune and Global 500 headquarters by growth and expansion of local companies as well as by relocations of headquarter operations. It is both a testament to the vibrant, diverse economy in DFW today as well as a natural progression for this region that is so recognized internationally for its strengths in advanced services and headquarter operations.
DENTON
SALLY BEAUTY
PLANO
ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC. DENBURY RESOURCES INC. DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP JCPENNEY RENT-A-CENTER
FORT WORTH/ GRAPEVINE/IRVING/ SOUTHLAKE
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP CELANESE COMMERCIAL METALS DARLING INGREDIANTS EXXONMOBIL FLOWSERVE FLUOR GAMESTOP KIMBERLY-CLARK MICHAELS STORES INC. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES SABRE CORP.
McKINNEY
TORCHMARK CORP.
FORT WORTH CBD DR HORTON RADIO SHACK RANGE RESOURCES
(#646)
(#494) (#827) (#888) (#437) (#250) (#723)
(#354) (#761) (#813)
RICHARDSON FOSSIL LENNOX INTERNATIONAL
(#679) (#693)
DALLAS-LBJ CORRIDOR ATMOS ENERGY BRINKER INTERNATIONAL TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
(#70) (#395) (#388) (#622) (#002) (#528) (#136) (#311) (#141) (#544) (#968) (#496) (#763)
(#526) (#777) (#233)
DALLAS LOVE FIELD SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
(#161)
DOWNTOWN/UPTOWN AT&T COMERICA DEAN FOODS ENERGY FUTURE HOLDINGS ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY HOLLYFRONTIER CORP. NEIMAN MARCUS PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP. REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS TENET HEALTHCARE TRINITY INDUSTRIES
(#621)
(#12) (#828) (#306) (#446) (#53) (#150) (#533) (#984) (#523) (#170) (#433)
9 FORBES TOP PRIVATE COMPANIES (2014) 65 77 80 92 94 126
| ENERGY FUTURE HOLDINGS, Dallas | SAMMONS ENTERPRISES, Dallas | NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP, Dallas | HUNT CONSOLIDATED/ HUNT OIL, Dallas
96 107 127 148
| GLAZER’S, Dallas | MARY KAY, Addison | BEN E KEITH, Fort Worth | GOLDEN LIVING, Plano
| CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, Irving
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MANUFACTURING
CONSTRUCTION Austin Industries Balfour Beatty Construction US The Beck Group Carter & Burgess, Inc Centex Corporation D R Horton, Inc Entact LLC Fluor Corporation Hunt Construction Group Kiewit Corporation Lehigh Hanson Company Manhattan Construction MEDCO Construction Pogue Construction Primoris Services Corp TD Industries, Inc Thos S Byrne Ltd Turner Construction VCC LLC SUMMER 2016
TRANSPORTATION
7-Eleven, Inc Alcatel-Lucent Amazon Amerisource Bergen Specialty Group Aviall, Inc Brinker International, Inc Cinemark Holdings, Inc Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc The Container Store Group, Inc Copart USA Ennis, Inc Fossil Group, Inc Gamestop Corp Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc Hilti North America JC Penney Company, Inc Lennox International, Inc Mary Kay, Inc Mattress Giant Corporation MetroPCS Mexico Foods LLC The Michaels Companies, Inc Minyard Food Stores Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC Nokia-Siemens Pier 1 Imports, Inc Radioshack Corporation Rent-A-Center Sally Beauty Holdings Sewell Village Cadillac Company Speed Commerce, Inc Tandy Leather Company, LP Torchmark Corporation Tuesday Morning Valhli, Inc Zale Corporation
HOSPITALITY Ben E Keith Company Brinker International, Inc Carlson Restaurants CEC Entertainment Cheddar’s Casual Café CiCi’s Pizza ClubCorp Holdings, Inc Dave & Buster’s Fiesta Restaurant Group Frito-Lay North America, Inc Glazer’s Distibutors Hilton Reservations Worldwide Hotels.com La Madeleine LQ Management LLC LSG Sky Chefs USA, Inc NYLO Hotels Omni Hotels Pizza Hut, Inc Pizza Inn Silverleaf Resorts, Inc Six Flags Entertainment Park Taco Bueno Company Vasari, LLC
American Airlines Group, Inc BNSF Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc General Motors MV Transportation Southwest Airlines Company Stevens Transport, Inc Toyota North America Trinity Industries
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Alcon Laboratories American Eurocopter Bell Helicopter BlackBerry Builders Firstsource, Inc Celanese Corporation Commercial Metals Daltile Corporation Dallas Airmotive, Inc Dean Foods Diodes, Inc Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc Essilor of America, Inc Flowserve Corporation Frito-Lay Inc Fujitsu Network Communications General Electric GKN Aerospace Greatbatch, Inc Interstate Battery System of America, Inc Kimberly-Clark Kronos Worldwide, Inc Kubota Lennox International, Inc Lockheed Martin Madix Miller Coors Mission Foods Motorcycle Aftermarket Group (MAG) NCH Corporation Occidental Petroleum Corporation Peterbilt Motors Poly-America Raytheon Smith & Nephew STMicroelectronics NA Holding, Inc Texas Industries, Inc Texas Instruments Triumph Aerostructures TXI Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing
TRADE AND SERVICES
HEALTHCARE AMN Healthcare Baylor Scott & White Health CHRISTUS Health Concentra Health Services Golden Living HCA Health Services of Texas HMS Holdings Home Care Services Lone Star HMA, LP Odyssey Healthcare, Inc Outreach Health Services Tenet Healthcare Corporation Texas Health Resources USP International Holdings, Inc
ENERGY Alon USA Energy, Inc Atmos Energy Corporation Basic Energy Services, Inc Bass Enterprises Production Co CrossTex Energy Denbury Resources, Inc Dresser Energy Future Holdings Corp Energy Transfer Equity, LP EnLink Midstream Partners, LP Exco Resources, Inc ExxonMobil HollyFrontier Corporation Hunt Oil USA, Inc Matador Resource Company The North American Coal Company Oncor Electric Delivery Co, LLC Pioneer Natural Resources Company Quicksilver Resources, Inc Range Reosurces Regency Energy Partners, LP RSP Permian, Inc Sunoco
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MY DALLAS STORY | PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS | THE DISTRICTS SPEAK | CHOOSING A DISTRICT BEST HIGH SCHOOLS | PICK YOUR PATH | PRIVATE SCHOOLS | HIGHER EDUCATION | MONTESSORI SCHOOLS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING
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“KIDS GROW UP WITH HEROES WHO ATTEND CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.” MELISSA BAILEY EMPLOYER: Teacher, Durham Intermediate
School, Carroll ISD CITY: Hurst
How long have you been a teacher and what subject do you teach? This is my 18th year as a teacher. I am teaching sixth grade gifted/talented language arts. What do you enjoy most about that? I enjoy the teachable moments the most. I love the moments when the children take your lesson down a path you weren’t expecting. This is when true learning occurs—both for students and for me. What do you love most about teaching in Carroll ISD? I love the sense of community. From the time a child enters CISD, he or she is a Dragon. This means something. Kids grow up with heroes who attend Carroll Senior High School. These heroes are debate team members, band/color guard/Belles members, Carroll Theatre members, football players, cheerleaders, the list goes on. They want to excel in their areas of passion.
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What might surprise someone about Carroll ISD? There is a significant misconception regarding Carroll ISD. The children in my class experience the same struggles as children in other districts. They are all children wanting to learn and find their places in society. I push them to be the reason someone smiles each day they leave my classroom. What have you brought with you into your teaching that you learned as a student? I was taught to never grade a child on his or her home life, and I have carried that with me throughout my career. I work my students bell to bell. I don’t overload them with homework. I want them to go home and have time to be a kid. I want their parents to have time to connect with them in the evening— and not over a worksheet. What has been the most inspiring event for you as a teacher? The most inspiring momentsfor me are when students express theories I haven’t considered. When I taught a study of the novel Sounder, a child came up with a theory about the item stolen in the novel. It was a moment of learning regarding point of view for all in my class, including me.
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ALVORD ISD 692 | 1442
SANGER ISD 2,643 | 1440
SLIDELL ISD 249 | 1320
CHICO ISD 604 | 1414 KRUM ISD 2,063 | 1434 DECATUR ISD 2,999 | 1462
School districts in the DallasPONDER ISD 1,300 | 1527 Fort Worth region are locally BRIDGEPORT ISD administered and independent of 2,080 | 1427 each other. District lines generally PARADISE ISD relate to city boundaries, but 1,127 | 1452 ARGYLE ISD they are not exclusive to them. BOYD ISD 2,049 | 1600 1,153 | 1387 For example, the Richardson ISD NORTHWEST ISD includes students in Richardson 19,760 | 1491 and parts of Dallas and Garland. POOLVILLE ISD 533 | 1319 The Dallas Independent School SPRINGTOWN ISD District—or DISD, as it is known CARROL 3,353 | 1449 7,869 | 1 locally—is the region’s largest GR KELLER ISD school district, with nearly 33,552 | 1548 EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD 160,000 students and a nationally AZLE ISD 18,609 | 1421 PEASTER ISD 6141 | 1447 recognized magnet program. 1,089 | 1529 Students attending Dallas ISD BIRDVILLE ISD 24,329 | 1468 schools live in Addison, Balch LAKE WORTH ISD 3197 | 1279 HURST-EULE Springs, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, 22,3 CASTLEBERRY ISD Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD 4073 | 1281 6,646 | 1373 Highland Park, Hutchins, Mesquite, MILLSAP ISD Seagoville, University Park, and WEATHERFORD ISD 878 | 1393 FORT WORTH ISD A 7,708 | 1465 85,695 | 1232 6 Wilmer. Since 2007, the district has more than quadrupled the number ALEDO ISD 5,025 | 1592 of schools that have reached the KENNEDALE ISD BROCK ISD 3,127 | 1445 state’s highest accountability 1,172 | 1522 EVERMAN ISD rating. In Tarrant County, Fort 5,528 | 1225 CROWLEY ISD MANSFIE 14,918 | 1335 Worth ISD dominates, with more 33,357 | than 83,000 students. BURLESON ISD 10,957 | 1434
LIPAN ISD 335 | 1478
GRANBURY ISD 6,843 | 1485
GODLEY ISD 1,813 | 1402
JOSHUA ISD 5,008 | 1457 KEENE ISD 940 | 1265
ALVARADO ISD 3,493 | 1367
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TOLAR ISD 741 | 1473 GLEN ROSE ISD 1,663 | 1419
WHICH DISTRICT? Visit mydallasmove.com to find out which school districts serve your city.
CLEBURNE ISD 6,547 | 1408 RIO VISTA ISD 759 | 1385
RIO VISTA ISD 759 | 1385
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PILOT POINT ISD 1,388 | 1427
ANNA ISD 2,858 | 1453
CELINA ISD 2,198 | 1505
FRISCO ISD 49,485 | 1609
LITTLE ELM ISD 6,921 | 1421 LAKE DALLAS ISD 4,003 | 1459
LEWISVILLE ISD 53,270 | 1611
COPPELL ISD 11,539 | 1704
MCKINNEY ISD 24,653 | 1576
ALLEN ISD 20,554 | 1605
COMMUNITY ISD 1,826 | 1392
CADDO MILLS ISD 1,591 | 1557
WYLIE ISD (COLLIN) 13,978 | 1467 ROYSE CITY ISD 5,061 | 1422
RICHARDSON ISD 38,496 | 1541
GARLAND ISD 57,323 | 1434
HIGHLAND PARK ISD (DALLAS) 7,061 | 1792
CAMPBELL I 377 | 1650
GREENVILLE ISD 4,727 | 1385
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD 26,152 | 1476
LONE OAK ISD 997 | 1429
BOLES ISD 504 | 1401
ROCKWALL ISD 14,902 | 1551
QUINLAN ISD 2,541 | 1378
IRVING ISD 35,085 | 1238 SUNNYVALE ISD 1,511 | 1540 MESQUITE ISD 40,170 | 1337
GRAND PRAIRIE ISD ARLINGTON ISD 28,304 | 1334 63,814 | 1433
TERRELL ISD 4,211 | 1360
FORNEY ISD 8,982 | 1434
DALLAS ISD 160,148 | 1279
DUNCANVILLE ISD 12,924 | 1306 CRANDALL ISD 3,291 | 1460 CEDAR HILL ISD 7,867 | 1346
DE SOTO ISD 9,577 | 1249
KAUFMAN ISD 3,759 | 1352
LANCASTER ISD 7,051 | 1198
RED OAK ISD 5608 | 1441
FERRIS ISD 2,453 | 1317 SCURRY-ROSSER ISD 1,001 | 1388
MIDLOTHIAN ISD 7,881 | 1492
PALMER ISD 1,140 | 1362
VENUS ISD 1,956 | 1318
EW ISD 1430
FARMERSVILLE ISD 1,542 | 1503
LOVEJOY ISD 3,810 | 1677
ESS-BEDFORD ISD 365 | 1501
ELD ISD | 1457
BLAND ISD 584 | 1608 PRINCETON ISD 3,787 | 1437
PLANO ISD 54,398 | 1693
RAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD 13,689 | 1624
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PROSPER ISD 7,060 | 1561
DENTON ISD 26,746 | 1476
COMMERCE I 1553 | 1408
CELESTE ISD 451 | 1395
BLUE RIDGE ISD 719 | 1333
MELISSA ISD 2,110 | 1475
AUBREY ISD 2,211 | 1485
LL ISD 1740
WOLFE CITY ISD 626 | 1520
WAXAHACHIE ISD 7,947 | 1463 MAYPEARL ISD 1,052 | 1473
KEMP ISD 1,453 | 1344
ENNIS ISD 5,773 | 1458
MABANK ISD 3,456 | 1493
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AVALON ISD 372 | 1291
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THE DISTRICTS SPEAK Though all school districts strive to give students a quality education, there are differences from district to district. The following information was provided to us by each of the school districts. School districts not included here simply didn’t respond to our survey prior to press time, but they may have responded later. For more extensive information on these and other DFW area school districts, go to mydallasmove.com. If possible, before you choose a school or a district, call and ask for a tour. There’s no substitute for getting a personal feel for a school and the people who run it.
ALLEN ISD SIZE: 20,500 students, pre-K through 12 grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Allen ISD has a nationally recognized high school, academic excellence demonstrated through standardized testing (advanced placement and IB exams), modern facilities for all students, and state-of-the-art technology in all classrooms and resource areas. PHILOSOPHY: Allen ISD cultivates innovation in education that empowers every learner to realize his or her full potential. th
AZLE ISD SIZE: 6,200 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Azle ISD is located 15 miles west of Fort Worth, near Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake. It is a rural school district focused on engaging students in relevant and meaningful work to prepare them for the real worlds of work
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and college. All Azle ISD students have individual access to one-to-one iPad technology. Azle ISD has partnered with the Schlechty Leadership Center for the past five years to prepare teachers to provide quality instruction that meets the needs of today’s digital learners. PHILOSOPHY: Azle ISD is a district in which students, educators, parents, and community collaborate to create an engaging educational environment that promotes lifelong learning.
BURLESON ISD SIZE: 11,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Burleson ISD is recognized as a premier school district in the DFW area. A variety of specialized programs are offered at each campus to ensure that students are both college and career ready. Burleson ISD provides a dynamic and inviting learning environment that
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is preparing our 21st-century workforce. PHILOSOPHY: The mission of the Burleson ISD is to engage and support every learner with a rigorous curriculum.
