Relocation Guide - 1 Source DFW Realty

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Relo & Newcomer’s Guide
DFW Metroplex
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Welcome to Dallas and Fort Worth.
We at DFW Realty GMAC Real Estate want
to be the first ones to extend a warm friendly Texan “Howdy”. We are so pleased that
you have decided to move to this great city. Dallas has a lot to offer to anyone who is
searching for a professional career minded, metropolitan life as well as a settled relaxed
atmosphere that can be found in one of our outstanding communities. The Dallas area
has something for everyone, whether young, or old, raising a family or retired you have
come to the best place to call home.
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City of DALLAS
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Dallas is blessed with abundant sunshine: over 234 sunny days are enjoyed annually. Not
surprisingly, temperatures are high, with 96 days reaching over 90 degrees. Sixty-six degrees is the
year-round average, and Dallas residents can expect about 79 rainy days and 39 freezing days. The
warmest months are July and August with average high temperatures of 95 degrees and average
lows of 74 degrees. The coolest month is January, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 55 degrees.
Dallas has a young, diverse and growing population and labor market.
The city of Dallas, with close to 2 million residents, is the fifth largest city in the U.S. and the third
largest city in Texas.
The Dallas Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA), with a population of more than 3 million, is
the tenth largest in the U.S.
The Dallas/Fort Worth Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA), with 5 million people, is the
fifth largest metropolitan area in the country and is larger than 31 U.S. states. By 2010, the D/FW
CMSA is projected to be the fourth largest in the nation.
The Dallas metropolitan area is quite diverse with 40% of its population made up of Hispanics, AsianAmericans, African-Americans, and Native Americans.
The Dallas area, with a median population age of 32.1, has a young labor market compared to the
national average of 35.3.
There are approximately 3 million people in the Dallas PMSA civilian labor force, with an
unemployment rate around 5%, lower than the Texas unemployment rate of 5.1%.
Business Climate
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Dallas has a favorable business climate with a pro-business attitude . . .
The December 1999 issue of Fortune Magazine named Dallas the overall best city for business in
North America.
Dallas has no personal or corporate income tax and no state property or unitary tax.
Financial incentives are available such as: tax abatements, fee rebates, enterprise zones, Freeport
tax exemptions, foreign trade zones and expedited permitting.
If Dallas/Fort Worth were a country, it would be the 24th largest country in the world based on output,
with an estimated Gross Area Product in 1999 of over $210 billion.
Texas is a right-to-work state with approximately 6.4 percent unionized workers; only four other states
in the country have less unionization.
There are more than 150,000 businesses in the Dallas area and 6,000 corporate headquarters.
Dallas ranks seventh in the nation on the Fortune 500 list with 8 of the nation's largest public firms
headquartered in the city of Dallas, 19 headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Dallas ranked third in the nation on the Forbes 500 list, with 13 of the nation's largest private firms
headquartered in the city of Dallas and a total of 16 in the D/FW area.
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Transportation
Dallas is a major hub for air and ground transportation . . .
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Dallas' central U.S. location is equally close to North America's five largest business centers; New
York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Toronto. Dallas is located in the Central Time Zone,
one hour behind the East Coast and two hours ahead of the West, which extends the working day for
companies doing business on both coasts.
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport is the world's third busiest airport handling over 830,000
operations in 1999 and serving over 60 million passengers with an estimated 2,300 daily flights to
approximately 174 destinations, including 36 foreign destinations.
Dallas is served by 9 international and 21 domestic airlines, including DFW based American Airlines
and Dallas Love Field based Southwest Airlines.
DFW Airport has an annual impact on the North Texas economy of more than $11.2 billion and
supports nearly 211,000 jobs.
Dallas Love Field, conveniently located three miles from downtown Dallas, is a central hub for
regional business and commuter travel. In addition, there are 18 municipal and 7 private airports.
Direct flight time from Dallas to any city in the continental U.S. takes four hours or less.
Five interstate highways and nineteen other U.S. and state highways serve Dallas.
Average commute time is only 24 minutes in the Dallas area.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides a network covering 700-square-miles in Dallas and 13
surrounding suburban communities and serving 200,000 passengers a day.
67 miles of light rail and 37 miles of commuter rail in full operation
DART has completed the first 21 miles of its light rail system and 18 miles of commuter rail. By 2010,
DART plans to have two more lines service the city bringing the light rail transit mileage to at lest 93.
