Rent vs buy in Dallas -what makes sense?
Hey folks, With a population of 14,440, Dallas is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Hey folks, With a population of 14,440, Dallas is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Property taxes are high but you get good s
Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The we...
Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $73,387 in Dallas. The median home value here is around $234,700, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Dallas sits at 190.2 per 100K. With a population of 14,440, Dallas is a small town. Property taxes are high but ...
Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Median household income is $73,387, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $73,387 in Dallas. Homes are going for about $234,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Dallas sits at 190.2 per 100K. Cost of li...
I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Dallas sits at 190.2 per 100K. With a population of 14,440, Dallas is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a ...
Been living here since 2023. Rent is about $1,355/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 14,440 people. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some ...
First post here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good s...
Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 14,440 people. With a population of 14,440, Dallas is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is s...
First post here. Been living here since 2007. Rent is about $1,355/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this?