CARROLL ISD SIZE: 7,900 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Carroll ISD is a three-time University Interscholastic League 5A Lone Star Cup Champion for academic, athletic, and fine arts achievement; the district has five National Blue Ribbon schools, 14 National Merit semifinalists, 14 National Hispanic Scholars, and 40 Commended students. Carroll was included among Newsweek’s Top 500 U.S. High Schools; the district has earned three consecutive AP Honor Roll Awards as announced by the College Board. Our dropout rate is 0 percent, our graduation rate is 99 percent, and our college-
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bound seniors are 97 percent. PHILOSOPHY: Our mission is to provide a caring and creative learning environment that promotes excellence, fosters integrity, and encourages each student to reach his or her academic, extracurricular, and social potential. In Carroll ISD we value excellence, relationships, character and integrity, innovation, and open and honest communication.
CARROLLTONFARMERS BRANCH ISD SIZE: 26,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD offers academies and programs for high school students, including BioMed Academy, Law Academy, Academy of Media and Technology, Math Engineering Technology Science Academy, International Business Academy, International Baccalaureate (Elementary through High School Diploma Programme), and an Early College High School. We offer award-winning fine arts programs, including orchestra, band, dance, visual arts, choir, theater, speech, mock trial, debate, and more. PHILOSOPHY: Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD has one goal: high achievement for all students. Every employee is committed to ensuring that each student receives the very best education and reaches his or her full potential. We focus on each student individually and work with parents as a team to provide the best educational experience. Our district prides itself on providing teachers exceptional professional development. We offer the very best staff, facilities, technologies, and individualized plans, so that every student excels.
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DALLAS ISD
SIZE: 7,900 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Cedar Hill Collegiate High School (a 9th-12th Early College High School) opened in 2008 and was ranked the sixth-best Early College High School in the nation by Newsweek in 2014. Collegiate Middle School will open in 2015 with an inaugural class of sixth graders. Also opening in the fall of 2015: Collegiate Prep Elementary School (pre-K through fifth grade). PHILOSOPHY: Learning to lead. Engaging in excellence.
SIZE: 160,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Dallas ISD is the 14th-largest school district in the country and home to two of the top schools in the nation: School for the Talented and Gifted and School of Science and Engineering, both located at the renowned Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center. The district is also home to four 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools, one of the more prestigious national honors bestowed on schools by the U.S. Department of Education. PHILOSOPHY: Dallas ISD is guided by three core beliefs. Our main purpose is to promote student success through a high-quality education. We believe every student can achieve, and that we must hold students and ourselves to high expectations. We believe only the courageous pursuit of excellence will lead to success.
CROWLEY ISD SIZE: 15,000 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Crowley ISD is an acclaimed school district serving the southwest Fort Worth and Crowley communities. CISD has the highest percentage of high school students in Tarrant County enrolled in career and technical courses at the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill R. Johnson CTE Center. Support is provided by dedicated families, educators, corporations, and community leaders. PHILOSOPHY: Crowley ISD students benefit from a laser focus on excellence in educationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; academics, arts, athletics, and real-world applications. Our mission is to provide all students with excellence in education so that they achieve their full potential. Crowley ISD provides a high-quality education that inspires students and empowers them to succeed in the global community.
DECATUR ISD SIZE: 3,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Decatur ISD has two-to-one student technology in the elementary schools and one-to-one student technology in grades six through 12. Facilities are state of the art. Partnerships with Weatherford College and other schools in Wise County have led to successful student/teacher collaborations. PHILOSOPHY: Learn digitally. Think creatively. Compete globally.
DESOTO ISD SIZE: 9,500 students, pre-K through 12th grade
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KEY ATTRIBUTES: DeSoto ISD is a small, suburban district 15 miles south of Dallas in North Texas. The 23-square mile district serves students in DeSoto, Glenn Heights, and Ovilla with 12 campuses and 1,100 employees. Student have choices in school programming, including high school (Collegiate Magnet Program, Early College High School, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program [2015-16]), Middle School (iSTEAM3D Magnet Academies [All three middle schools]), West International Male Leadership Magnet Academy [201516], Middle Years Programme International Baccalaureate [seeking candidacy, 2016-17], East Medical Magnet Academy [2015-16], McCowan Fine Arts Magnet Academy [201516], Elementary (Cockrell Hill Linguistics Magnet Academy [opens 2015-16]), Frank D. Moates Digital Arts & Technology Magnet Academy [opens 2016-17], Northside Business and Law Magnet Academy [2015-16], Ruby Young Medical & Environmental Sciences Magnet Academy [2015-16], The Meadows STEAM Magnet Academy [2015-16], Woodridge Fine Arts Magnet Academy, Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate [seeking candidacy, 2016-17]; and pre-K (DeSoto Discovery & Design Early Childhood Academy [2015-16]). PHILOSOPHY: Prepare each student academically and socially to be a problem solver and productive citizen for a 21st-century global society. When we think students first, we think with their end result in mind.
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DUNCANVILLE ISD SIZE: 13,000 students, pre-K through 12 grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: The mission of Duncanville ISD is to provide each student with the necessary skills to achieve lifelong success and contribute to a global society. Our vision is that Duncanville ISD students will develop personal and academic excellence, tolerance, responsibility, and selfconfidence within a diverse educational setting. Duncanville ISD recognizes that individual student needs are best served by a well-balanced curriculum delivered using a range of instructional techniques. PHILOSOPHY: Duncanville ISDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational philosophy is based on five core beliefs: > Purposeful engagement is the most effective long-term way to learn and is our primary responsibility. > Quality teachers are the single most important influence on the quality of learning. > We are a learning organization with a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. > Each person is unique and of infinite value; therefore, we embrace and celebrate diversity. > Quality schools encourage and sustain quality of life, freedom, democracy, and economic growth. th
FRISCO ISD SIZE: 49,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Frisco ISD is at the top of the fastest-growing school districts in the state and nation, growing by 7-30 percent annually since the early 1990s. The district continues to add
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2,500-3,500 students each year, opening three schools, on average, annually. We are committed to smaller schools as a way to allow students the opportunity to participate and excel in activities and to connect to their schools through meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Our high schools are built to accommodate up to 2,100 students and are classified as 5A under the new University Interscholastic League system. We believe collaboration with community and parents is key to student success. Partnerships with the City of Frisco have resulted in public-private endeavors that have brought world-class facilities and programs to our area, providing young people with exceptional opportunities. PHILOSOPHY: Our mission is to know every student by name and need. We want our students to graduate with the skills to pursue whatever paths they choose upon completion of high school and to be successful and well-rounded citizens in this ever-changing world.
FORT WORTH ISD SIZE: 85,532 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Fort Worth ISD enjoys a diverse student population and strong community partnerships. The district is undergoing a series of initiatives that will redesign, transform, and revitalize schools. The Fort Worth ISD is controlled locally through board of education trustees elected by voters within each district. Nine trustees serve as single-member district representatives. All of the trustees serve four-
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PHILOSOPHY: With a singleness of purpose, preparing students for success in college, career, and community leadership. Igniting in every child a passion for learning.
GRAND PRAIRIE ISD SIZE: 28,428 students, pre-K through 12 grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Schools and programs of choice, single-gender schools, pre-K/K early education center, elementary fine arts academies, elementary leadership academies, elementary STEM academy, elementary environmental science academy, 6-12 fine arts academy, 6-12 collegiate prep in-district charter, school dedicated to the highly gifted, careerfocused high school with 11 comprehensive career education pathways, accelerated alternative high school, HOPE Academy, fifth-grade center, school for law and public safety. PHILOSOPHY: The quality of education of our children is essential to the performance and long-term success of our society. In light of global competition for jobs and a growing demand for more effective, studentfocused experiences, we believe that parents and their children must have a portfolio of choices in selecting their educational experience. Grand Prairie ISD offers schools of choice and programs of choice to meet this need. th
GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD SIZE: 13,366 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: In the fourth year of its 10-year strategic plan, the district is transforming its culture to provide the foundation that today’s 21stcentury learners will need to be successful now and in life beyond high school. GCISD’s strategic plan, LEAD 2021, stands for Leading Excellence-Action Driven. Through four core objectives—preparing students to be college and career ready, harnessing technology for learning, fostering citizenship and mutual respect, and building community involvement—the district is creating an innovative environment where students are inspired, encouraged, and supported. GCISD has 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools and three recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. PHILOSOPHY: GCISD believes that providing a top-quality education is the first priority of the school system, and we work to inspire, encourage, and empower students to achieve their full potential. Our goal is to redefine education because our students’ future—the future of our society—matters today. This is being accomplished through the expectations GCISD has for its students and teachers, the positive relationships built across the district and throughout the community, and the innovations taking place in our teaching and students’ learning.
HIGHLAND PARK ISD SIZE: 7,025 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Highland Park High School consistently receives national recognition for its academic achievements. U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek list HPHS as one of the top high schools in the nation and the top comprehensive high school in Texas. PHILOSOPHY: Highland Park ISD, with an unyielding commitment to excellence, provides an exceptional academic program that recognizes the unique potential of each student and integrates the intellectual, social, cultural, and physical aspects of learning. We empower each student to become an eager lifelong learner, committed to academic excellence, integrity, responsible citizenship, and service to others.
SIZE: 8,600 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Each campus focuses on providing a quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Many of our schools have also had the honor of being Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) schools. Extracurricular activities include robotics, schoolwide science fair competitions, graphic arts, and computer science. Older students can specialize in coursework that includes cyber security training, biomedical training, and more. PHILOSOPHY: At Harmony Public Schools, we strive to prepare each student for higher education by providing a safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere featuring a quality, student-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on STEM.
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year terms without pay. Every Fort Worth ISD high school will offer Gold Seal Programs of Choice—rigorous courses of study based on students’ interests as well as the needs of the modern workplace. Stand-alone Schools of Choice, in all age groups, largely serve students who desire a nontraditional approach to the learning process. Offered at several elementary and middle schools across the district, in Programs of Choice, students receive a full range of learning experiences along with a more intensive curriculum in such fields as math, science, communications, art, and foreign language.
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
SIZE: 4,600 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: College-preparatory, trilingual program—all students learn English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. PHILOSOPHY: To prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership; mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages; and strengthening the mind, body, and character.
KIPP DFW
SIZE: 1,200 students, pre-K through 2nd grade and 5th through 8th grades KEY ATTRIBUTES: KIPP DFW is part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), a national network of 162 free, open-enrollment, collegepreparatory public charter schools serving more than 55,000 students in 20 states and the District of Columbia. KIPP DFW focuses on a small but unique set of commitments. These guiding principles include strong leadership, a commitment to serve scholars who truly need assistance, a focus on character, a sacred promise to our students, the strength of our national KIPP network, and a goal to grow deeply in the heart of underserved areas of our community in order to create the most impact. PHILOSOPHY: The mission of KIPP DFW is to provide students in underserved communities with a free, rigorous, high-quality education that offers the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to thrive in school, college, and the competitive world beyond. With high expectations for students and an extended school day and year, KIPP DFW builds a partnership among parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first.
TRINITY BASIN PREPARATORY
SIZE: 1,800 students, pre-K through 8th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Trinity Basin Preparatory is a free public charter school of choice with four campuses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Classroom sizes are smaller compared to public schools, limited to 22 students or fewer. Strict discipline is enforced, and school uniforms are required. PHILOSOPHY: Our mission is to inspire every student to do more, expect more, and be more.
UPLIFT EDUCATION
SIZE: 12,000 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Uplift schools emphasize a college-going mindset and a global outlook. With academic and college counselors on every high school campus, Uplift scholars are prepared from the beginning to be successful, both during the college application process and then as they work toward their degrees. Through Uplift’s Road to College program, Uplift scholars visit colleges and universities both in Texas and around the country. They learn to navigate the application process and secure scholarships, grants, and financial aid while keeping debt to a minimum. Uplift alumni counselors then support all graduates through college until they earn their degrees. PHILOSOPHY: Uplift is dedicated to providing a free, high-quality college preparatory education to all students, regardless of socioeconomic status.
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HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD SIZE: 22,416 students, K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: The Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD was founded in 1958 when three cities kept their local governments separate but merged their school districts in order to become even more competitive and high performing. HEB ISD’s rich history of excellence is demonstrated today through International Baccalaureate, Asian languages, Spanish Immersion, Core Knowledge Pre-K, and partner schools in China and India. These international programs provide HEB ISD students a high-caliber education that prepares them to compete in a global economy. HEB ISD is rich with diversity, which gives the district a distinctly international flavor. Students come from homes where more than 70 different native languages are spoken. These include children from Pakistan, the Sudan, Mexico, India, Vietnam, and South Korea. The HEB community has one of the largest Tongan populations outside of the South Pacific. PHILOSOPHY: The mission of the Hurst-EulessBedford Independent School District is to continue its proud tradition of excellence as a diverse, high-performing organization committed to ensuring each student is empowered today to excel tomorrow.
JOSHUA ISD SIZE: 5,050 students, kindergarten through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: The district writes its own rigorous curriculum maps with objectives that are designed to challenge students at every grade level. Lessons are evaluated on a regular basis
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using the continuous improvement model for student success. Students are encouraged to take advanced placement classes and to take advantage of the dual-credit program with Hill College. In order to better integrate technology, a bring-your-owndevice program has been implemented in grades nine through 12. PHILOSOPHY: Joshua ISD develops productive citizens of exceptional character who are lifelong learners. Our core value statements: > Provide a safe and orderly environment. > Inspire students to set goals and achieve high levels of success. > Manage resources effectively and efficiently to promote student success. > Be a source of pride and unity for students, staff, parents, and community.
SIZE: 4,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Lake Dallas ISD is adjacent to Lewisville Lake in North Texas. The school district covers 9.8 square miles in Denton County, with the beauty of the lake as a backdrop. Lake Dallas, Shady Shores, Corinth, and Hickory Creek are the four towns within the boundaries of Lake Dallas ISD. With a focus on family and community, Lake Dallas ISD provides three neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, so all students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, can be Falcons. PHILOSOPHY: Our mission is to provide a quality education so that students may reach their full academic and social potential.
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KELLER ISD SIZE: 33,700 students, K through 12 grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Keller ISD has been one of the fastest growing school districts in the state of Texas over the last 20 years. Of the district’s 39 campuses, 23 of them are less than 15 years old. Keller ISD serves a diverse population composed primarily of students living in Keller and Fort Worth, but includes families from seven other municipalities as well. The vertically aligned curriculum allows students to build upon each year’s subject matter without excessive review, also making it easier to transfer from one district school to another seamlessly. PHILOSOPHY: The community of Keller ISD educates our students to achieve their highest standards of performance by engaging them in exceptional opportunities.
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LANCASTER ISD SIZE: 7,000 students, kindergarten through 12 th grade
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LEONARD ISD SIZE: 875 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Leonard ISD offers small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratios, a rural location that is close to the metro area, an easy commute, academic excellence, a wide variety of extracurricular offerings (including UIL athletics, band, and fine arts), vocational education opportunities, and an emphasis on college readiness. PHILOSOPHY: Leonard ISD is dedicated to being a safe, secure, student-centered, parent-friendly school district where students enjoy the excitement of learning and are challenged to increase their readiness for college or the world of work.
LEWISVILLE ISD SIZE: 52,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Lewisville ISD has four 5A high schools and one 4A high school. The district provides school choice opportunities for residents residing in LISD. PHILOSOPHY: LISD’s vision is, “All of our students enjoy thriving, productive lives in a future they create.” A 26-member community committee known as the Strategic Design team developed this vision statement, as well as LISD’s mission statement, goals, and objectives. This team was formed after more than 3,000 citizens from across the district shared their highest hopes for their children. The Strategic Design group meets frequently throughout each school year to assist in moving our district forward. This high level of engagement is a reflection of our district’s philosophy in partnering with our parents and community to provide a top-notch education.
