Pros and Cons of living in Dallas
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Dallas is cosmopolitan on the surface with a middle America vibe underneath. It’s relatively affordable, family-friendly, has a good job market and almost every chain restaurant or shopping chain you can think of, which is what many people want (because they’ve never had access to that kind of stuff). Everyone I know who moved here from smaller cities/states in the Midwest or South love Dallas, and almost everyone who has lived in a Tier 1/2 city like NYC/LA/DC/Chicago hate Dallas but tolerate it because it’s less expensive and their job here.
Overall, it’s probably one of the best Tier 3 cities to live in with good quality of life and affordability. It’s average, and that’s OK. It offers most of what most of middle America wants which is why it’s growing so fast. Just don’t expect anything world class.
Generally agree with your assessment SVP1, but most people greatly underestimate the size of the DFW area. According to the US Census, the DFW area is the 4th largest in the US (8+ million people), only behind NY, LA and Chicago, so I wouldn’t call it Tier-3 by that measure. I do agree that it does take time for people to adjust if they have moved from a different part of the country (I moved from the northeast). There is also that tired stereotype that people in the South are less well-educated, so a lot of people still bring that baggage with them. I adopted the “when in Rome” approach which helped me adjust to differences from “back home”
Pros
1. No income tax
2. Warm weather 9 mos of the year
3. Mostly clean
4. A lot to do
5. Somewhat centrally located
6. Good colleges nearby
7. Very nice sports arenas/stadiums
8. BBQ
9. Public schools with gifted programs
10. Hard on crime
11. High athletic competition (some may call it a con but my kids get to compete with some of the best athletes in the country without having to pay for travel)
Cons
1. Unreasonable abortion law
2. Excessive heat
3. Bad traffic in some areas
4. Rapidly rising property taxes
I wouldn’t say it’s a different political view from where I came from, just a different political view period. I’m overall a republican and heavily believe in the 2nd amendment. I feel very strongly that it’s MUCH harder to be a women and I empathize with women and think that decision is between them and god (and their doctor considering the major health risks women face with pregnancy).
I can’t be forced to give someone a kidney so I shouldn’t be forced to put my life at risk and be an incubator for a fetus.
I love Texas and don’t think I’ll ever move, despite the crazy hot summers.
Cons: it's Flat AF
Pros: No speed limit
There is a limit, it’s how slow you can go before getting rear ended or honked at. The limit is, go at least 80.
White Rock Lake.
Car destroying potholes, lack of sidewalks.
You may be more suited for a sedentary lifestyle in Plano.
Job market is a pro
A quick note on the property taxes: the rise is capped at a percentage for homesteads(primary residences) but not for investment/secondary homes.
Not going to disagree there. Most of the complaining I hear is from people who are mad their playhouses or rentals are going up, but the government doesn’t cut breaks for those who can afford multiple houses.