Schooling, Education, Training, (Public, Private, Universities,
Colleges)
Dallas has excellent public and private educational facilities for all academic levels . . .
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The Dallas area is served by 79 Independent School Districts (ISD) enrolling an estimated 550,000
students. More than 150 accredited private and parochial schools are in the Dallas area enrolling over
35,000 students.
The Dallas ISD (DISD) is the twelfth largest urban school district in the nation and currently enrolls
more than 161,000 students. DISD is composed of 219 schools including seven magnet high schools,
eight middle school academies and six elementary vanguard schools for the talented and gifted.
In 2004, more than 250 public schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area were recognized as academically
acceptable campuses by the Texas Education Agency.
There are 26 colleges and universities in the D/FW area, plus five community college districts with 17
campuses enrolling approximately 205,000 students and granting almost 30,000 degrees annually.
More than 100 technical and vocational schools are in the Dallas area.
Texas' Smart Jobs Training Fund and Texas' Skills Development Fund provide job training grants to
businesses relocating to, or expanding in, Texas and to companies re-training existing employees.
A great resource for school system information is the Texas
Education Agency.
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High Technology
Dallas is a leader in high tech equipment manufacturing and support services . . .
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Dubbed the "Silicon Prairie," Dallas is among the largest high technology employment centers in the
U.S.
The Dallas/Fort Worth area has 40,000 high-tech workers, ranking among the largest high technology
employment centers in the U.S.
The Telecom Corridor®, composed of over 600 high tech companies and predicted to add 4,000 jobs
to the Dallas area by 2010, is situated along State Highway 190 and U.S. 75 in the Dallas suburb of
Richardson and represents the largest concentration of telecommunications firms in the U.S. and
possibly the world.
The Dallas Info Mart is the world's largest high-tech exhibition and information center.
Trade & Distribution
Dallas is the distribution center of the Southwest . . .
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Dallas, a principal trucking and freight distribution center with over 394 motor freight carriers in the
area, is ideally located allowing access to more than 90% of the United States continental population
within two days truck transit time.
Dallas is a major hub for hundreds of rail routes with service provided by four major railroads.
DFW International Airport, the nation's largest inland port, enplanes over one-half of all air cargo in
Texas; DFW’s international cargo has more than tripled in the last 10 years, reaching 244,515 metric
tons in 2004.
The Dallas area is the nation's fifth largest industrial market with close to 300 million square feet of
warehouse and manufacturing space.
Dallas is one of the leading fashion and apparel centers in the nation.
Dallas Market Center, the world's first and largest wholesale merchandise mart, is comprised of six
buildings containing 6.9 million square feet, hosting 400,000 buyers and conducting $7.5 billion in
wholesale sales annually.
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The Dallas area has more than 130 million square feet of office space and approximately 300 million
square feet of industrial space.
The Dallas Metroplex absorbed an estimated 14 million square feet of industrial space during 1999, a
15% increase from the previous year.
The D/FW area accounts for about 13% of the total office space being built nationwide, with more
than 10 million square feet currently under construction.
After conducting a survey of 44 North American office markets, Oncor International ranked
Dallas/Fort Worth the number one market in the country for office vacancy and new construction.
ACCRA Cost of Living Index consistently reports that housing in the Dallas area is one of the least
expensive metropolitan home markets in the nation. With a 2nd quarter 2000 ranking of 100.0, Dallas
housing is right at the U.S. average.
The D/FW area is the second-largest home construction markets in the nation, with 13,247 home
building permits issued during the first quarter, an increase of 11% from last year.
In 1999, retailers leased 4.0 million square feet of Dallas area office space, accounting for the highest
retail demand in more than a decade.
Health Care/Medical/Dental
Dallas is a major medical center providing "state-of-the-art" health care supported by aggressive research and
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The Dallas area is home to 60 hospitals, containing nearly 13,000 beds, and 5,800 physicians,
practicing a total of 72 specialties.
Eight of the nine Texas medical members of the National Academy of Sciences, four active Nobel
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Laureates and 13 of the most cited scientists in the world are on faculty at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
Dallas is an international medical center for burns and trauma care, and Dallas is also the leading
transplant center of the Southwest.
Some of the Health Care that is Available:
All Saints Health System Fort Worth - system of hospitals, primary care clinics, nursing home, senior health
center, and special medical services such as Lymph edema, cardiology, oncology, geriatrics, and home care.
