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Dallas, Texas, is a booming metropolis with opportunities and entertainment bursting at its seams

Dallas: The City Built for You
Besides having the appeal of future job growth projections at 45.1% over the next ten years, Dallas is also a treasure trove for those who love art, history, and entertainment. Dallas is home to a large urban arts district, a trendy food scene, and the Dallas Cowboys. If you’re a football fan, be sure to invest in real estate in Dallas.

History of Dallas

History of Dallas

Harris County History

Here are some interesting historical facts about Dallas for those wanting a bit of extra information about the county where they intend to invest in some real estate. The Caddo people were the first people to inhabit the area we know as Dallas. This habitation changed when Spanish colonists claimed the territory of Texas in the 18th century. The Spanish established a settlement in Dallas during their reign in the region. France also claimed the area of Dallas, but they did not develop much of a community. Besides Spain and France, four other flags have flown over the area claiming territory. Those flags are Mexico, the flag of the Republic of Texas, the Confederate flag, and the flag of the United States of America. The Adams–Onís Treaty took place between the United States and Spain in 1819, making modern-day Dallas a part of New Spain. This treaty was effective for two years when Mexico declared independence from Spain. The Dallas area then became a part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. This change remained in place until 1836 when Texas declared independence from Mexico. The Dallas area then became a part of the Republic of Texas. In 1839 John Neely Bryan started surveying the area around modern-day Dallas. In 1941, Bryan returned and established the settlement and named it ‘Dallas.’ The city’s namesake is unclear, with the most popular theory being that it was named after Vice President George M. Dallas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Other theories suggest it was named after his brother, Commodore Alexander James Dallas. By the end of the 19th century, Dallas had become a business and trading center because of the construction of railroads. This infrastructure was appealing to many and drew people from Texas, the South, and the Midwest searching for jobs. So naturally, with more people migrating to Dallas, the competition for jobs and houses also increased. During the World Wars, Dallas became a major manufacturing center for military automobiles for the United States and its Allied forces. More than 94,000 jeeps and 6,000 military trucks were built and assembled at the Ford plant in Dallas. Besides vehicles, more than 18,000 aircraft were built and assembled at the North American Aviation plant. One of Dallas’ most significant facts is that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this town. He was assassinated while traveling in his motorcade along Elm Street on November 22, 1963. As a result, the area where the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, fired the shot is now a museum that commemorates the former president’s life and accomplishments. So whether you are a business person looking for a new venture, parents looking for a place to raise their family, or a young professional trying to make it big, Dallas, TX, real estate is the city of opportunities. Here, you can establish your home or start your property investment portfolio to take care of your retirement.

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Things to do in Dallas

Things to do in Dallas

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Dallas offers tourists and residents a range of activities, such as:

Bishops arts district. This district is a shopping and entertainment neighborhood with many restaurants and bars to visit.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. This plaza is an artistic monument that serves as a place for reflection and remembrance.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The 66 acres of one of the top gardens in the country is the perfect breakaway from the busy city.
Six Flags Over Texas. This theme park, known as the Thrill Capital of Texas, has over 100 rides, with 14 being world-class roller coasters. It remains a favorite place for Dallas families to visit and is always full of tourists.
Deep Ellum entertainment district. This district is filled with rooftop bars, traditional speakeasies, piano bars, and salsa clubs.

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Location

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Location

The city of Dallas is located in North Texas. This city is 70 miles south of the Oklahoma border, 174 miles west of Louisiana, and roughly 250 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. Dallas is between 500 and 800 feet above sea level. Dallas is the official county seat of Dallas County, with sections of the city forming a part of neighboring counties, namely Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties. The total geographical area of Dallas is 385.8 square miles, with 45.3 square miles of it being water.

Dallas Demographics

Dallas Demographics

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Dallas is the third-most-populous city in Texas, having over 1.3 million residents, according to the 2020 United States census. A 2018 census determined that Dallas had over 521,000 households with over 137,000 children living in those households. The average household size and the average family size were three people. This census also found that 40.2% of these people owned the houses in which they lived.

In 2018, Dallas' median age was 33 years. The ratio between males and females was almost 1:1, with 99 males for every 100 females. The American Community Survey in 2018 found that the median income per household in Dallas was $52,210. The per capita income is about $35,487, and 18.1% of people in Dallas live below the poverty line. These figures provide proof of a healthy economy that supports buying Dallas, TX, real estate.

According to the United States Census Bureau's 2019 estimates, Hispanic or Latino Americans are the most prevalent race making up 41.2% of the Dallas population. In addition, 29.1% were white, 24.3% were Black and African American, 3.7% were Asian, 0.3% were American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.4% were from two or more races. Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders came to a total of 312 residents.

Dallas is the perfect city to move to if you are in search of work. However, the metropolis offers a range of job opportunities, so you need to ensure that your resume is up-to-date and you have the relevant experience and education.

Dallas is also an excellent city in which to start a business. This city charges no individual state income tax and has seen an increase in the start-up growth rate. In addition, business people looking to enter the tech industry are in luck, as one in every three tech jobs in the state of Texas is from the Dallas area.

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Arts in Dallas

Arts in Dallas

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Dallas is well known for opera, ballet, musicals, and symphony concerts. One of the city’s crown jewels is the Kalita Humphreys Theater, a part of the Dallas Theater Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The city’s art district also has the Dallas Museum of Art, sculpture gardens, galleries of Asian art, and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

If you are a historian at heart, Dallas offers a plethora of historical attractions. For example, the Pioneer Plaza houses a life-size bronze sculpture of a cattle drive with 70 head of cattle and three cowboys. In addition, the Old City Park has three dozen restored North Texas buildings from the 19th century, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza is near the location where he was assassinated.

Dallas also has a range of museums, recreational facilities, a planetarium, a zoo, an aquarium, and a horticulture center. And, if you enjoy your football, you will know of the Cowboys Stadium based in Arlington, which is home to the Dallas Cowboys.

Water fountain in a small garden in Highland Park, Texas

Schools in Dallas

Schools in Dallas

The city of Dallas has 451 schools. Three hundred and sixty-seven are public, and 84 are private. The city of Dallas spends approximately $11,054 per student every year and offers one teacher per 16 pupils, one librarian per 554 students, and one counselor per 469 children. If you search for higher education, Dallas offers a range of options. You can choose between universities, colleges, trade schools, and educational institutes in enclaves, satellite cities, and city suburbs. Some of the significant higher education facilities are the University of Texas at Dallas, the University of Dallas, North Texas, and the Dallas Christian College.

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Why Dallas?

Why Dallas?

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Dallas has a rich history with a booming economy, entertainment spaces, and outdoor areas which appeal to all walks of life. So if you’re looking for job opportunities, good schooling, or a bustling social life, Dallas is the place to be. Contact us if you want to place your name on the deed of Dallas, TX, real estate.

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