LITTLE ELM ISD SIZE: 7,000 students, pre-K (select campuses) through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Little Elm ISD is a fast-growing district with a diverse student population. The campuses are unique with open spaces designed for collaborative learning. It is most evident in the newest Project Based Learning campus, Prestwick STEM Academy. High school students can earn college credit hours through the University of Texas OnRamps program, with the dual credit cost paid 100 percent by the district. Special Education students run the nationally recognized Vynami Café. Students in grades 4-12 receive their own laptop for the entire school year. PHILOSOPHY: Little Elm ISD’s mission is to educate and prepare every student to adapt and excel in a competitive global community through partnerships and programs that facilitate academic excellence within a secure and supportive learning environment. SUMMER 2016
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KEY ATTRIBUTES: Lancaster ISD is one of the largest predominantly African-American districts in the state, and we are proud of the significant accomplishments of our students. For four consecutive years, more than 95 percent of our students graduated with a diploma and a letter of acceptance to a college, university, trade school, or the military. We have the highest graduation rate of the Best Southwest cities and one of the higher in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. One hundred percent of our schools met standard on the most recent state assessment, and our schools received multiple distinctions from the Texas Education Agency. Our middle school is the highest-performing middle school in our area. In addition, we are a leader in early childhood educational programs and off er a full-day academic option for 3-year-olds, providing early academic exploration and social development. We are the first district in Texas to off er a K-through-12 STEM curriculum to all students. Each elementary campus is STEM-focused, with an emphasis on Health Science Technology, Engineering, Information Systems and Software Design, or Global Arts Communications and Entrepreneurship. PHILOSOPHY: The mission of Lancaster ISD, in collaboration with parents and communities, is to ignite learning that translates into sustainable success for all students in an ever-changing society. We aim to prove that it is possible for students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and challenging economic situations to perform at levels that are commensurate to students from more economically advantaged backgrounds; and that it is possible to succeed and break the predictive power of economics, ethnicity, and their inverse relationship with academic excellence. Therefore, we have systems, programs, and people in place to provide our students with an exceptional learning experience to ensure that our students leave us knowing, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they are equipped to take advantage of choices and opportunities in life. Simply put, we want our students to graduate with “more than a diploma.”
CHOOSING A DISTRICT You have lots of choices for schooling in the Dallas area: public, public charter, private or parochial, or home schooling. Should you want to send your kids to public school, rest assured that the Dallas-Fort Worth area has many fine public schools. In Texas, public school districts operate independently and are governed by elected school boards that implement state guidelines through a selection of instructional programs, curriculum, and local expectations that often exceed state minimums. Districts are governed by an independently elected school board of trustees that hires a superintendent as CEO; sets a district philosophy (vision and mission) and local policies; selects a curriculum within the state guidelines; and sets the ISD tax rate, budget, and district boundaries. Here’s what you need to consider in finding the right school district for you. THE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY VS. YOUR FAMILY’S INTERESTS AND NEEDS > > > > >
Vision, mission, goals Size of school and class size Grade-level alignment (K-4, K-5, K-6, etc.) Curriculum variations Parent engagement
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE (INCLUDING STAFF AND TEACHER PERFORMANCE) The Dallas County area education coalition, COMMIT!, and its partners offer a way of best assessing student achievement within schools and districts. Find it online at commit2dallas.org. PROGRAM OFFERINGS AND COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR CHILD’S INTERESTS AND NEEDS > Athletics > Career and technology > Dual credit > Extracurricular activities > Fine arts > Gifted and talented > Performing arts > Special education DISTRICT CHARACTERISTICS Each district has a unique profile. Visiting district websites and reading the expanded district profiles at mydallasmove.com will reveal their distinct features and offerings.
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MCKINNEY ISD SIZE: 24,500 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: McKinney ISD is one of the few school districts in Texas that establishes middle and high school attendance zone boundaries based on socioeconomic factors. This approach allows the district to maintain greater socioeconomic parity among its secondary schools, resulting in greater opportunities for all of our students. The effectiveness of this approach can be seen in the 2014 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the country’s top high schools. In that report, all three McKinney high schools ranked high among Texas schools and did well nationally. In the national ranking, McKinney High School falls within the top 2.1 percent, McKinney Boyd is in the top 2.4 percent, and McKinney North is in the top 2.58 percent of the country’s schools. McKinney High School and McKinney Boyd High School each received Gold Distinction; McKinney North High School received a Silver Distinction. PHILOSOPHY: We are a cohesive, diverse community providing engaging learning experiences so that students can become effective communicators, quality contributors, and socially responsible citizens.
MANSFIELD ISD SIZE: 33,000 students, K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Mansfield ISD is one of the faster-growing school districts in Texas, with district boundaries that encompass sections of Mansfield, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and small portions of Burleson, Fort Worth, Venus, Alvarado, and Kennedale. As leaders in education, we facilitate community involvement, cultural awareness, instructional practice, curriculum depth, and teacher development, while creating learning environments that provide students with the greatest opportunities for success. PHILOSOPHY: We believe strongly in cultivating strong partnerships among our students, staff, parents, and the greater school district
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SIZE: 3,900 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Lovejoy ISD will always be a district with just one high school with a projected enrollment not to exceed 1,900 students. In addition to required credits for graduation, each senior must complete a senior project in order to satisfy the Lovejoy ISD graduation requirements. PHILOSOPHY: Lovejoy ISD is committed to closing the real gap in public education, which is the gap for each student between his or her current performance and his or her potential. Lovejoy is a district that creates a learning environment that supports each of the six pillars of our Graduate Profile. In Lovejoy we work to ensure that each student is: > Intellectually equipped > Open to the challenges of learning > Well-rounded > Fair and respectful of others > Engaged in a healthy lifestyle > Works for justice through community service community. Mansfield Independent School District ensures educational and personal success by aspiring to high academic standards, fostering a community built on mutual support and excellence, delivering innovative educational opportunities, and cultivating productive, lifelong learners.
MESQUITE ISD SIZE: 40,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: > State recognition for fiscal responsibility (superior achievement on Schools FIRST) > One of 14 Texas school districts named to College Board’s AP Honor Roll > Recipient of the Texas Award for Performance Excellence > Recipient of the Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education > Named one of America’s Top 150 Workplaces in 2013 by the website topworkplaces.com > One of the National Association of Music Merchants’ best communities for music > American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Workplace > Healthy Zone Schools Program PHILOSOPHY: We value all students, all employees, family involvement, continuous improvement, and accountability for all, and lifelong learning.
NORTHWEST ISD SIZE: 19,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Northwest ISD is in Fort Worth but serves families in parts of three counties (Denton, Tarrant, and Wise). As a fast-growth district, Northwest ISD operates strategically, planning for new facilities to enhance the student learning environment. Each student receives the Profile of a Graduate, a list of specific skills and attributes for graduates to be future ready. Selected as a member of the Texas HighPerformance Schools Consortium, the district
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is tasked with working toward educational transformation and informing Texas legislators about methods to improve student learning and accountability systems in Texas. PHILOSOPHY: Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students in a premier education, preparing them to be successful, productive citizens. The district’s vision is to be the best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready: ready for college, the global workplace, and personal success.
PLANO ISD SIZE: 55,000 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Steeped in a history of excellence spanning more than 100 years, Plano ISD is a highly regarded district known for the continual accomplishments of its diverse and competitive student population. Through a comprehensive selection of electives, academic courses, and extracurricular activities, Plano ISD is able to meet the individual needs and talents of its students. PHILOSOPHY: Plano ISD believes that today’s classroom, community, and global environments demand new learning standards for students so that they will have the ability to successfully live in, learn in, lead in, and contribute to a world that is truly global, connected, and increasingly competitive in scope and character.
PROSPER ISD SIZE: 7,500 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Prosper ISD is one of the fastergrowing districts in the state of Texas; PISD pays 100 percent of dual-credit cost and AP cost, allowing students to earn college credit while in high school at no cost to them. Our state-of-theart facilities are rivaled by few. PHILOSOPHY: PISD strives to provide an elite private school experience in a public school setting,
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THE DISTRICTS SPEAK school safety and security. PHILOSOPHY: Richardson ISDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to serve and prepare all students for their global future. Whether students will continue their education in college or are interested in entering the workforce, RISD seeks to equip all graduates with the knowledge, skills, and ability to confidently succeed in whatever path they choose.
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SIZE: 38,283 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Strong emphasis on college and career readiness; schoolwide enrichment model implemented districtwide at K-6, blending gifted instruction and techniques into general curriculum for all students; classroom focus on differentiated instruction for each student based on individual learning profile and understanding/ mastery of curriculum; commitment to smaller, neighborhood schools; magnet school options at all grade levels; wide range of career and technical education offerings across many industries, resulting in license and certification opportunities while simultaneously preparing for college; high community expectations and exceptional community support for schools; commitment to classroom instructional technology and student engagement through wide range of co- and extracurricular options; strong investment in teachers and staff development for all professional and paraprofessional employees; emphasis on
SIZE: 8,003 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Waxahachie ISD is located centrally to both Dallas and Fort Worth. The district values lifelong learning for all age groups, with instructional programs for school-age children as well as adult community education. DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY: Waxahachie ISD is committed to support and empower our community of learners for success in the 21st century by developing well-educated, responsible citizens through a cooperative effort with the home and community.
WEATHERFORD ISD SIZE: 7,700 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Located in the heart of Parker County, Weatherford ISD is approximately 20 miles west of Fort Worth and offers a small-town community with all the amenities of the nearby metro area. The district is projected to grow by
100 students each year through the year 2024. PHILOSOPHY: The mission of the Weatherford ISD is to teach, challenge, and inspire each student in a safe, nurturing environment to succeed in the global community. We value and respect all students, employees, parents, partners, and our community. We demonstrate visionary leadership. We engage in and promote personal and organizational learning. We make data-driven decisions. We practice ethical behavior and personal integrity. With a dedicated staff, involved parents, and outstanding community support, our students receive a 21st-century learning experience.
WYLIE ISD SIZE: 13,300 students, pre-K through 12th grade KEY ATTRIBUTES: Wylie ISD and the communities it supports cherish their small-town feel. From homecoming parades through downtown to numerous volunteer and charitable opportunities, students (and their families) can truly experience the Texas quality of life that many larger cities have lost. PHILOSOPHY: Wylie ISD offers an outstanding academic program with a focus on character education beginning in elementary school. The curriculum includes a wide range of programs, from culinary arts to television production. The district emphasizes technology in the classroom and as a communications tool for parents.
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equipping our graduates with a competitive advantage as they apply to prestigious colleges and universities across the country. Academics are extremely important, but a major component of our graduate profile is that our students understand the importance of service above self. In the end, we want our graduates to be good people and contributing members of society.
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THE BEST HIGH SCHOOLS Fifty-four schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth region were featured in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 America’s Best High Schools list. The ranking of the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation identified those that have proven the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates based on variables such as graduation rate, college acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, students enrolled in AP/IB/AICE courses, and others. SCHOOL
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McKinney HS
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Westlake Academy
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Keller HS
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Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
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Argyle HS
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Uplift Education - North Hills Prep HS
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Wakeland HS
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Booker T. Washington HS for the Performing and Visual Arts
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McKinney Boyd HS
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Highland Park HS
Dallas
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Frisco HS
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Harmony Science Academy - Euless
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Flower Mound HS
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Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
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Aledo HS
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Uplift Williams Preparatory
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Marcus HS
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Lovejoy High School
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Trinidad Garza Early College At Mountain View
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Uplift Peak Preparatory
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Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
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Harmony School of Innovation - Forth Worth
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Byron Nelson HS
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Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas
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Heritage HS
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Harmony Science Academy - Dallas
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School of Health Professions
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Centennial HS
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Coppell HS
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Allen HS
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Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services HS
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Central HS
Keller
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Colleyville Heritage HS
Colleyville
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Lone Star HS
Frisco
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School of Business and Management
Dallas
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John Dubiski Career HS
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Liberty HS
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Guyer HS
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Grapevine HS
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Mansfield HS
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Richardson HS
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Woodrow Wilson HS
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Pearce HS
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Martin HS
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Q: I JUST HAD A BABY. HOW DO I FIND A DAY CARE OR PRESCHOOL? A: To search for a licensed child care center or home, go to the Department of Family and Protective Services website (dfps. state.tx.us). Other resources include DFW Child (dfwchild.com) and Child Care Group (childcaregroup.org).
Q: WILL TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL BE PROVIDED FOR MY CHILD? A: It depends. Bus service is provided to students living more than two miles away from their schools. Transport is also provided in cases where students might face hazardous conditions, such as crossing a major roadway or no crossing guard. Confirm with your new school.
Q: MY CHILD IS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ENROLLING HER? A: Kindergarten is encouraged but not required in Texas. Students turning 6 as of September 1 are required to attend school. To enroll your child in any Texas school, you must have: > Birth certificate or other proof of identity > Immunization records > Student records from recently attended school > Proof of residency in the district Q: WHAT IS THE SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR? A: Public schools begin the last week in August and include 180 days of instruction per year. Each district sets its own holiday calendars, typically including winter and spring breaks. Testing typically takes place in the spring for public schools. Private schools typically start earlier in August, and testing takes place in January or February.
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A: Each district schedules its own tryouts, summer practices, and calendars. Speak with your new school to determine eligibility. Q: MY DAUGHTER WILL BE STARTING 10TH GRADE. WILL SHE LOSE HER CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION? A: Probably not. Meet with your new school counselor as soon as possible to discuss graduation requirements. Q: MY CHILD HAS ALWAYS TAKEN AP CLASSES. WILL THEY BE OFFERED IN TEXAS? WHAT ABOUT DUAL CREDIT? A: Yes. Most districts in the DFW region offer
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Q: MY SON HAS AUTISM. WILL THE DISTRICT PROVIDE SERVICES UNTIL THE AGE OF 22? A: Yes. Your son will continue to be educated under an IEP as dictated by federal and state law. Get in touch with the district as soon as you can to ensure a seamless transition. Q: IF MY CHILD WANTS TO START COLLEGE AT A PUBLIC TEXAS SCHOOL, DO WE HAVE TO PROVE TEXAS RESIDENCY? A: Yes. To be classified as a Texas resident and be entitled to pay resident tuition, a person must establish a domicile and maintain continuous residence in Texas for 12 months preceding the school census date.
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A: You have many options. Explore tea. state.tx.us for information on charter schools and home schooling. See the map in this section of the book and check out tepsac.org for information on private schools in your area.
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Q: DOES TEXAS FOLLOW THE NATIONAL COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS? A: No. Texas does not follow the Common Core State Standards program. State of Texas learning standards are called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Every grade level and every subject have learning standards that drive curriculum development. Q: WILL MY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT NEED TO RETEST FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED? A: Yes, most likely. You’ll need to confirm with your new district and school. Q: WILL MY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HAVE TO TEST-IN FOR HIS GRADE LEVEL? HOW ARE THE GRADE LEVELS ALIGNED IN TEXAS? A: No. If your child has passed the sixth grade in your state, he or she will start in the seventh grade in Texas. Grade-level alignment varies by district. Q: MY SON WILL BE STARTING HIGH SCHOOL RIGHT AFTER WE MOVE. WILL HE BE ABLE TO JOIN THE BASKETBALL TEAM? SUMMER 2016
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There was a time that making a career choice came after high school graduation— sometimes well into college for some students. But Foundation High School Program requirements for 2018 graduates mean that students in Texas now select one of five careerrelated pathways at the end of the eighth grade. It’s a big decision, which is why the Dallas Regional Chamber launched Pick Your Path, step-by-step guidelines designed to identify the requirements and track milestones for an endorsement in one of five areas of study: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), business and industry, public service, arts and humanities, or multidisciplinary studies. The effort launched in the Dallas Independent School District in the spring of 2014 in both English and Spanish and is being used in other school districts as well.