Arlington Cancer Center Arlington - providing patient information and cancer treatment and therapy news.
Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center Grand Prairie - non-profit full service hospital.
Denton Community Hospital Denton - acute care facility.
Denton Regional Medical Center Denton
Hunt Memorial Hospital District
Hunt County - includes Presbyterian Hospitals of Greenville and
Commerce. not covered. Ideal if you're between jobs or as a COBRA alternative.
Medical Center of Lewisville Lewisville - a primary, acute care community based hospital.
Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas - offers a comprehensive array of medical and surgical services.
Parkland Health & Hospital not covered. Ideal if you're between jobs or as a COBRA alternative.
Medical Center of Lewisville Lewisville - a primary, acute care community based hospital.
Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas - offers a comprehensive array of medical and surgical services.
Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas
Trinity Medical Center Carrollton - Trinity Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Carrollton, Texas, is part
of Tenet Health System.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Dallas System Dallas
Trinity Medical Center Carrollton - Trinity Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Carrollton, Texas, is part
of Tenet Health System.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Dallas
Allen
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
Arlington
Arlington Memorial Hospital
Medical Center of Arlington
Carrollton
Trinity Medical Center
Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center
Charlton Methodist Hospital
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Doctors Hospital
Green Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
Medical City Dallas
* 1105 Central Expressway N * 972-747-1000
* 800 W. Randol Mill Road * 817-548-6100
* 3301 Matlock Road * 817-465-3241
* 4343 N. Josey Lane * 972-492-1010
* 3500 Gaston Avenue * 214-820-0111
* 3500 W. Wheatland Road * 214-947-7777
* 1935 Motor Street * 214-640-2000
* 4500 S. Lancaster Road * 214-742-8387
* 9440 Poppy Drive * 214-324-6100
* 7808 Clodus Fields * 972-991-9504
* 7777 Forest Lane * 972-661-7000
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Methodist Medical Center
* 1441 N. Beckley Avenue * 214-947-8181
North Texas Hospital for Children
* 7777 Forest Lane * 972-566-8888
Parkland Memorial Hospital
* 5201 Harry Hines * 214-590-8000
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
* 8200 Walnut Hill * 214-345-6789
RHD Memorial Medical Center
* 7 Medical Parkway * 972-247-1000
St. Paul Medical Center
* 5909 Harry Hines * 972-879-1000
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children * 2222 Welborn * 214-521-3168
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
* 5151 Harry Hines * 214-590-3000
Denton
Denton Regional Medical Center
* 3535 S. Interstate 35E * 940-898-0629
Garland
Baylor Medical Center Garland
Leland Medical Plaza
Grapevine
Baylor Medical Center Grapevine
Irving
Baylor Irving/Coppell
Baylor Medical Center at Irving
Las Colinas Medical Center
Lewisville
Medical Center of Lewisville
McKinney
North Central Medical Center
Plano
Medical Center of Plano
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
Richardson
Richardson Regional Medical Center
Rowlett
Lake Pointe Medical Center
* 2300 Marie Curie Boulevard * 972-487-5000
* 2696 W. Walnut * 972-276-7116
* 1650 W. College Street * 817-481-1588
* 400 W. I635 * 972-785-5500
* 1901 N. MacArthur Boulevard * 972-579-8100
* 6800 N. MacArthur Boulevard * 972-969-2000
* 500 W. Main Street * 972-420-1000
* 4500 Medical Center Drive * 972-547-8000
* 3901 W. 15th Street * 972-596-6800
* 6200 W. Parker Road * 972-608-8000
* 401 W. Campbell Road * 214-498-4000
* 6800 Scenic Drive * 972-412-2273
Tourism & Conventions
Dallas is a leading convention, business and vacation destination . . .
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Dallas is one of the leading convention cities in the nation, attracting nearly 3.8 million convention
delegates who contribute in excess of $4.2 billion to the local economy while attending more than
3,600 conventions a year.
The Dallas Convention Center has the world’s largest singular column free exhibit hall in the world, at
203,000 square feet.
Dallas, home to some of the nation's finest hotels and best places to dine, has four times more
restaurants per capita than New York City.
There are over 65,000 hotel rooms in the Dallas area.
Dallas, the number one business and leisure destination in Texas, attracts 14.2 million visitors
annually.
The direct economic impact of travel expenditures on the Dallas economy is estimated to be $6.6
billion with the travel industry providing 172,000 jobs to people in and around the Dallas area.
