Hi Friend,
Dallas is can be an awesome place to visit. They host “America's Team”, have a vibrant night-life scene, and great weekly happenings but is it really a place you want to move? Today, I am looking to explore with you 10 reasons NOT to move to Dallas TX.
- Cost of Living: Dallas is not a cheap place to live, with increasing influx of industry, the cost of living and home prices continue to soar.
- Sports are everything: The Cowboys are more of a religion than a sports team. Not a football fan? Best to keep that to yourself.
- Traffic: The traffic in Dallas can be horrendous particularly during rush hours.
- Fashion: This is not all of Dallas but the standards of dress is very different than other cities. Many women do not leave the house without a full-face of makeup and their hair done. Again, this is sort of a stereotype but you will notice it if you visit.
- Toll Roads: there are SO many toll roads. It is a necessity to purchase a toll pass to get around, but then of course you are stuff with toll charges, which stinks.
- Dallas is very spread out: Dallas has grown rather quickly and because of that sudden growth it has expanded outward instead of upward. This creates low walkability meaning you will need a car to get most anywhere.
- It is not always warm: Many people believe Texas is warm everywhere and all time but that is not the case, Dallas gets cold! From November to March it can be cold in the evenings/ nights and can sometimes drop below freezing.
- Crime rate: The Dallas crime rate is higher than more than 90% of the U.S. cities.
- Not close to any ocean: Being far from any sort of ocean makes for longer travel for a weekend-getaway. The closest beach is Galveston which is nearly 270 miles away.
- Low housing inventory: Due to an influx in relocations to Dallas the housing market is hard to navigate. There are few homes available, and of what is available, a majority are way over-priced.
If reading this list made you sad, don't be! I know each city has its fair share of pros and cons, I just thought it would be helpful to share the most common complaints for living in Dallas. No city is perfect but you should continue to keep HOUSTON in your home search. (: If you have any questions about your relocation to Texas, please contact me. Also, be sure to check below for additional resources that will assist you in your house hunt.
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