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RESEARCHING SCHOOLS The Dallas region offers a variety of private school options. Some of the terms you will encounter as you look at private school options include:
> Learning diff erences schools – These schools provide for students with learning diff erences across the spectrum and can range from pre-K through 12th grade. > Boarding schools – Several of the singlegender private schools off er full-time boarding as well as day student options. > Language/culture specific – Some schools off er immersion in specific languages, such as French, Chinese, and Japanese. Many of these schools off er Saturday and summer options for families who want students to attend a traditional school and supplement with cultural and language immersion. > Montessori method – A child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to
adulthood. Schools incorporating this self-direction and discovery method are located across the region, but they generally do not extend beyond elementary. A number of public districts also have a Montessori choice option within the district. > Classical – Usually characterized by small class sizes and a classics-based education, normally with fewer team athletic options. > College preparatory – Focused on academic rigor in preparation for demanding collegiate programs. > Religious/parochial – Some schools are associated with specific religious denominations or churches and incorporate religious teaching as part of the curriculum.
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The Winston School Dallas, $28,365 The Hockaday School, $28,180 St. Mark's School of Texas, $28,149 Greenhill School, $27,100 The Episcopal School of Dallas, $26,745 Parish Episcopal School, $26,230 Shelton School, $25,900 Oak Hill Academy, $24,250 The Lamplighter School, $23,063 Ann and Nate Levine AcademyA Solomon Schechter School, $23,000 Alcuin School, $22,895 The St. Anthony School , $21,300 Fort Worth Country Day, $21,150 Dallas International School, $21,100 Trinity Valley School, $20,760 The Oakridge School, $20,690 Dallas Academy, $19,910 Lakehill Preparatory School, $19,900 Trinity Christian Academy Addison, $19,760 Fulton School, $19,625 The Westwood School, $19,395 All Saints Episcopal School Fort Worth, $19,170 Cistercian Catholic Preparatory School, $19,125 Ursuline Academy of Dallas, $19,100 Prestonwood Christian Academy, $19,100 Novus Academy, $19,000 Hill School of Fort Worth, $18,890 Good Shepherd Episcopal School Dallas, $18,824 The Cambridge School of Dallas, $18,350 Great Lakes Academy, $18,300 Liberty Christian School, $17,940 Key School, $17,800 Canterbury Episcopal School Desoto, $17,750 The Fairhill School, $17,700 Focus on the Future Training Center, $17,200 Jesuit College Preparatory School, $16,350 Providence Christian School of Texas, $16,100 Southwest Christian School-Prep Campus, $15,950 The Selwyn School, $15,850 Bethany Christian School, $14,695 Bishop Lynch High School, $14,400 Dallas Christian Academy, $14,259 The Highlands School, $14,100 First Baptist Academy of Dallas, $13,950 The Clariden School, $13,750 The Anderson Private School for the Gifted Talented and Creative, $13,690 Dallas Lutheran School, $13,600 Carrollton Christian Academy, $13,250 Fort Worth Christian School, $13,200 Bishop Dunne Catholic High School, $12,710
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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLING In addition to the state’s more than 1,000 public school districts, Texas offers a variety of alternative schooling options for parents. These include public charter schools, which are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system; private schools, which may or may not be accredited through various organizations; and home schooling, which is not accredited or regulated by any state agency or commission in Texas. Families may also be interested in online learning programs and high school equivalency programs.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
HOME SCHOOLING
In 1995, the 74th Texas Legislature passed legislation giving the state the authority to create open-enrollment charter schools. These schools are subject to fewer state laws than other public schools with the idea of ensuring fiscal and academic accountability without undue regulation of instructional methods or pedagogical innovation. Like school districts, charter schools are monitored and accredited under the statewide testing and accountability system.
In 1995, the Texas Supreme Court affirmed the decision in the class action lawsuit Leeper vs. Arlington Independent School District that home schools can legally operate as private schools in Texas. According to the ruling, home schools must be conducted in a bona fide manner, using a written curriculum consisting of reading, spelling, grammar, math, and a course, in good citizenship. The Texas Education Agency has no regulatory authority over home schools, and the state of Texas does not award diplomas to students who are home schooled.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS The Texas Education Agency does not have oversight of private schools in Texas; however, the agency works with the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission to ensure that students can easily transfer from nonpublic to public schools and that teacher service at nonpublic schools is recognized at public schools for salary purposes. Private schools may be accredited by a variety of organizations, but many private schools in Texas are not accredited by any organization.
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TEXAS VIRTUAL SCHOOLS NETWORK Texas Virtual Schools Network (TxVSN), which launched in 2009, provides Texas students and schools access to interactive, collaborative, instructor-led online courses taught by statecertified and appropriately credentialed teachers. The TxVSN is made up of two components: the TxVSN statewide course catalog, which provides supplemental online courses to students in grades 8-12; and the TxVSN online schools program, which offers full-time virtual instruction through eligible public schools to Texas public school students in grades 3-12.
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The High School Equivalency Program, or In-School GED Option Program, is designed to provide an alternative for high school students ages 16 and over who are at risk of not graduating from high school and earning a high school diploma.
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Anyone age 18 and older who has not earned a high school diploma and is not currently enrolled in an accredited high school is eligible to earn a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. Any exceptions must meet eligibility requirements to test for the high school equivalency. This information was provided by the Texas Education Agency. For more, go to tea.texas.gov.
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PICKING A PRESCHOOL The first step in picking a preschool is making a short list of local preschools and touring each during its next open house. Afterward, take a few minutes to write down your impressions of the visit. Pay attention to your intuition, advises educational consultant Eleanor Munson, Ph.D. Other parents who have already put their kids through preschool can offer firsthand recommendations, but make sure you do your own research and familiarize yourself with the school’s educational philosophy or mission, be it language immersion, the Montessori method, or a traditional approach. Begin your search of Dallas-area resources for education and child care by browsing through the extensive DFWChild Everything guide online at dfwchild. com/everything.
CHOOSING A SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL When your child with special needs is ready to begin school for the first time, selecting one that will provide the best education and proper (and affordable) care is paramount to
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While the education reform debate for public schools rages on, schools that adhere to the Montessori method take a different path. “The underlying philosophy of Montessori is that children are individual, self-motivated learners who are assisted in learning by their teachers, or ‘guides,’ as they are called,” says educational consultant Eleanor Munson, Ph.D. Instead of focusing on test taking, highly trained educators encourage their students, who are typically in mixed-aged classes, to move at their own pace, follow their own interests, and work independently. The schools you’ll find in Dallas, which may serve kids from pre-K through 12th grade, are governed by one of two accrediting bodies: Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and American Montessori Society (AMS). “If you’re looking for a ‘pure’ Montessori experience for your child, you’ll want an AMI school,” says Munson. “If you want your child’s education to include computers, technology, et cetera, you’ll want an AMS school.” Not sure if this type of education is right for your child? “Your child doesn’t necessarily have to attend a Montessori-accredited school to enjoy the benefits of this type of educational philosophy,” Munson says. “Some preschools take the best of what each educational philosophy offers and combine these to form their curriculum.” For an extensive look at both public
and private Montessori schools, and more educational resources in Dallas, browse through the DFWChild Everything guide online at dfwchild.com/everything. — Elizabeth Smith, DFWChild Magazines
your child’s health and well-being. The key to finding the best fit? According to educational consultant, special needs parenting coach and special education advocate Adina Rich, it takes asking the right questions and being honest about your child’s needs and abilities. To avoid waiting lists, begin your search no later than the previous semester, and even if you’re set on one school, open yourself to more possibilities by giving several programs a closer look. To get started, browse through the extensive directory of special needs
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HIGHER EDUCATION The Dallas-Fort Worth region offers a variety of public and private institutions, with robust programming in life sciences, engineering, and the arts. The University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Texas at Arlington are among Texas’ seven emerging research universities and are currently expanding program capabilities and funding in an effort to become “tier one” research institutions, which are nationally recognized for the highest levels of innovation and academic excellence. UT Southwestern Medical Center is among the nation’s best in biology and biochemistry research, boasting countless clinical breakthroughs and innovations.
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WEATHERFORD COLLEGE (WISE COUNTY)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (FLOWER MOUND)
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (NORTHPORT)
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (NORTHEAST)
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (NORTHWEST)
WEATHERFORD COLLEGE (MINERAL WELLS) TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (TRINITY RIVER) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (FORT WORTH)
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
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Below is a sample of other institutions of higher learning in Dallas-Fort Worth.
TARLETON STATE 7 SOUTHWEST METROPLEX CENTER TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE
TEXAS A&M LAW
TERRELL SCHOOL OF TARLETON STATE
SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
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TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (SOUTH)
Bethel University
ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
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UNIVERSITY OF AT ARLINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ARLINGTON CAMPUS TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (SOUTHEAST)
Grand Canyon University Kaplan College Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts
HILL COLLEGE (BURLESON)
LeTourneau University National University
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Ogle School - Dallas Parker University
WEATHERFORD COLLEGE (GRANBURY)
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Texas Barber Colleges and Hairstyling Schools
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Private University
University of Phoenix
Public University
West Coast University
Community College
Platt College
SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
HILL COLLEGE (JOHNSON COUNTY)
HILL COLLEGE (GLEN ROSE)
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MAJOR UNIVERSITIES
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2015 ENROLLMENT
1 University of North Texas (UNT) - Denton COLLIN COLLEGE (HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER) COLLIN COLLEGE (PRESTON RIDGE) COLLIN COLLEGE (ALLEN)
AMBERTON UNIVERSITY (FRISCO)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - FRISCO
COLLIN COLLEGE (SPRING CREEK) COLLIN COLLEGE (COURTYARD) DCCCD (NORTH LAKE NORTH)
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY DALLAS
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
TEXAS A&M AG EXTENSION LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
DCCCD (BROOKHAVEN) DCCCD (NORTH LAKE WEST)
DCCCD (RICHLAND) DCCCD (RICHLAND GARLAND)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX DALLAS CAMPUS
DALLAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
PARKER UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN ART INSTITUTE DCCCD METHODIST OF DALLAS (NORTH UNIVERSITY LAKE) TEXAS TECH SMU UD 6 11 EVEREST HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CENTER OF DALLAS DCCCD WEST COAST (EASTFIELD) UT SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 12 TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY DCCCD INSTITUTE (NORTH LAKE OF HEALTH SOUTH) SCIENCES
DCCCD (MOUNTAIN VIEW)
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AVARRO COLLEGE (MIDLOTHIAN)
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DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
PAUL QUINN COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COMMERCE
37,175
2 The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
37,008
3 The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
24,554
4 Texas Woman’s University (TWU)
15,146
6 Texas A&M University (TAMU) - Commerce
12,302
5 Southern Methodist University (SMU)
11,643
7 Texas Christian University (TCU)
10,300
8 Dallas Baptist University (DBU)
5,319
9 Texas Wesleyan University
2,633
10 University of Dallas (UD)
2,387
11 UT Southwestern
2,262
12 University of North Texas (UNT) - Dallas
2,488
13 University of North Texas Health Science Center - Fort Worth COLLIN COLLEGE
2,362
(ROCKWALL)
AMBERTON UNIVERSITY (GARLAND)
DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CRISWELL COLLEGE TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY AT CITYSQUARE BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY DCCCD (EL CENTRO) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS LAW (DALLAS) DCCCD (BILL J. PRIEST)
SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
DCCCD (EASTFIELD PLEASANT GROVE) TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TERRELL)
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TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
DCCCD (CEDAR VALLEY)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS INSTITUTION
NAVARRO COLLEGE (WAXAHACHIE) SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
2015 ENROLLMENT
Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD)
72,004
Tarrant County College District
57,106
Collin County Community College District
27,656
North Central Texas Community College District
9,533
Navarro College
9,420
Trinity Valley Community College
6,694
Weatherford College
5,482
DFW Total Community College Students
187,895
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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“I’VE RIDDEN MY BIKE TO WORK GOING PAST WHITE ROCK LAKE.” CHRIS PHELAN CITY: Garland OCCUPATION: The Phast Times News/ The Ride of Silence Tell us about your city/neighborhood. What do you like best? What makes it different? We live in the Trails of Garland. Quiet! On our first night in The Trails, we stayed awake because it was so quiet and peaceful, and without ambient light.
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Though Highland Park is to be commended for their Christmas lights displays, there’s also a pocket off Morning Side of about 20 streets
Winter, a much milder edition than what exists up north, lasts at most six weeks with only one snow fall of an inch or less. Very nice.
We’re only 10 miles from downtown. I’ve ridden my bike to work going past White Rock Lake and heading down the San Jacinto Trail.
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We have a trail right behind our house which is great. This one is shaded the entire way, making it cool in the summer and sheltered from the winter winds. Amazingly, no one wears headphones while on the trail, so everyone’s friendly. In the last few years, the trail has been extended going past Town East Mall.
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MAJOR HIGHWAYS
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MAKING SENSE OF HIGHWAY NAMES In DFW, we call some roads by their number, like “75,” and some by their name, like “George Bush Turnpike.” Here’s your handy guide to highways with more than one name. ALTERNATE NAME
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ON A MAP
Airport Freeway
S.H. 183 from S.H. 114 to the south DFW International Airport entrance
President George Bush Turnpike
PGBT, S.H. 190, S.H. 161 in Las Colinas
John W. Carpenter Freeway
S.H. 183 and S.H. 114 from I-35E to the north DFW International Airport entrance
C.F. Hawn Freeway
U.S. Highway 75 south of downtown
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (LBJ)
I-635, begins at the north entrance of DFW International Airport and circles the city from the north, east, and south; it includes I-20 in the south
Loop 12
Inner-city loop including Northwest Highway on the north, Buckner Boulevard on the east, Ledbetter Drive on the south, and Walton Walker Boulevard on the west
Tom Landry Highway
I-30 between I-35E in Dallas and I-35W in Fort Worth
Marvin D. Love Freeway
U.S. Highway 67 from I-35E to I-635 south of downtown
North Central Expressway
U.S. Highway 75 from downtown to the north
George W. Bush Expressway
U.S. Highway 75 from Walnut Hill Lane to downtown Dallas
Julius Schepps Freeway
I-45 from downtown to the south
Stemmons Freeway
I-35E from downtown to the north
R.L. Thornton Freeway
I-35E south of Dallas and I-30 from downtown to East Dallas
Elmer Weaver Freeway
U.S. Highway 67 from I-635 to the south
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Spur 366, the short freeway that connects I-35E with U.S. Highway 75 and I-45
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NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY (NTTA): The organization sanctioned by the State of Texas to develop and maintain toll roads in North Texas. DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY (DNT ): Runs northsouth, connecting motorists between downtown Dallas and cities in Collin, Denton, and northern Dallas counties, passing through Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Addison, Farmers Branch, Plano, and Frisco. It links with the Sam Rayburn Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, I-635, and I-35. PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE (PGBT ): Makes a partial loop around the Dallas area, currently extending from I-20 in the Grand Prairie area west of Dallas; north across I-30 into Irving, Carrollton, and North Dallas; east to Richardson and into Garland; before turning south through Sachse and Rowlett, across Lake Ray Hubbard to the interchange at I-30 in Garland.