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Quality of Life
Dallas has a multitude of cultural and recreational amenities . . .
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The Dallas Arts District, a 60-acre development, is the largest urban arts district in the country and is
anchored by the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Garden, and the Morton H. Meyerson
Symphony Center. Creating a rich atmosphere of culture in the Dallas area are: approximately 36
professional and community theaters, 12 symphony and chamber orchestras, three ballet groups, a
world class opera association and over 160 museums, galleries, and artistic attractions.
Within 100 miles of the city of Dallas are 406 public parks, covering nearly 23,000 acres, and more
than 60 lakes and reservoirs, covering approximately 550,000 acres.
Dallas is one of a few cities in the nation with seven major league sports teams including; Cowboys
football, Mavericks basketball, Rangers baseball and the Stars hockey, Burn soccer, Sidekicks indoor
soccer and Dragoons polo.
Dallas has a moderate cost of living, equal to the national average, and considerably lower than
major east and west coast cities.
http://www.dallaschamber.org for further information.
Religious Services Available
Religion has a profound impact on all societies throughout history, and modern Dallas is no exception. Churches and
synagogues provide not only a place of worship, but a vehicle for social activism and the fulfillment of public needs.
There are many opportunities in the Dallas community for a person to meet and share with others religious beliefs.
The Majority of worship centers, some 1,600 are Christian. These Churches represent all denominations, including
foreign speaking churches such as Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese to name a few. There is even one for
the specifically for the deaf.
Many other religions call Dallas home. Jewish, Hindu, Islamic, Buddhist, and Metaphysical worshippers as well as other
for more information click here. http://www.american-churches.com/TX/Dallas.asp
Dining in Dallas
is a pleasure no matter your budget or taste. The city offers a wide variety of food
types in all price ranges. The city carries a reputation as the gourmet capital of the state and a visit to any of the cities
finer dining establishments will quickly convince you that the reputation is well deserved. Dallas has become known for
its great Southwestern cuisine. The Mansion on Turtle Creek is arguably the best of Dallas' first-class restaurants and
is consistently listed among America's top restaurants by critics. Dakota's is another of the city's great dining
experiences and features continental food with a Southwestern flavor in its lush downtown location. The Green Room
in Deep Ellum offers an eclectic menu in a funky atmosphere.
If you're in the mood for a little European flavor, Dallas won't disappoint with its numerous French, Italian, and
Mediterranean restaurants. Lavendou and Chez Gerard are two of the city's premiere French establishments. Il Sole
in Travis Walk is one of Dallas’ premiere Italian restaurants. Other choices for Italian dining include Andiamo, a family
owned and operated restaurant serving true Tuscan cuisine, Angelo's Italian Grill, Mi Piaci, La Vitta, Patrizio, Il
Mulino New York, and Ferrari's Italian Villa, with traditional Italian specialties prepared from scratch according to
Mamma Secchi's Old World recipes. Lola offers top-notch dining in one of the most romantic settings in the city.
Johnny Orleans is another great choice for pasta, pizza, and more. Ziziki’s and Kostas Cafe serve authentic Greek
cuisine at two locations. Cajun cuisine is also plentiful in Dallas. Pappadeaux, the Crescent City Cafe, and Vermillion
Cajun Seafood and Grill are some of the city's best choices for creole dining. As in all of Texas, Mexican food is
plentiful in Dallas and can be found in huge chain restaurants, large family-owned establishments, small neighborhood
cafes and in all price ranges. Some of the best are Tupinamba, Via Real with its blend of Southwestern, Tex-Mex, and
the cuisine of Mexico, Primo's Tex-Mex Grill, Uncle Julio’s, Monica's Aca Y Alla featuring Mexico City and Tex-Mex
specialties in its Deep Ellum location, and Mia's. Another Texas staple, barbecue, is also plentiful in Big D. Latin
American cuisine is astoundingly represented by La Duni and Fogo de Chao. Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse is
something of a Texas legend. For extraordinary Sushi and Robata there’s Tei Tei Robata Bar and it’s sister restaurant
Teppo. Traditional southern food is also abundant. Bubba's, Celebration, and Mama's Daughters' Diner are some of
the city's best. For burgers the choices are limitless in all areas and in all price ranges.
