3 CULTURE
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.
The Dallas Region is diverse and changing every day. The rapid influx of people has made us the fastest-growing U.S. metro over the past decade. Whether you’re looking for fine arts, entertainment, professional sports or giving back, you’ll never run out of activities in Dallas — fun here knows no bounds.
3 LIVING IN THE DALLAS REGION This chapter is divided into three main sections:
3 PARKS & OUTDOORS
■ The HOUSING section provides information to those looking for a home. Here, you’ll learn which neighborhoods are the most and least expensive, and how much can you expect to pay for utilities.
Dallas has over 230 sunny days a year — and lots of sunshine means lots of time to be outside. Dallasites have access to countless outdoor activities with sprawling parks, green spaces and several lakes featuring boating, water sports, and trails for mountain biking, road biking and hiking — you won’t have to go far to find your favorite spot.
■ GETTING AROUND covers airports, freeways and tollways, public transit and more — providing everything you need to get around like a local. ■ The EDUCATION section helps 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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3 COMMUNITIES
3 JOBS 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 the Dallas Region.
3 ESSENTIALS 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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