MOUNTAIN CREEK LAKE BRIDGE
CHISOLM TRAIL PARKWAY
Existing toll roads
Planned toll roads
Planned toll lanes
Planned partial toll lanes
SAM RAYBURN TOLLWAY (SRT ): Formerly State Highway 121, extends northeasterly from Business 121 near the Dallas/Denton county line to U.S. 75 in Collin County. It links with U.S. 75 and DNT.
Source: DRC Research
If you’re going to be a frequent traveler on one of the tollways or the turnpike, you’ll want to get a TollTag. The self-adhesive transponder sticks on your windshield and debits your NTTA account each time you use a toll road (there are no toll booths on North Texas toll roads). You can skip the whole TollTag business, but you won’t get a free ride. The NTTA bills the registered owner of the vehicle by mail via ZipCash, which costs 50 percent more than paying via TollTag.
WHAT DOES IT COST? NTTA toll road rates align to miles traveled. The farther you drive on a toll road, the more you pay. Rates are reset every other year on July 1. The rate as of July 1, 2015, is 17.06 cents per mile. Here are a few examples of what you might pay on your commute. ROAD
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I-635 to PGBT
$1.06
$1.59
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Legacy to I-35
$3.49
$5.24
PGBT
Frankford to I-75
$1.61
$2.49
PGBT
I-20 to DNT
$4.69
$7.04
SRT
I-35 to Legacy
$1.46
$2.19
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$4.04
$6.06
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To open a TollTag account, go to ntta.org or call 972-818-6882. You can also apply for a tag in person at a regional NTTA partner, which includes government offices, libraries, and grocery stores all over the area.
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BONUS: You can use your TollTag to pay for parking and pass-through at DFW International and Dallas Love Field airports.
WHAT ARE MANAGED TOLL LANES? Texas has a low gasoline tax relative to many other states, which means it needs another way to fund the construction and operation of highways—and that way is tolls, specifically, managed toll lanes. In a nutshell, managed toll lanes are taking the place of what were carpool lanes on freeways. Commuters who want to avoid congestion during peak travel times can take a managed lane for a price.
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I-35E MANAGED LANES Phase 2: Widen 6 to 8 general purpose lanes and 2 to 4 concurrent toll managed lanes; Scheduled completion: 2017
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NTE SEG. 3A Reconstruct highway and add toll managed lanes; reconstruct remainder of I-35W/I-820 interchange; Scheduled completion: 2018
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U.S. 75 Reconstruct and widen to 8 lanes and 2 lane frontage roads; Scheduled completion: 2016
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SH 121 SEG. 13 (DAL) Reconstruct and widen highway; Scheduled completion: 2017
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I-30 Construct toll managed HOV lanes with wishbone ramps; Scheduled completion: 2016
10 US 67 CLEBURNE EAST LOOP Widen to 4 lane facility; Scheduled completion: 2016
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A comprehensive development agreement (CDA) is a tool TxDOT uses to enable private development by sharing the risks and responsibilities of design and construction.
SOURCE: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
15 I-35E (WAXAHACHIE SOUTH) Build 10’ outside shldr./ convert ex. 12’ outside shldr. to third lane in each direction; Scheduled completion: 2017 16 US 175 (SM WRIGHT FREEWAY) Extend to US 175 to I-45; Scheduled completion: 2018
17 SH 360/I-30 INTERCHANGE Reconstruct and widen existing interchange; Scheduled completion: 2020
19 I-35W SEG. 3C “SKINNY” Reconstruct and widen highway and add toll managed lanes; Scheduled completion: 2018
18 I-35E/US 67 (SOUTHERN GATEWAY) Widen highway and add reversible toll managed lanes; Scheduled completion: 2025
20 US 75 Reconstruct and widen highway; Scheduled completion: 2018
21 I-635 LBJ FREEWAY EAST Reconstruct and widen highway and add toll mgd lanes; Scheduled completion: 2025
D A L L A S - F O R T W O R T H R E L O C AT I O N + N E W C O M E R G U I D E
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DRIVE TIME It’s common to work in one part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and live in another. It’s only a matter of getting from point A to point B. More than 90 percent of people who commute to work here do so by car, truck, or van, which is easy, thanks to our well-developed network of interstate freeways, state highways, and tollways connecting job centers to fast-growing new communities. The following maps—based on morning rush hour—give you an idea of how long you can expect it to take. DOWNTOWN DALLAS
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The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system, which includes light rail and bus service, is the fastest-growing mass transit network in the United States. It facilitates access to key job centers in Dallas and its suburbs, as well as the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. DART also interfaces with the Trinity Rail Express (TRE), a commuter train, to transport passengers between downtown Dallas and Fort Worth, with stops at several suburbs in between. Fort Worth residents are served by The T, which also connects to the TRE. The A-Train, operated by the Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA), connects DART riders in Carrollton to an additional five stations ending in Denton.
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283
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592
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467
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475
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887
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378
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LAKE RAY HUBBARD TRANSIT CENTER 283 378, 385
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377
164
467
LAKE JUNE STATION 591 591
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110
282, 593, 595, 597
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374
110
155 155
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5
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6
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4
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41
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51
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41
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111
LAKE JUNE STATION 591 591
5 LEDB
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111
595
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164
RN
HO
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5
283
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467
O
597
593
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12
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378
380
GUS THOMASSON
110
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513
380
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513
377
378
PE
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110 111
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444
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75
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4
55 AN
283
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2
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513
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377
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467
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444
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53
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LAWNVIEW STATION
2
164
N
283
164
987
377
378
374
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405
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UA
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L
282, 593, 595, 597
26
35
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60
164
475
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595 282
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35
LL
FE
PAUL QUINN
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ON
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R
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M
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5
110
O
111
IH-20
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SEN
111
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467 467
110
JOHN WEST
LA
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374 374
374
HO
571
378
372
110
M
111 595
O
155
RT
SIM
NE
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11
D
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N
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55
8 53
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L
4
541
SE
DA
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IH-20
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DU
WHEATLAND
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155
A. MACEO SMITH HIGH SCHOOL
5
55
415
206 278
ND
FRITZ
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N
IN
405
41
AG ST
N
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TO CE WN NTE R
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987
MAIN
410
RE
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L
AVE. B AVE. D
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467
McC
380
HIGHLAND
12 MLK, JR STATION/J.B. JACKSON JR TRANSIT CENTER 12, 26, 409, 595
155 155
155
FIL
CAMP WISDOM RD
161W
MA
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NN
BO
ON
MM
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IN
6
46
O
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428
HO
O
377, 378, 380, 400, 463, 486, 513, 566, 571, 987
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CENTERVILLE
467
KE
DALLAS
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W
DE
11, 19, 76
111
FAIR PARK
11
AN
405, 415, 444, 466, 515, 553, 554
415
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J.J
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405, 415, 444, 466, 515, 553, 554
206
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5
W
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2
M
DALLAS
53
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12
15
515
110 111TEN
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LD
R
BO
AR
ILLINOIS STATION
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DU
RD
FO
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N
409, 444, 445, 515, 538 55
5
41
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TAG
N
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ON
N
19AA PEN
IH-20
595
2,11
2
A
LA
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378, 380, 410, 428, 467, 560
475
ATE
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McC
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60 LA
164 SH
5 PANDORA 377
513
HO
DOWNTOWN GARLAND STATION
372
KINGSLEY RD
-17
AVE. F
513
377
380
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164
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60
60, 111, 409,
FIE
LIN
L MORRELL STATION
WILH
AN
VA MEDICAL CENTER
206
161
M
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53 ER
VILL
415
O
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DA
HA
AM KS CINNOA
O
N
IN
ER
P 12
405, 444, 522, 541
AL
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444
5 KIEST STATION 51
541
AR
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LEDBETTER STATION
CAMP WISDOM RD
SOUTH OAK CLIFF H.S.
RI
111 283
2
405
LOO
415
206
ASS M
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ON
RB
VIEW
NN
BO
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M
RED BIRD LN
O TH
CA
Y
RE
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TE
19P
M
VA MEDICAL 541 CENTER STATION
ATLAS
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76
410
US
377
SC
BUCKINGHAM RD
VA
T
SA
EA
PL
571
HOPKINS
377
PE
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513
566
486
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WOOD
SOUTH GARLAND TRANSIT CENTER
475
E
WESTWOOD
987
AVE. D
410
AN
HO
571
164SG 60, 164, 372, 374, 377,
LAKE
N
GASTON
EM
W
SOUTHERN OAKS
N 444, 541, 542 TO
ST
CU
515
415 161E SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
8
53
444
SANER
405
US
KA
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AS
161
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515
G
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HU
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NN
BO
LE
HA
N
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278
ON
R
MERIT
WY. PS FR
RR
GA
278
TAG
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SHEP
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466 WAL-MART
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19
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2
26
372
467 WHITE
164
O
35
409
GE ROOSEVELT LA VIL HIGH SCHOOL
445
E
11, 19, 76
X
8TH 541 & CORINTH STATION ILLINOIS
19, 515, 522 KIEST STATION
522
CK BU
MERIT
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AL YV
BELT LINE RD
R
NE
75
NN
SU
466
WHEATLAND
542
WOODIN
515
515
TA
ID
372
987
374 374
SASSAFRASS
60
N
283
DALLAS 155
541
TOWNVIEW MAGNET SCHOOL ILLINOIS STATION 8TH409, 444, 445, 515, 538
405, 444, 522, 541
LA
FAIRVIEW
EE
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N
AVE. B
HWY NORTHWEST 428
467 467
475 ROCK
FAIR PARK STATION
155
LA
475
DALLAS
VIS
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ACCESS
CK BU
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US
DALL
415
ZI
5 JU IH-4
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PAN GARA
415
CRO
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D O O
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161W
161
DALLAS ZOO STATION
19P
RIDGE
11
RT
TI LA
FO
W
541 PENTA SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
415
GE
453
WHEATLAND
574
D O GO
NT
CE
LA
21
415
BAINB
404
PB
MO
N
APA
GE
415 161E
CAMP WISDOM RD
404
M CA
ORT
GAR
BRID
OR
466
B MP CA
NTF
D
O
O
CEW
BAIN
NC
LA
RIDGE FAWN19P & W BO ROW AR
278
DES MORRELL STATION
Mc
428
428, DART ON-CALL
60
60
1
O
26
EA
EE
LA
AD
TA TE
282 TO
CE WN NT ER
RS
463
GARLAND 560
467
CR
WHITE ROCK STATION
LAKEWOOD DART ON-CALL ZONE
LA
SH
LA
3 11 5
Mc
WHITE ROCK LAKE
TE
12
LM
475
410
PANDORA
KE
111
155 CONVENTION CENTER STATION
206 278
19AA
206 278
161
GE
21 453
GE ST.
278
404
Duncanville
E AV
DeSoto
WHEATLAND RD
N
CE
453
PREFFERRED
1
155
428
SERVED BY LAKE HIGHLANDS AND LAKEWOOD DART ON-CALL
1GASTO 76
M
110, 164
ES
60, 164, 372, 374, 377, 378, 380, 410, 428, 467, 560
WHITE ROCK STATION
1
BAYLOR UNIV. GO MEDICAL CTR. W ALC
2
AR
ROOSEVELT CEDARS STATION HIGH SCHOOL
19
161
LL
WOOD
HO
L
MARIE CURIE
372
SOUTH GARLAND TRANSIT CENTER TEAGARDEN
12
428, DART ON-CALL
LOVERS LN UNIVERSITY
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MED. CENTER STATION
KE
8TH & CORINTH STATION
DALLAS ZOO
541
AS
722 409
SANER
405
161
21, 278, 453
466
NCE NDA
415
O
AN
CAMP WISDOM
574
466
RED BIRD TRANSIT CENTER
DALLAS EXECUTIVE AIRPORT
547
PE DE
0
E
LE
AP
ND
466
1
WAL-MART
161
21
21 453 KIEST BLVD
453
BRONZE WAY
IN
IH-2
278
453
404
547
S
PE
EAF
466
OR
GE
161
SOUTH OAK CLIFF H.S.
206
RED BIRD TRANSIT CENTER
WHEATLAND
PLATINUM WAY
574
1
M
26, 722
515
LOOP
76
M
N
444, 541, 542
11
19
206 278
CAMP WISDOM RD
ST.
278
11
ON
21, 278, 453
466466404
466
G
DE
R KE AL W
453
404
PREFFERRED
R
BETTE
415
RIN
IN
N
LED
CAMP WISDOM
SP
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TO AL W
GROVEVIEW
404 LEDBETTER
FLAMEL
AR
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12
466
COUNTRY CREEK
Dun canville
D
N TO AL W
TER
BET
OP
0
CE
12
LED
LO
SH-160
574
404, 445, 547, 549, 568, 574
PENTAGON
547
42
445
35
26 LA
DALLAS ZOO STATION
522
DELAWARE
541 PENTAG
21
445
ILLINOIS AV
DALLAS EXECUTIVE AIRPORT
161
IN
IH-20
N
24BIA
11 GTO
374, 475, 583
LAKEWOOD DART ON-CALL ZONE
LU
SH
11 11
TA TE
WALNUT HILL LN
HWY NORTHWEST 428
TARGET
583
768
19
BAYLOR UNIV. MEDICAL CTR.
560
374, 488, 551, 560, 583
LAKE HIGHLANDS STATION
LAKE HIGHLANDS STATION
428
76
24
CO
N
475
374
374, 475, 583
12
EST
60, 111, 409, 111 595
31 31
542
19 21 11
19 19
L
SO
E RD
M
377, 378, 380, 400, 463, 486, 513, 566, 571, 987
410
486
374 374 LBJ/SKILLMAN STATION
KI
ER
SCYEN
AA
TO CE WN NTE R
M
513 DOWNTOWN BAYLOR GARLAND STATION MEDICAL CTR.
FOREST/JUPITER STATION
GRADY SPRUCE HIGH ISOSCHOOL NMILLER RD
ARK
FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTER
NP IK E
MARS
NT
N
BUCKINGHAM RD
566
372, 410, 486 , 987
M
TU R
AA
MARS
MAIN
LAKE HIGHLANDS LAKE HIGHLANDS ZONE ON-CALL ZONE ON-CALL DART DART SUPER
FAIR PARK STATION
S
2
278
722
21
& W BO ROW AR
278 405
HT
BRONZE WRIG WAY
466
1
161
21
LEDBETTER
WESTMORELAND 547 547 STATION PLATINUM WAY
IH-2
444
TOWNVIEW MAGNET SCHOOL 8TH
72
DALLAS ZOO
24
502 LO OP
51 PE FAIR PARK DEEP 110, 164ELLUM AK STATION BIA M 11, 19 MLK, JR STATION/J.B. LU JACKSON JR W 283 H TRANSIT CENTER CO12, 26, 409, 595 A
39
EA
583
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MED. CENTER STATION
EL
N
DE
19, 515, 522
FAWN RIDGE
466
466 547 549 404
42
KIEST BLVD
453
161
ADAMSON H.S.