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For those looking for traditional favorites such as steak and seafood, Dallas again excels. Al Biernet’s and Del Frisco's
Double Eagle Steak House are two of the top choices for steak and seafood. Culpepper's Cattle Company,
Saltgrass Steak House, and the Y.O. Ranch with its steaks cooked over an open fire, are also great choices. Daddy
Jack's offers great seafood and is located near the Greenville Avenue entertainment district and the Sea Grill features
New York-style seafood with Asian influences. The aptly named Oceanaire, serves fine seafood from its Galleria
location. Catfish and Company, Newport's Seafood, located in the historic West End Brewery Building, Cafe Pacific,
S&D Oyster Company, Rockfish Seafood Grill, and St. Pete's Dancing Marlin are also great choices. For something
a little different, the city has a good number of Indian restaurants, including the Bombay Cricket Club, Akbar
Restaurant, Maharaja Restaurant, and India Palace. Planet Cafe and Kalachandji's offer vegetarian dishes while
Dream Cafe features a complete low fat or no fat menu. Or try the Studio Movie Grill for dinner and a movie or watch
a game and get in some pool at the Wizard’s Sports Cafe. If you're in a festive mood Medieval Times offers an
authentic feast while you watch knights jousting, jesters, maidens, and more. There's no way to begin to cover all the
dining choices in Dallas, but these should be enough to keep you happily munching during your stay in Big D.
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Addison Web - the restaurant guide for Addison, Texas.
Best of Dallas 2001: Food - a list of recommendations from Dallas Observer.
Best of Dallas 2002: Food - a list of recommendations from Dallas Observer.
Bavarian Grill (map) - A German restaurant with an extensive, mostly German, beer selection.
CC's Coffee house - relax with family and friends at a local CC's Coffee house.
CNN: DFW Restaurants - a guide to assorted restaurants in the Metroplex.
Dallas City Guide: Restaurants - a listing of restaurants in the Metroplex.
Dallas Dines Out - a site devoted to restaurants in Dallas.
Dave & Busters (1) (2) (3) - Restaurant with fun and games.
DFWMenu.com - a Dallas-Fort Worth link to Metroplex restaurants.
Dinesite: Dallas - a guide to dining in Dallas.
Dinesite: Fort Worth - a guide to dining in Fort Worth.
Eats and Drinks: Picks - a listing of restaurants for Dallas.
Fort Worth CVB: Dining - a dining guide to Fort Worth, Texas.
Guidelive: Restaurants - a listing of restaurants for Dallas-Fort Worth.
Guidelive: Top 100 - a "top 100" listing of restaurants.
Hard Rock Cafe (map) - The Dallas-based Hard Rock Cafe restaurant.
Hooters Texas - a listing of Hooters restaurants in Texas.
Magic Time Machine (map) - A restaurant that allows you to experience time travel.
Entertainment/ Play Time/ Nightlife
It has been said that if Fort Worth is 'Where the West Begins', then Dallas is 'Where the East Ends'. Never
quite like any other Texas city, from its inception in 1840 as a trading post, Dallas has remained true to its commercial
roots. When cotton and cattle reigned supreme in Texas, Dallas served as a shipping and trading center for agriculture
and livestock, when oil boomed, Dallas was where the oilmen kept their money. Dallas quickly became the state's most
important banking, insurance, and commercial center. The state's burgeoning computer, aviation, communication, and
fashion industries added to the city's growth. While not the largest city in Texas, no place else seems quite as much like
a 'city' as does Dallas. It possesses an urgent vibrancy and cosmopolitan attitude that blends with its Texas oil and
cotton roots and its Sunbelt boomtown growth to create a city that succeeds surprisingly well at exceeding the
expectations of visitors. Its impressive skyline has been called the 'Manhattan of the South'. The city serves as
corporate headquarters for an impressive array of Fortune 500 companies, it has more shopping centers per capita than
any city in the US, its restaurants and hotels are some of the best in the world, its arts district covers 60 acres in the
heart of downtown with some of the finest facilities in the nation. Dallas is the largest fashion and marketing center in
the South and the city is one of the top convention destinations in the US.
Nightlife is a Dallas specialty. There are clubs featuring every conceivable musical style and atmosphere. While you will
find plenty to do in all areas of the city, there are a few "hotspots" that deserve special mention. The West End Historic
District is located on the western edge of downtown in an old warehouse district. It's historically preserved buildings
now house a wide variety of restaurants, shops, sidewalk cafes, and clubs, making it a lively nightlife district. A wide
variety of entertainment is available from elegant to eclectic. Whatever your tastes, you'll likely find it in the West End.
