Where should we live?

My gf and I moved to Dallas in February 2020 from Virginia. Because of the pandemic we haven't done much here, so we don't know the area well.

We are both in our mid-20s and like to rock climb, go to breweries, play board games, and go on walks in parks. I work around farmers branch area, but we are mostly WFH now. We would like a 1 bedroom for under $1500

Any recommendations on where we should live?

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Based on what you and your gf like to do, I would highly recommend Austin. Just be ready for a monster commute.

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Husband and I also moved here from VA in 2019. We ended up buying in Mckinney but initially lived in the Addison area, right behind the Galleria mall. It was an excellent location central to all highways.
Downtown Addison also has a park and tons of restaurants and events happening.
If you can find anything in Legacy west area that has a lot of activities as well that would suit your lifestyle.
Also look in North Dallas area just south of Addison. Close to Bachman lake park (very reminiscent of Gravelly point park if you're from DC) and white Rock Lake park isn't far from there either.
Hope this helps!

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Love Addison! It feels less pretentious than some of the other neighborhoods and they have a free membership to a nice athletic club for all residents. It is also central to most places in Dallas.

Are you looking to buy or rent ?

I would recommend the village specifically the Dakota it’s just by Northpark mall.I currently live there, it has nice walking trails and they are just opening their new sports centre so lots of facilities. The pools are nice and they have a hot tub!

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