21 453
1
ASK
825
CEDARS STATION
206 12 278
1
522
542
63
19
H
155 CONVENTION CENTER STATION
26, 722
MERCE
HOSPITOL
W ASH
AR
ES
583 WALNUT HILL LN
410
374
H
400
400
463
BU
N
AN 513 372 MILITARY SC PKWY
571
RG E
TOWN RN FIREWHEELCENTER PI KE CETOWN
O
372
372
FOREST/JUPITER STATION
428, 502, 506, 702
ER
76
1
AK
11, 19
521INGTO
722
161
35 11
METHODIST DELAWARE
121
L
24 1
24
M
374 374 LBJ/SKILLMAN STATION KOMALTY 374, 488, 551, 560, 583
TU
MARIE CURIE
372, 410, 486 , 987
PARK LANE STATION
SERVED N BY LAKE HIGHLANDS AND LAKEWOOD DART ON-CALL
521
1
Y
FOREST LN
GE O
566
HO
WESTWOOD
G
H
282
FOREST LNBAYLOR MEDICAL CTR.
551 560
ID EN T
BUCKINGHAM RD
463
IN
SS
583
374 N
GLE
GAY
RW
CRO
BU
400
551
987
463
JF
551 560
582
466 583
374
D
506
W
LOVERS LN
24
521CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE
31 11 3139 11
2
INEN
278
42
21
31
72
COM
YORKTOWN
ADAMSON H.S.
405
445
HAMPTON STATION
547
547
SH-180
ILLINOIS AV
21, 405, 444
404
49 49
19 21 11 TA
11
405 21
42
TYLER/VERNON STATION
42, 453,
568
E
OP 445
ILLINOIS AV
42
453
GROVEVIEW PENTAGON
444
COUNTRY CREEK
444
12 TYLER/VERNON STATION
574
568
M
LO
MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
42
722
D 404, 445, 547, 549, 568, 574
BLV SON 547
FT
P
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WESTMORELAND 11 STATION
12
NT
CO
21 722
542
21, 405, 444 COLORADO
542 542
63
RN
N
RID SUPER TARGET G EC RE ST
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1
51 PE DEEP ELLUM STATION
BU
27
2939
MERCE
24
583
PIN
502
SO
UNIVERSITY
768
743
24
409
CK
COM
59
52522
TRE, 11, 19, 21, 51, 60, 76
AVE
BLA
SCOTTISH RITE HOSP.
35
405 UNION STATION
TH WOR
39
LN
RY
MO
521
521
825
409 409
HOSPITOL
42
521
24
LOOP 582 12
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
582
LB
987
Y
488
EO RG E
566 282
571
ST
RD
566
SPRING VALLEY
BUCKINGHAM RD
UT
SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL
583
CR
HW
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1
24
553CV 521
URN
31
27
UT
583
35
ST
RW
G
IN
OSS
502
SO
NUT
JF
COMSTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
428, 502, 506, 702
506
ST
TE CARUTH HAVEN RN
LN. LOVERSME
7681
SMU
31, 36, 409, 521, M-Line BL AC 409 Ave Streetcar McKinney KB
L
49, TRE-Green Line
35 SH-180
WR
542 JEFFER
WO
HAMPTON STATION
DAVIS T
59
YORKTOWN
42
GA
TIO
768
D
571WALN
467
-6
W AL
410
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7 FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL 8 DENTON MUNICIPAL 9 ROCKWALL MUNICIPAL 10 NAS FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE
12 ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL 13 LANCASTER REGIONAL AIRPORT 14 MESQUITE METRO 15 NORTHWEST REGIONAL 16 GARLAND/DFW HELOPLEX 17 DALLAS CBD VERTIPORT
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174,291 DAILY PASSENGERS 732,568 TOTAL CARGO (TONNAGE) 7,436,774 INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS 63,616,544 TOTAL PASSENGERS
39,727 DAILY PASSENGERS 216,099 TOTAL OPERATIONS 14,500,498 TOTAL PASSENGERS
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Whether you are a family of four traveling to Mexico for vacation, a business traveler headed to Chicago for the day, or a busy corporate executive flying private, takeoffs and landings are easy here. Dallas is home to the world’s largest global airline— American Airlines—and the U.S.’s largest domestic carrier—Southwest Airlines—as well as three full-service general aviation airports serving private and executive clients. Situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the highest-capacity commercial airport in the world, connecting the area to the entire planet. The airport offers travelers a highfrequency schedule and access to any major city in the continental United States in less than four hours. More than a dozen new international routes have been added in the last two years, and more are on the way. Destinations such as Helsinki, Berlin, and Beijing will hopefully soon be a direct flight away. Plus, DART’s orange line just began operations to DFW International, meaning it’s now possible to take public transportation to the airport—something travelers have wanted for years. Dallas Love Field is home to low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines, and now that flight restrictions have been lifted, which until October 2014 limited nonstop service on mainline jets to destinations in Texas and adjoining states, direct service to cities such as New York, Chicago, and L.A. is now possible on any aircraft leaving Love Field. The day that restrictions were lifted, Virgin America also launched service out of Love. The airport is currently undergoing a $519 million renovation, including a centralized terminal with 20 gates, a new lobby, and an expanded baggage claim area. Together, these things mean a big future for this little airport. Corporate jets most often operate out of Addison Airport, in North Dallas; McKinney National Airport, 30 miles north of Dallas; or Dallas Executive Airport, just south of downtown. These airports offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and amenities and first-class service to their clients.
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NEW YORK 166 flights per week WASHINGTON D.C. 119 flights per week
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ESSENTIALS NUTS AND BOLTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
MY DALLAS STORY | MOVING CHECKLIST | YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS IMPORTANT LAWS | TAX RATES | HELPFUL NUMBERS AND WEBSITES
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“DALLAS IS A GREAT MARKET FOR YOUNG, LGBT BUSINESS OWNERS.” WAYLON TATE OCCUPATION: Principal, J. Waylon & Associates
What is the one thing that you could have done to make your move easier?
WAYLON TATE
Considering the size of Dallas, it is a good idea to travel here and explore the numerous neighborhoods before making the move. I was lucky to find the exact area I was looking for, but it is a good idea to spend some time finding the best fit.
NEIGHBORHOOD: Oak Lawn What made you decide to move to Dallas from Los Angeles in 2006?
How has your opinion of Dallas-Fort Worth changed since moving here? I am a native Texan with an unshakable pride for our state. I’ve lived in other cities in Texas, and while there may be some truth
PHOTO: IMANI LYTLE
In essence, my public relations and advertising agency could operate from any major metropolis in the country. I chose to launch J. Waylon & Associates here—and have remained here—because Dallas is a great market for young, LGBT business owners. We have thriving LGBT community members and allies that consistently support gay-owned businesses. Diverse demographics and inclusive policies enable us to do business without interference that we may experience in other locations.
to the rivalry between Big D and Houston, I think we are all much more similar than we would like to believe. What advice would you give to someone who wants to move here? Dallas is a dynamic launchpad for young entrepreneurs. Commerce is written into our city’s DNA, and alongside numerous Fortune 500 companies, we have an abundance of thriving startups.
What would you miss most about the area if you had to leave? The people. I travel often and encounter a lot of personalities, and when friends visit here I continually hear that we are so friendly. How do you interact with your community? I work a lot, but value the time I get to contribute to nonprofits or any opportunity to give back to a variety of issues. I have a soft spot for education and teach a government class at Richland College to empower young men and women to stand up and take their place in the world. Fortunately, my work enables me to interact with a number of different causes that are important to me.
MOVING CHECKLIST SIX WEEKS UNTIL MOVE:
❏ Contact a real estate
agent in Dallas. Many advertise in this guide. ❏ Start getting estimates from moving companies. ❏ Find out what expenses your employer will cover. FOUR WEEKS:
❏ Request copies of
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❏ Check the pre-
registration procedures for enrolling children in school. (See Education section on p. 130.) Get children’s transcripts and a list of textbooks they are currently using. Obtain a copy of the grading system at the current school. Ask teachers for a statement describing the student’s achievement level and interests. Get official written descriptions of any unusual courses taken.
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medical, dental, veterinary records, and birth certificates. Notify the post office of your new address and obtain a changeof-address kit. Send change-of-address cards to friends, subscription services, creditors, alumni associations, and insurance companies. Begin packing seldomused items and dispose of unwanted items through charities. (Get receipts for tax purposes.) Contact the IRS for forms and regulations regarding taxdeductible moving expenses. Transfer or arrange for insurance in Dallas to cover your home, furnishings, and automobile.
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THREE WEEKS:
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❏ Arrange to have
❏ Discontinue delivery
appliances, utilities, laundry, phone, and cable television disconnected. Check on deposits. Set up connections at your new home. ❏ Make travel arrangements. TWO WEEKS:
❏ Handle bills, stocks,
investments, and banking transfers. ❏ Make special arrangements for transporting pets and plants. Some plants may not be transported across state lines—check with your moving company. ❏ Clean cupboards. ❏ Plan remaining meals so you can pack what you don’t need.
services, such as the newspaper. ❏ Clean and sort items in garage and attic. ❏ Clean out your safetydeposit box and place all valuables and documents together. Either carry them with you or send them ahead by registered, insured mail.
❏ Pack luggage. Set
aside items you will need immediately upon arrival—a few dishes, pots and pans, towels, soap, bedding, light bulbs, flashlights, and toilet paper. ❏ Leave forwarding address with apartment manager or new tenant. MOVING DAY:
❏ Reconfirm your TWO DAYS:
❏ Defrost and dry
refrigerators/freezers.
❏ Arrange for cash or
traveler’s checks for trip expenses and payment to the mover upon delivery. ❏ Reconcile and close checking account. Withdraw savings. ❏ Conclude any matters relating to the lease or sale of your home. ❏ Have movers pack.
delivery date with your mover and provide directions to your new residence. ❏ Pay close attention to the mover’s paperwork. You will need to sign it upon completion of loading. ❏ Supervise the movers to make sure your instructions are understood. ❏ Double-check residence for forgotten items before leaving. SUMMER 2016
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ESSENTIALS
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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO GET ESTABLISHED, MAKE CONNECTIONS, AND FEEL AT HOME 1. FIRST THINGS FIRST: MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS. Research shows that knowing the people who live around you is good for both your physical and mental health. Don’t wait for your neighbors to come to you—be your own welcome wagon. 2. READ UP ON TEXAS AND DFW LAWS that could impact you. See our list on page 172. 3. GET YOUR VEHICLE INSPECTED. Texas requires an annual state vehicle safety and emissions inspection. Many mechanic shops, gas stations, and oil change locations offer these inspections. Find one near you at txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/vi/ vIactivestationlocator. Be sure to take your proof of insurance. SHUTTERSTOCK
4. GET YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION STICKER AND LICENSE PLATES. You can do this at your county tax assessor-collector’s office. You’ll need to show proof of ownership, such as registration or title from your previous home state, as well as proof of insurance and inspection papers. 5. APPLY FOR A TEXAS DRIVER’S LICENSE at the Texas Department of Public Safety office in your area. To find the location nearest you, go to txdps.state.tx.us or call 512-424-2600.
it breaks. Having the people you will need in place before you need them is peace of mind. We think the best way to do this is to ask neighbors and co-workers for referrals.
6. If you’re going to commute to work via public transportation, FIND YOUR NEAREST DART (OR TRE) STATION OR BUS STOPS and plot your route. See our map on page 158 for routes. Buy passes and do a test ride.
12. IF YOU HAVE KIDS, REGISTER THEM IN SCHOOL. If they’ll be walking to school, map out their route and do a test run. If they’ll be taking the bus, find out the schedules and routes. If school has already started, arrange a parentteacher conference to start things off right.
7. If you’ll commute by car, MAP OUT FIRST AND SECONDARY ROUTES. If toll roads are in your future, get a TollTag. See the Access section for toll road maps and TollTag info. Test your routes. 8. DRIVE OTHER ROADS, TOO. DFW is a big place, and it can be difficult to budget for traffic. As you have time, pick a neighborhood that is not your own and drive to it. Do it a couple of times during different parts of the day. Then challenge yourself to get there and back home without using GPS. This will help you orient yourself to the area and make life easier when you need to get someplace out of your comfort zone. 9. PRINT OUT EMERGENCY NUMBERS, such as fire, ambulance, police, etc. Program these numbers into your phone as well. We have a list for you in this section, pages 167-169. 10. LOCATE THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM NEAREST YOUR HOME. See our hospitals map in the Living section on page 112. Take a test drive to determine the fastest route before you need it. Likewise, find the nearest urgent care center to your home and office—and review your health insurance policy to discover what it covers. 11. FIND A NEW DOCTOR. Find a new dentist. Find a new hairdresser. Find a guy to fix your car when
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13. If you have a dog, SCOUT OUT DOG PARKS. We’ve got a map for you in the Living section on page 106. Ask around for a veterinarian referral or check out a vet’s office close to your home. Locate the all-night emergency vet clinic in your neighborhood. 14. GET UP TO SPEED ON CURRENT LOCAL NEWS. Subscribe to the newspaper or a community magazine, or bookmark the related websites. Check your cable television channels for local news stations and program your radio with your favorites. 15. READ UP ON OUR PAST. The Internet can help you do this. 16. JOIN A GYM near your home or office. It’s a good way to meet people and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Alternatively, you may want to join a club, professional organization, or special interest group. DFW has an abundance of running clubs, book clubs, car clubs, environmental groups, theater troupes, and more. You’re sure to find something that suits your interests. 17. If you’re keen on local politics, ATTEND A TOWN HALL MEETING. We’ve got a list of local government offices, pages 167-169, in this section. Call the one
in your community and ask about open meetings or visit their website. 18. REGISTER TO VOTE and locate your polling place. Go to votexas.org or dallascountyvotes. org for information. 19. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW CO-WORKERS. Join an after-work happy hour or ask someone to lunch or coffee. 20. If religion is an important part of your life, EXPLORE THE CHURCHES, TEMPLES, MOSQUES, OR SYNAGOGUES in Dallas-Fort Worth. Our area has a plentiful and diverse selection of places to worship, so if your first selection isn’t the right fit, there’s likely another choice just around the corner. 21. GET OUTSIDE. DFW has a lot to offer an outdoors enthusiast. Check out our Living section on pages 105-110 for hiking trails, cycling paths, running trails, lakes, parks, and more. 22. SUPPORT THE HOME TEAM. Whatever your interest—football, basketball, baseball, hockey—we’ve got game. See our map and a list of upcoming events in the Living section on page 97. It’s also fun to connect with your college alumni group so you can support your own teams. It’s a good way to meet people with a background similar to yours and feel more at home. 23. VOLUNTEER. It’s good to give back, but helping out in your new community is also a great way to meet like-minded people. See resources for those interested in volunteering with area charities in this section. 24. GET SOME SLEEP. Moving is stressful. Take care of yourself.