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The Dallas Alley is a great place to start in the West End. A single admission gives you admission to eight different
venues featuring country, comedy, karaoke, a piano bar and more. Other West End clubs include Gator's Croc & Rock,
Bobby Sox, Dick's Last Resort, the Blue Mule, Roadhouse Saloon, and the West End Pub.
On the east end of downtown, Deep Ellum is a four-block area with a less "polished" feel than the West End, more a
Soho, Loft atmosphere. The area is filled with live music venues, shops and bars and easily blends the most diverse
elements of Dallas' club crowd. Club Clear view, and SEVEN, two of Deep Ellum's best-known spots. Other Deep Ellum
clubs include The Bone, and Club Dada, Gypsy Tea Room, and Trees, for a taste of alternative sounds. Country music
fans should try the Sons of Hermann Hall. Other Deep Ellum nightspots include The Pharmacy, the Velvet Hooka, and
Elbow Room if you like cool jazz and pool tables in your smokey bars. The Rock 0-6 features national, local and
regional act five nights a week.
The Greenville Avenue area north of Downtown is another hotspot for nightlife with a variety of clubs, restaurants,
cafes, and dance halls. Muddy Waters and the Service Bar are both great choices for Rhythm and Blues, and the
Zubar, Kismet, and the 8 Lounge are also well known dance clubs in the area. Snuffer’s is longtime burger house
tradition on Greenville. The Firehouse, Green Elephant, Cuckoo's Nest, and Across the Street Bar are also popular
Greenville Avenue establishments. The Dubliner is an authentic Irish pub owned by two natives of Dublin. The Sugar
Shack, Billiard Bar, the Cavern Upstairs, and the Greenville Bar & Grill are still more of the choices that make Greenville
Avenue a Dallas favorite for nightlife.
No matter what kind of music you're looking for, Dallas has it. O'Riley's and the Winedale Tavern are sure bets for
rock/alternative and BoDeans offers more of the best R&B around. This is Texas, and Dallas is the number one country
music market in the US, so Country music clubs can be found in all parts of the city. Fibber McGee's, Denim &
Diamonds, Cowboys, and Country 2000 are top choices for Country music fans. Other Country venues include Adair's,
Stampede, the Collateral Club, Red River Saloon, and our newest addition to Dallas Country nightlife-Gilley’s on the
south side. Jazz aficionados will want to try Arthur's, Elbow Room, Absinthe, or The Mansion at Turtle Creek.
The city of Dallas truly shines when it comes to nightlife. Old, new, traditional, eclectic, predictable, unusual; Dallas has
it all. You'll find that you will definitely run out of time and energy before you run out of great places visit
The West End
Located on the western edge of downtown in an old warehouse district, it's historically
preserved buildings now house a wide variety of restaurants, shops, sidewalk cafes, and clubs, making it a lively
nightlife district. A wide variety of entertainment is available from elegant to eclectic. Whatever your tastes, you'll likely
find it in the West End.
Other great spots for nightlife in the downtown area include Deep Ellum on the east end of downtown. Deep Ellum is a
four-block area with a less “polished” feel than the West End, more a Soho, Loft atmosphere. The area is filled with live
music venues, shops and bars and easily blends the most diverse elements of Dallas' club crowd. TheGreenville
Avenue area north of Downtown is another hotspot for with a variety of clubs, restaurants, cafes, and dance halls.
Exposition/Fair Park
The home of the Texas State Fair, Fair Park also houses an outdoor live music showcase, the Smirnoff Music
Complex, museums, an aquarium, and Dallas’ first Imax Theater. Fair Park Music Hall, which houses touring shows
from around the country is located on the fair grounds as well. Exposition Park is a community of funky clubs, bars, and
galleries that has grown up around the front entrance to Fair Park. You can do your laundry and listen to a punk band
at Bar of Soap, dance the night away at Mink, or throw back a few heady European beers at the Meridian Room.
JFK Memorial and the Sixth Floor Museum
The museum is located on the sixth floor of the former Texas Schoolbook Depository where a sniper's nest was found
after the tragedy. The museum uses historic photographs, documentary films, artifacts and displays to recreate the
social and political atmosphere of the time period, recount the events of November 22, 1963 and examine JFK's life and
his impact on America, both during his life and into the present. The Memorial is a few blocks southeast of the museum.