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SALES TAX RATES STATE: 6 1/4% (.0625) CITY: 1/4% (.0025) – 2% (.02), depending on local rate COUNTY: 1/2% (.005) – 1.5% (.015), depending on local rate TRANSIT: 1/4 % (.0025) – 1% (.01), depending on local rate SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS: 1/8% (.00125) – 2% (.02), depending on local rate
When you move to Texas, you won’t pay a personal income tax at the state or local level. You also won’t pay a local occupation tax or local wage tax. This means more money in your paycheck. Instead, you pay for local government services, such as education, through local property taxes, sales taxes, and business taxes. It’s a balance, to be sure, but for people who are moving to DFW from high-income-tax states, this change can feel like a financial windfall. 2014 COUNTY TAX RATES Collin (CCD) . . . . . . . .$0.319460 Dallas (CCD, HD, SET) . . . . .$0.663875 Denton . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.272200 Tarrant (CCD, HD, WD) . . . . . .$0.661397 2014 CITY TAX RATES Addison . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.561800 Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.540000 Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.649000 Argyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.397500 Arlington . . . . . . . . . . .$0.648000 Aubrey . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.588482 Azle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.668000 Balch Springs . . . . . .$0.803000 Bartonville . . . . . . . . .$0.270067 Bedford . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.494830 Benbrook . . . . . . . . . . .$0.657500 Blue Mound. . . . . . . . .$0.750000 Blue Ridge . . . . . . . . . .$0.589522 Burleson . . . . . . . . . . .$0.740000 Carrollton . . . . . . . . . .$0.615375 Cedar Hill . . . . . . . . . . .$0.698760 Celina . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.645000 Cockrell Hill. . . . . . . . .$0.811657 Colleyville . . . . . . . . . .$0.355900 Coppell . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.606490 Copper Canyon . . . . .$0.297505 Corinth . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.594890 Crowley . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.696829 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.797000 Dalworthington . . . .$0.262739 Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denton . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.689750 DeSoto . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.757400 Double Oak . . . . . . . . .$0.224810 Duncanville. . . . . . . . .$0.758447 Edgecliff Village . . . .$0.305216 Euless . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.467500
Everman . . . . . . . . . . .$1.255205 Fairview . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.359999 Farmers Branch . . . .$0.602267 Farmersville . . . . . . . .$0.785736 Flower Mound . . . . . .$0.439000 Forest Hill . . . . . . . . . .$0.996054 Fort Worth . . . . . . . . .$0.855000 Frisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.460000 Garland. . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.704600 Glenn Heights . . . . . .$0.795000 Grand Prairie . . . . . . .$0.669998 Grapevine . . . . . . . . . .$0.332439 Haltom City. . . . . . . . .$0.699990 Haslet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.292785 Hickory Creek . . . . . .$0.401367 Highland Park . . . . . .$0.220000 Highland Village . . . .$0.439000 Hurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.606000 Hutchins . . . . . . . . . . .$0.710907 Irving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.594100 Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.660000 Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.437190 Kennedale . . . . . . . . . .$0.747500 Krugerville . . . . . . . . .$0.389450 Krum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.647489 Lake Dallas . . . . . . . . .$0.701929 Lake Worth . . . . . . . . .$0.467828 Lakeside . . . . . . . . . . .$0.379260 Lancaster . . . . . . . . . .$0.867500 Lavon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.455700 Lewisville. . . . . . . . . . .$0.436086 Little Elm . . . . . . . . . . .$0.664970 Lowry Crossing . . . . .$0.229777 Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.320661 Mansfield. . . . . . . . . . .$0.710000 McKinney. . . . . . . . . . .$0.583000 Melissa . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.610000 Mesquite . . . . . . . . . . .$0.640000 Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.550000 North Richland Hills $0.610000 Northlake . . . . . . . . . .$0.295000 Oak Point . . . . . . . . . . .$0.573000
DFW COMMUNITIES SALES TAX SAMPLE 2013 Rates PER $100 CITY
STATE RATE
PLANO DALLAS DENTON FORT WORTH
0.0625 0.0625 0.0625 0.0625
CITY RATE
OTHER RATES
TOTAL RATE
0.010 0.010 0.015 0.010
0.0100 0.0100 0.0050 .0005 MTA, .005 CCD
0.0825 0.0825 0.0825 0.0825
NOTES: MTA = Metropolitian Transit Authorities, CCD = Crime Control District SOURCE: Texas Comptrollers Office
Pantego . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.420000 Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.350984 Pelican Bay . . . . . . . . .$0.898499 Pilot Point . . . . . . . . . .$0.644349 Plano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.488600 Ponder . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.563485 Princeton . . . . . . . . . .$0.721800 Prosper . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.520000 Richardson . . . . . . . . .$0.635160 Richland Hills . . . . . . .$0.528094 River Oaks . . . . . . . . . .$0.850351 Roanoke. . . . . . . . . . . .$0.375120 Royse City . . . . . . . . . .$0.677100 Rowlett . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.747173 Sachse . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.770819 Saginaw . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.510000 Sanger . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.679500 Sansom Park . . . . . . .$0.704741 Seagoville . . . . . . . . . .$0.713800 Shady Shores . . . . . .$0.314625 Southlake . . . . . . . . . .$0.462000 Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . .$0.407962 The Colony . . . . . . . . .$0.672500 Trophy Club. . . . . . . . .$0.490000 University Park . . . . .$0.269790 Van Alstyne. . . . . . . . .$0.612639 Watauga . . . . . . . . . . .$0.591216 Westlake . . . . . . . . . . .$0.156340 Westworth Village . .$0.492000 White Settlement . .$0.690660 Wilmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.436600 Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.878900 2014 SCHOOL TAX RATES Aledo ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.425200 Allen ISD. . . . . . . . . . . .$1.640000 Anna ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.540000 Argyle ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.570050 Arlington ISD . . . . . . .$1.348110 Aubrey ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.510000 Azle ISD . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.203000 Birdville ISD . . . . . . . .$1.435000
Bland ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.516300 Blue Ridge ISD . . . . . .$1.597500 Burleson ISD . . . . . . .$1.540000 Carroll ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.400000 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.303300 Castleberry ISD. . . . .$1.399700 Cedar Hill ISD . . . . . . .$1.525000 Celina ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.640000 Collin College (CCD) $0.081960 Community ISD. . . . .$1.615000 Coppell ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.449000 Crowley ISD . . . . . . . .$1.650000 Dallas County Community College (CCD). . . . .$0.081960 Dallas ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.282085 Denton ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.540000 DeSoto ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.470000 Duncanville ISD. . . . .$1.410000 Eagle Mountain-. . . .$1.540000 Saginaw ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Era ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.145000 Everman ISD . . . . . . .$1.510000 Farmersville ISD . . . .$1.430895 Ferris ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.325000 Fort Worth ISD . . . . .$1.322000 Frisco ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.460000 Garland ISD. . . . . . . . .$1.253300 Godley ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.195500 Grand Prairie ISD . . .$1.465000 Grapevine- . . . . . . . . .$1.320100 Colleyville ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunter ISD. . . . . . . . . .$1.620000 Highland Park ISD . .$1.118100 Hurst-Euless- . . . . . .$1.375000 Bedford ISD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irving ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.435000 Keller ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.540000 Kennedale ISD . . . . . . $1.514717 Krum ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.540000 Lake Dallas ISD . . . . .$1.670000 Lake Worth ISD . . . . .$1.670000 Lancaster ISD . . . . . .$1.370120
Leonard ISD . . . . . . . .$1.270960 Lewisville ISD. . . . . . .$1.477000 Little Elm ISD . . . . . . .$1.540000 Lovejoy ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.560000 Mansfield ISD. . . . . . .$1.527100 McKinney ISD. . . . . . .$1.670000 Melissa ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.540000 Mesquite ISD . . . . . . .$1.410000 Northwest ISD. . . . . .$1.452500 Pilot Point ISD . . . . . .$1.370000 Plano ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.448000 Ponder ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.380800 Princeton ISD . . . . . .$1.620000 Prosper ISD . . . . . . . .$1.670000 Richardson ISD . . . . .$1.340050 Rockwall ISD . . . . . . .$1.440000 Royse City ISD . . . . . .$1.670000 Sanger ISD . . . . . . . . .$1.372067 Slidell ISD . . . . . . . . . .$1.125000 Sunnyvale ISD . . . . . .$1.410000 Trenton ISD. . . . . . . . . $1.451400 Van Alstyne ISD. . . . .$1.520000 Tarrant County . . . . .$0.149500 College (CCD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Settlement ISD . . . . . . . . . $1.540000 Whitewright ISD . . . .$1.370000 Wylie ISD . . . . . . . . . . .$1.640000 2014 OTHER TAX RATES Dallas County Parkland Hospital (HD) . . . . . . .$0.286000 Dallas County School Equalization (SE) . . .$0.010000 Tarrant County Water District (WD) $0.020000 Tarrant County Hospital (HD) . . . . . . .$0.227897 CCD=Community College District SET=School Equalization Tax HD=Hospital District WD=Water District
Source: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Tarrant Appraisal Districts, Black’s Guide
SAMPLE TAX INFORMATION FOR DFW COMMUNITIES CITY
COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
PLANO
$0.488600
COLLIN
$0.225000
PLANO ISD
$1.439000
DALLAS
$0.797000
DALLAS
$0.243100
DALLAS ISD
$1.282085
DENTON
$0.689750
DENTON
$0.262000
DENTON ISD
$1.540000
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TARRANT
$0.264000
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2015 RATE PER $100 OF TAXABLE VALUATION
FORT WORTH ISD
$1.322000
OTHER CCD SET HD CCD
$0.081960 $0.010000 $0.286000 $0.123650
WD HD
$0.020000 $0.227897
CCD
$0.149500
TOTAL $2.234560 $2.741835 $2.491750 $2.838397
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MUST-HAVE CONTACT INFO Addison, Town of
972-450-7001
addisontx.gov
Haslet, City of
817-439-5931
haslet.org
Allen Economic Development Corporation
972-727-0250
allentx.com
HEB Economic Development Foundation
817-540-1053
heb.org
Arlington, City of
817-459-6777
arlingtontx.gov
Hickory Creek, Town of
940-497-2528
hickorycreek-tx.gov
Highland Village, City of
972-899-5131
highlandvillage.org
Hurst, City of
817-788-7044
ci.hurst.tx.us
Hutchins, City of
972-225-4449
hutchinsedc.org
Irvingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Las Colinas Economic Development Commission
214-507-5091
irvingchamber.com
Johnson County Economic Development Corporation Justin Economic Development Corporation Kaufman Economic Development Corporation
817-866-0820
johnsoncountytx.org
940-648-3800
cityofjustin.com
972-932-5332
kaufmanedc.org
Keene, City of
817-641-3337 ext. 36 817-743-4000 903-498-3191 817-985-2100 940-497-2226 817-237-1211 ext. 225
keenetx.com
972-218-1300
lancaster-tx.com
972-219-3400 214-975-0406
cityoflewisville.com littleelmtx.us
817-453-1006
mansfield-texas.com
972-562-5430
mckinneyedc.com
972-288-7711
ci.mesquite.tx.us
972-775-3481
cedmidlothian.org
972-468-4030
murphytx.org
817-640-3300
nctcog.org
817-427-6060
nrhtx.com
817-617-3705
townofpantego.com
940-686-2165
cityofpilotpoint.org
972-208-8300
planotexas.org
972-941-7000 972-734-2416 972-346-3502 817-281-9376 972-617-3638
plano.gov princetontx.gov prosperedc.com netarrant.org redoaktx.org
972-792-2800
telecomcorridor.com
817-491-2411
roanoketexas.com
972-772-0025
rockwall.com
972-463-2489 972-524-4700
rowlett.com roysecity.com
972-675-0562
sachseedc.com
817-232-4640 940-458-7702
saginaw.tx.us sangertexas.org
972-287-9944
seagovilleedc.com
903-868-2566
sedco.org
Athens Economic Development Corporation
903-675-4617
athensedc.com
Azle, City of
817-444-2541
ci.azle.tx.us
Balch Springs, City of
972-286-4477
cityofbalchsprings.com
Bedford, City of
817-952-2101
ci.bedford.tx.us
Benbrook Economic Development Corporation
817-249-3000
benbrook.org
Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation
940-683-3490
cityofbridgeport.net
Burleson, City of
817-426-9600
burlesontx.com
Carrollton, City of
972-466-3000
cityofcarrollton.com
Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation
972-291-5132
cedarhilltx.com
Celina Economic Development Corporation
972-382-8949
celinaedc.com
Cleburne, City of
817-645-0900
cleburne.net
Colleyville, City of
817-503-1000
colleyville.com
Keller, City of Kemp, City of Kennedale, City of Lake Dallas, City of
Commerce Economic Development Corporation
903-886-1121
commercetx.org
Lake Worth, City of
Coppell, City of
972-462-0022
ci.coppell.tx.us
Corinth Economic Development Corporation
940-498-3284
cityofcorinth.com
Crandall Economic Development Corporation
972-427-8300
crandalledc.com
Dallas, City of
214-670-1221
dallascityhall.com
Dallas County
214-653-7011
dallascounty.org
Dallas Regional Chamber
214-746-6600
dallaschamber.org
Decatur Economic Development Corporation
940-627-9109
decaturtx.org
Denison Development Alliance
903-464-0883
denisontx.org
Denton Chamber of Commerce
940-382-7151
dentonedp.com
DeSoto Economic Development Corporation
972-230-9611
dedc.org
Duncanville, City of
972-780-5000
ci.duncanville.tx.us
Ennis, City of
972-878-1234 ext. 2238
ennis-texas.com
Lancaster Economic Development Corporation Lewisville, City of Little Elm, City of Mansfield Economic Development Corporation McKinney Economic Development Corporation Mesquite, City of Midlothian Economic Development Corporation Murphy Economic Development Corporation North Central Texas Council of Governments North Richland Hills, City of Pantego Economic Development Corporation Pilot Point, City of Plano Economic Development City of Plano Princeton, City of Prosper, Town of Quad Cities DFW Red Oak, City of Richardson Economic Development Corporation Roanoke, City of Rockwall Economic Development Corporation Rowlett, City of Royse City Sachse Economic Development Corporation Saginaw, City of Sanger, City of Seagoville Economic Development Corporation Sherman Economic Development Corporation
Euless, City of
817-685-1422
eulesstx.gov
Everman, City of
817-293-0525
evermantx.net
Fairview Economic Development Corporation
972-562-0522
fairviewtexas.org
Farmers Branch, City of
972-919-2512
farmersbranch.info
Farmersville Economic Development Corporation
972-782-6151
farmersvilletx.com
Flower Mound, Town of
972-539-7378
flower-mound.com
Forest Hill, City of
817-568-3000
foresthilltx.org
Forney Economic Development Corporation
972-564-5808
forneytexasedc.org
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
817-336-2491 ext. 228
fortworthchamber.com
Frisco Economic Development Corporation
972-668-5550
friscoedc.com
Garland Chamber of Commerce
972-272-7551
garlandchamber.com
Glenn Heights, City of
972-223-1690
glennheights.com
Grand Prairie, City of
972-237-8081
gptx.org
Grapevine, City of
817-410-3135
ci.grapevine.tx.us
Greenville Economic Development Corporation
800-295-4141
ci.greenville.tx.us
Haltom City
817-222-7723
haltomcitytx.com
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cityofkeller.com kempedc.com cityofkennedale.com lakedallas.com lakeworthtx.org
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(CONTINUED) MUST-HAVE CONTACT INFO Southlake, City of
817-748-8400
cityofsouthlake.com
State of Texas Economic Development & Tourism
800-843-5781
governor.state.tx.us
Sunnyvale, City of
972-226-7177
townofsunnyvale.org
Terrell Chamber of Commerce
972-563-5703
The Colony Economic Development Corporation
972-624-3127
Trophy Club, Town of
Dallas Police Department / Jack Evans Police Headquarters
214-671-3001
Dallas Public Library
214-670-1400
DFW Airport
972-973-8888
terrelltexas.com
Emergency Preparedness
214-670-4275
thecolonyedc.org
Garbage Collection
214-670-8613
682-831-4600
ci.trophyclub.tx.us
Environmental & Health Services
214-670-3092
Watauga, City of
817-514-5813
cowtx.org
Love Field Airport
214-670-6073
Waxahachie, City of
469-309-4000
waxahachie.com
Mayor’s Office
214-670-4054
Weatherford ED Authority
817-594-9429 ext. 102
ci.weatherford.tx.us
Court & Detention Services
214-670-0109
Westlake, Town of
817-490-5720
westlake-tx.org
Park and Recreation
214-670-4100
Wilmer, City of
972-441-3574
Taxes
214-631-0910
Wylie, Development Corp. of
972-442-7901
Tree Trimming (for trees too close to power lines), TXU
972-791-2888
Visitor Information Center
214-571-1000
Zoning
214-948-4480
wylieedc.com
DFW AREA APPRAISAL DISTRICTS Collin County Appraisal District
469-742-9200
collincad.org
Dallas County Appraisal District
214-631-0910
dallascad.org
Delta County Appraisal District
903-395-4118
delta-cad.org
Denton County Appraisal District
940-349-3800
dentoncad.com
Ellis Central Appraisal District
972-937-3552
elliscad.com
Hunt County Appraisal District
903-408-4000
Johnson County Central Appraisal District
817-648-3000
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
800-525-5555
txdps.state.tx.us
hctax.info
Dallas Courtesy Patrol
214-653-3465
dallascounty.org/ department/sheriff/ courtesy_patrol.php
johnsoncad.com
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
214-749-2662
dart.org
North Texas Tollway Authority
214-461-2000
ntta.org
NTTA Roadside Assistance
972-444-4357
Kaufman County Appraisal District
972-932-6081
kaufman-cad.org
Parker County Appraisal District
817-596-0077
parkercad.org
Rockwall Central Appraisal District
972-771-2034
rockwallcad.com
DFW WORKFORCE BOARDS
Tarrant County Appraisal District
817-284-0024
tad.org
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
888-548-9675
dfwjobs.com
940-627-3081
appraisaldistrict. net/countyappraisal. asp?county=wise
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
817-413-4000
workforcesolutions.net
Wise County Appraisal District
DALLAS COUNTY Agricultural Extension Service
972-231-5362
County Commissioners Court
214-653-7361
County General Information
214-653-7475
County Judge
214-653-7555
County Taxes
214-653-7811
County Welfare
214-819-1800 ext. 1801
District Attorney
214-653-3600
Health Department
214-819-2000
Immunizations
214-819-2000
Justice Center (Inmate Affairs)
214-761-9025
Marriage License
214-653-7099
Vital Statistics/Records
214-670-3248
Voter Registration
214-819-6389
CITY OF DALLAS Emergency
911
Animal Control
311
Building Inspection
214-948-4480
Chamber of Commerce
214-746-6600
City Council
214-670-4050
City Manager
214-670-3296
Civil Service Board
214-670-3748
Controller
214-670-3538
Dallas City Services
311
Dallas Convention Center
214-939-2724
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Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas 214-421-2460
wfsdallas.com
HUMAN SERVICES AND SPECIAL NEEDS American Cancer Society American Red Cross – Dallas American Red Cross – Fort Worth Arthritis Foundation Austin Street Shelter Callier Center for Communications Disorders – UT Dallas Cancer Care Services Catholic Charities Child Care Associates Dallas Life Foundation Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind Dallas Urban League Deaf Action Center
800-227-2345 214-678-4800
Down Syndrome Guild
214-267-1374
Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas ECI of Richardson Goodwill Industries of Dallas Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Greater Dallas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
817-332-7171
Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center
817-335-9137 800-283-7800 214-428-4242 214-905-3000 817-921-0653 214-638-4997 817-838-0055 214-421-1380 214-821-2375 214-413-1760 214-521-0407
972-705-5291 214-638-2800 817-332-7866 214-522-8600
214-521-4673
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Dallas Life Foundation
214-421-1380
dallaslife.org
Lift
214-824-2000
lift-texas.org
817-335-5405
North Dallas Shared Ministries
972-620-8696
ndsm.org
The Salvation Army
214-630-5611
salvationarmyusa.org
877-275-6233
The Stewpot
214-746-2785
thestewpot.org
North Dallas Shared Ministries
972-620-8696
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
214-978-0000
unitedwaydallas.org
Poison Center
800-222-1222
Visiting Nurse Association
214-689-0000
vnatexas.org
Rape Crisis Center Dallas
972-641-7273
Volunteer Center
214-826-6767
volunteernorthtexas.org
Recovery Resource Council (Alcoholism & Drug Abuse)
817-332-6329
West Dallas Community Centers
214-760-8353
westdallas.org
The Salvation Army
214-424-7200
Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas
214-828-1000
African Chamber of Commerce
214-628-2569
The ARC of Dallas
214-634-9810
972-241-6450
The ARC of Greater Tarrant County
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas
817-877-1474
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas
972-241-8250
The Bridge Emergency Youth Services
817-335-4673
British-American Business Council of North Texas
214-229-8801
The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center of Tarrant County
817-924-9572 214-637-6117
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
214-421-5200
Union Gospel Mission United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Dallas
800-999-1898
East African Chamber of Commerce
214-267-9189
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
214-978-0000
French-American Chamber of Commerce, DFW
972-241-0111
Youth Crisis and Runaway Hotline
800-621-4000 (24 hours)
Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas
214-521-6007
Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce
972-230-0501
214-828-4192
ETHNIC CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
HEALTHCARE SERVICES Dallas County Dental Society
972-386-5741
Israel Chamber of Commerce
214-272-4817
Dallas County Medical Society
214-948-3622
713-960-0845
DFW Hospital Council
972-719-4900
Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce
Health Industry Council of DFW
972-256-2291
U.S. China Chamber of Commerce
312-368-9911
Tarrant County Medical Society
817-732-2825
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
214-978-0000
U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce
214-346-9559
United Way of Tarrant County
817-258-8000
U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
214-651-4300
Visiting Nurse Association
214-905-6053
HELPFUL WEBSITES
CHILD CARE LICENSING OFFICES Dallas
214-951-7902 / 800-582-6036
Denton
940-381-3447
Fort Worth
800-582-8286 / 817-321-8604
Plano
469-229-6900 ext. 6901
DISD Administration Building
972-925-3700
Athletics
972-749-2450
Attendance and Truancy
214-932-5030
Child Abuse/Domestic Violence
888-572-2873
Communications
972-925-3900
Counseling Services
972-925-3505
Customer Service Center
Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
visitdallas.com
Dallas Morning News
dallasnews.com
Dallas Police Department
dallaspolice.net
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
fortworth.com
Fort Worth Police Department
fortworthpd.com
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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DFW CONSULATES Canada
214-922-9806
France
214-953-0100 ext. 105
Germany
214-748-4915 / 214-752-3684
Iceland
214-272-2363
Japan
972-713-8683
972-925-5555
Mexico
214-932-8670
Early Childhood Education
972-925-8930
Republic of Korea
972-701-0108
Health Services
972-925-3386
Romania
214-522-3799
Physical Education
972-925-6790
Slovak Republic
214-251-8020
Safe and Drug-Free Schools
972-925-8040
South Africa
214-943-1068
Special Education
972-581-4100
Spain
214-373-1200
Sweden
972-991-8013
Switzerland
214-965-1025
Taiwan
972-436-4242
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS American Red Cross
214-678-4800
redcross.org/tx/dallasfort-worth/locations
Austin Street Shelter
214-428-4242
austinstreet.org
Thailand
214-934-0022 ext. 2204
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
214-871-0876
bbbs.org
Tunisia
972-267-4191
ccgd.org
Uganda
972-387-7860 ext. 13
United Kingdom
214-978-8930
Community Council of Greater Dallas
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214-379-4357
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Start talking to people about Dallas, and you’ll quickly realize there’s more here than just the city of Dallas. The official North Texas metropolitan area comprises 13 counties and more than 9,300 square miles, making it the largest land-locked metropolitan area in the United States. With more than 200 cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, there is the perfect community for everyone. Each community has its own personality, places of worship, schools, entertainment options, and more. Finding the part of town that makes the most sense for you just takes a little time. With a bit of guidance and patience, you’ll find a place that works for you, whether you are looking for an urban apartment as a single person with a pet or a spacious address in the suburbs for your family of five. The Communities section, in the front of this magazine, breaks down Dallas neighborhoods, the suburbs, and outlying areas. Graford
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Boyd Aurora
Reno Sanctuary
Rhome
Newark
Briar CDP
Springtown
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Lakeside
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Haltom City
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Willow Park Hudson ‘Oaks
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Annetta South
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Edgecliff Village
Everman
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Crowley
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Oak Trail Shores CDP
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Aubrey
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Melissa
Krugerville Krum Denton
Prosper
Cross Roads
DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Shady Shores
New Hope McKinney
Oak Point
Little Elm Frisco
Corinth Lake Dallas Hickory Creek Lewisville Argyle Lake Copper Canyon Highland Village Bartonville
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Double Oak
Farmersville
The Colony
Hebron
Lewisville
Lucas
Plano
Caddo Mills
Josephine
Parker
St. Paul
Murphy
Nevada Lavon
Wylie
Royse City
Westlake
Grapevine Lake Southlake
Addison
Grapevine
Garland
Farmers Branch
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Irving
Euless
Bedford
Lake ROCKWALL MUNICIPAL Ray AIRPORT Hubbard Rockwall
Rowlett
DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Colleyville
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Richardson
ADDISON AIRPORT
Carrollton
Coppell
Keller
Richland Hills
Princeton
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Flower Mound
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Highland Park
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White Rock Lake
Union Valley
Fate
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Heath
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Sunnyvale
Pantego Grand Prairie
Dalworthington Gardens Arlington
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Mountain Creek Lake
Terrell
Talty
Seagoville
Mansfield
Hutchins
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DeSoto
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Oak Ridge
Kaufman
Oak Grove
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Post Oak Bend City
Crandall
Ferris
Ovilla
Scurry
Pecan Hill
Midlothian
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Balch Springs
Duncanville
Joe Pool Lake
Cedar Hill Rendon CDP
MESQUITE METRO AIRPORT
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ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Kennedale
Mesquite
DALLAS
Cockrell Hill
West Tawakoni
Rosser
Cottonwood Grays Prairie
Kemp
Palmer
Venus Waxahachie
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IT’S THE LAW Laws vary from state to state, city to city. Here are a few important laws that may be different in Texas and/or the area you plan to live in.
DRIVING LAWS DRIVER’S LICENSE You have 90 days to obtain a Texas driver’s license after moving to the state. If you are over 18 and already have a valid, unexpired license from another state, you won’t have to take the driving or knowledge test. To obtain your new Texas license you must: > Submit an application to your local Department of Public Safety > Provide proof of Texas residency > Submit a valid form of ID, such as a passport, unexpired military ID card, or U.S. Citizen Identification Card > Pay a $25 fee VEHICLE INSURANCE In Texas, you are required to have liability car insurance. It’s OK if your auto insurance was issued by another state, but it will have to meet the minimum coverage requirement. In Texas, all drivers must have at least $25,000 in coverage for property damage, $30,000 for each injured person, and $60,000 for injuries per incident. VEHICLE INSPECTION Texas requires that you get your car inspected annually. Take your proof of insurance to any number of certified Vehicle Inspection Stations and a technician will verify that your car, truck, or motorcycle meets the acceptable operation requirements and will provide a sticker to display on your windshield. If your car does not pass the inspection, you must make repairs prior to reinspection. VEHICLE REGISTRATION When you move to Texas, you have 30 days to register your vehicle. After passing the vehicle inspection, take that document, along with your proof of insurance and proof of ownership to your county tax assessor-collector, who will handle the initial registration process. You will be able to renew online in subsequent years. New registrations require a registration fee and a sales tax fee. New residents are not required to title their vehicles in Texas. HELMETS Texas does not require drivers or passengers of motorcycles to wear helmets. The state also does not require helmets for bicyclists. However, city regulations vary on the latter, and the city of Dallas requires helmets for bicyclists ages 17 and younger. For more on driving laws, go to dmv.org/tx-texas/safety-laws.php
GUN LAWS
LEGALITY There are no legal restrictions to purchasing a gun in Texas. You do not need to obtain a license
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to own a firearm or register a firearm that you own. It is legal to carry a shotgun or a rifle without having a handler’s license. Handguns can be carried in some places without a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL). LICENSING You may carry a concealed handgun in most places in Texas if you have a CHL, but you must carry the CHL with you. Texas has reciprocity agreements with 30 states. However, there are some places and circumstances you cannot carry a handgun legally even with a CHL. Owners of any establishment can prohibit handguns on their properties if they post a legal notice. For more on Texas gun laws, go to txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl
LABOR LAWS RIGHT TO WORK Texas is a right-to-work state. That means you cannot be denied employment for participation or nonparticipation in a labor union/organization. Your employer cannot discriminate against you for choosing to join or not join a union. Texas is also an employment-at-will state, which means the employer or employee can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with few exceptions. For more information on labor laws, go to texasattorneygeneral.gov/agency/ righttowork.shtml
SMOKING AND DRINKING LAWS USE/PURCHASE OF TOBACCO You must be older than 18 years of age to purchase tobacco products in Texas. SMOKING RESTRICTIONS Smoking is not allowed in public places in Dallas, including city parks, libraries, buses, or within 15 feet of any pedestrian entrance. The city of Dallas has also banned smoking in bars and restaurants. However, many of the surrounding communities do allow smoking in bars. DRINKING RESTRICTIONS The legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in Texas is 21. In Texas, driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or higher is considered driving while intoxicated (DWI). It is illegal in Texas to have open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of your vehicle while you are driving or parked on a public highway. DRY VERSUS WET AREAS A wet area is one in which sales of all alcoholic beverages are permitted at all times. A dry area is one in which some or all alcoholic beverage sales are restricted some or all the time. There are also partially wet areas in which beer and wine sales are legal, but the sale of liquor is not. DFW is a complicated patchwork of all of the above.
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE LAWS MARRIAGE/DIVORCE REQUIREMENTS To get married in Texas, you need to be at least 18 years old. Apply in person at a Texas County Clerk’s Office to receive your marriage license. Texas is a
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no-fault divorce state, meaning you do not have to prove wrongdoing to be granted a divorce. Texas does not stipulate that a couple must be separated for any period of time prior to getting a divorce. COMMON LAW MARRIAGE Texas recognizes common-law marriage. You and your partner simply need to either file a Declaration of Informal Marriage or agree that you are married, live together in Texas, and represent to other people that you are married to each other. DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS As of the summer of 2015, the State of Texas recognizes marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships between individuals of the same gender, per the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. For more on marriage and divorce, go to dshs. state.tx.us/Vital_Statistics/Verification_of_a_ Marriage_or_Divorce.aspx
EDUCATION LAWS KINDERGARTEN Texas does not require kindergarten. However, children ages 6 and over must attend school. TESTING Texas requires students to take standardized tests in grades 3-8 and high school end-ofcourse (EOC) exams. The tests are called the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) system. The number of EOC tests a student is required to take depends on what that student plans to do after graduation. For more on public education in Texas, go to tasb.org/legislative/documents/fullguide.pdf and see the Education section of this guide (beginning on page 130).
REAL ESTATE HOMESTEAD LAW The Texas Homestead Exemption reduces taxes by lowering a home’s taxable value. All school districts offer a $15,000 homestead exemption, and some taxing units offer a separate exemption based on a percentage of a home’s assessed value. The homestead exemption applies only if the property is the owner’s primary residence. There are additional exemptions for people over 65. Also under the Texas Homestead Exemption your residence is protected from the forced sale by creditors, with the exception of the lender, the IRS, or a contractor who works on your house and increases its value. When you buy a house, call the county appraisal district and ask for the forms for declaring your homestead. For more on the homestead exemption, go to comptroller.texas.gov/taxinfo/proptax/exemptions. html
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