Six Flags Over Texas
The state's first theme park was Six Flags over Texas, located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth in Arlington. The
park opened in 1962 and is the granddaddy of all the Six Flags parks, now numbering some 25 nationwide, including
water parks. The park is divided into six themed areas, each representing one of the national flags which have flown
over Texas through the years; Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Spain, Republic of Mexico, Republic of Texas, United
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States, and Confederate States hence the name Six Flags over Texas. Like all theme parks, Six Flags over Texas
continuously reinvents itself, adding new sections, new rides, and new shows. Summer is not the only time to visit the
park either, Six Flags transforms itself for special holiday hours during Halloween and Christmas. Whenever you visit
the park, you definitely won't be bored.
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Golf Course Communities -- Dallas Area
Because of the prolonged period of mild temperatures in the Dallas area, golf is a major activity enjoyed by many. To
accommodate this demand, the area has an abundance of beautiful and challenging golf courses -- both public and
private. Contact us for specific information regarding courses in the Dallas area
Hotels/Apt Type of Living/Temporary Housing Solutions
THE MANSION ON TURTLE CREEK
DOUBLETREE CAMPBELL CENTER
LE MERIDIEN DALLAS
FAIRMONT
GUESTLODGE COPPER AEROBICS CENTER
WYNDHAM ANATOLE
EMBASSY SUITES DALLAS GALLERIA
OMNI DALLAS PARKWEST
THE WESTIN GALLERIA
OMNI RICHARDSON HOTEL
THE DORAL TESORO HOTEL
ADAMS MARK DALLAS
DOUBLETREE LINCOLN CENTRE
CRESCENT COURT
THE MELROSE HOTEL
THE MAGNOLIA
HYATT REGENCY DALLAS
WYNDHAM DALLAS NORTH
THE ADOLPHUS
EMBASSY SUITES PARK CENTRAL
RADISSON DALLAS RICHARDSON
THE STONELEIGH HOTEL
Dallas Area Temporary/Extended Stay Housing
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American Dream Bed & Breakfast (1-800-373-2690)
Addison/Galleria . . . 214-357-6536
Daily/weekly/monthly rates * smoking outdoors only * no pets * no children under 10
AmeriSuites(1-800-833-1516)
Arlington . . . 817-649-7676
Dallas/Galleria . . . 972-716-2001
Dallas/Park Central . . . 972-458-1224
Dallas/West End . . . 214-999-0500
DFW Airport North/Grapevine . . . 972-691-1199
DFW Airport South/Irving . . . 972-659-1272
Grand Prairie/Six Flags . . . 972-988-6800
Irving/Las Colinas/Carpenter Freeway . . . 972-910-0302
Irving/Las Colinas/Walnut Hill . . . 972-550-7400
Plano/Tollway . . . 972-378-3997
Suites up to 405 sq ft * mini-kitchens * laundry facilities * outdoor heated pool * free breakfast buffet * divided sleeping/living areas *
free local calls/dataports * small animals okay with fee * fitness center * TV/VCR/Nintendo * nonsmoking and handicap rooms
available
Baymont Inn & Suites(1-866-999-1111)
Arlington/Six Flags . . . 817-633-2400
DFW Airport/Dallas . . . 817-329-9300
Lewisville . . . 972-459-8000
Complimentary breakfast buffet * free local calls * nonsmoking rooms * cable TV
Best Inn & Suites(1-800-237-8466)
Arlington . . . 817-633-4000
DFW Airport/Irving . . . 972-871-0014
Complimentary breakfast buffet * free local calls * refrigerator/microwave * cable TV * airport shuttle * pets okay
Best Value Inn & Suites (1-888-315-2378)
Lewisville . . . 972-436-0080
Complimentary breakfast buffet * kitchenettes * nonsmoking rooms * guest Laundromat * cable TV * pool * small pets okay
Best Western Suites(1-800-780-7234)
Arlington (Cooper Inn & Suites) . . . 817-784-9490
Dallas/North/Telecom Area (Goldmark Suites) . . . 972-669-0478
DFW Airport/Irving (Irving Inn & Suites) . . . 972-790-2262
Irving/Las Colinas (DFW Suites) . . . 972-870-0530
Lewisville . . . 972-459-5300
McKinney . . . 972-548-3000
Plano (Park Suites) . . . 972-578-2243
1-, 2-, and 3-Bedroom suites * pets okay depending on location * free local calls/dataports * full or mini kitchens * pool * fitness center
* cable TV * free continental breakfast * nonsmoking and handicap rooms available
Bradford Homesuites(1-888-486-STAY)
Addison/North Dallas . . . 972-726-9990
Dallas/Downtown . . . 214-965-9990
Dallas/Park Cities . . . 214-696-1555
Richardson/Telecom Corridor . . . 972-671-8080
Daily/weekly rates * full kitchens * separate sleeping/living areas * cable TV * free local calls/voice mail/dataports * weekly maid
service * pool * fitness center * laundry facilities
Bridgestreet
(1-800-278-7338; 972-550-6977)
Arlington (The Franciscan at Arlington)
Dallas/Downtown (Jefferson at North End)
Irving/Las Colinas (5 high-quality apartment complexes)
Richardson (Prairie Creek Villas)
Studio to 3-bedroom furnished apartments * full kitchens * free local calls/voice mail * pool * weekly housekeeping * cable TV * fitness
center * in-suite laundry facilities * minimum 7-night stay * pets okay with fee
Bristol House Residential Suites
2-Room suites * full kitchens * free local calls/voice mail/dataports * pool * cable TV * pets okay with fee * free continental breakfast *
laundry facilities
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Candlewood Suites(1-888-226-3539)
Arlington . . . 817-649-3336 Dallas/Galleria . . . 972-233-6888
Dallas/Market Center . . . 214-631-3333
Irving/Las Colinas . . . 972-714-9990
Plano . . . 972-618-5446
Richardson . . . 972-669-9606
Studio and 1-bedroom suites * kitchens * free local calls * 2 phone lines/voice mail * VCR with free videos * free use of
washers/dryers * fitness center * convenience store
Corporate Lodging (1-800-84-LODGE)
Dallas . . . 972-991-7160
One- and 2-bedroom furnished apartments * fully equipped kitchen * washer/dryer in unit * free local calls * cable TV * 30-day
minimum stay
Corporate Suites Plus (1-800-804-9946)
Dallas . . . 972-258-9900
Furnished apartments * full kitchens * washer/dryer * 30-night minimum stay
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson(1-888-201-1746)
Addison . . . 972-503-7800
Arlington . . . 817-261-8900
Dallas/Northwest . . . 214-358-4300
DFW Airport North/Irving . . . 972-929-4008
Lewisville . . . 972-315-6565
Mesquite . . . 972-216
Rockwall . . . 972-771-1685
Microwaves/refrigerators or full kitchens in suites * free local calls/dataports * pets okay depending on location * cable TV * free
continental breakfast and social hour * heated pool * fitness center * laundry facilities * nonsmoking rooms available * free airport
shuttle at Irving locations
Crowne Plaza Suites(1-800-227-6963)
Dallas/North . . . 972-233-7600
Restaurant/lounge * gift shop * fitness center * cable TV/VCR * refrigerators/microwaves * voice mail/dataports * laundry facilities *
nonsmoking rooms available
Embassy Suites(1-800-362-2779)
Dallas/Love Field . . . 214-357-4500
Separate living/sleeping areas * free breakfast and social hour * nonsmoking rooms available *
refrigerators/microwaves/coffeemakers * fitness center * 2 TVs
Extended StayAmerica(1-800-398-7829)
Lewisville . . . 972-315-7455
Richardson . . . 972-238-1133
Weekly/daily rates * full kitchens * free local calls/voice mail/dataports * cable TV * weekly housekeeping * guest laundry
Guest Lodge at Cooper Aerobics Center(1-800-444-5187)
Dallas/North . . . 972-386-0306
Complimentary breakfast buffet * pools * full-service spa * tennis courts * jogging track * restaurants * dataports * complimentary
access to Cooper Fitness Center
Hawthorn Suites(1-800-527-1133)
Arlington . . . 817-640-1188
Dallas/North . . . 972-248-2233
Richardson . . . 972-669-1000
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1- and 2-Bedroom suites * full kitchens * fireplaces available * free breakfast buffet and social hour * pool * daily maid service *
convenience store * laundry facilities * dataports * pets okay at some locations * nonsmoking rooms available
Hearthside Suites by Villager(1-888-449-STAY)
Dallas/North . . . 972-716-0600
Lewisville . . . 972-459-7777
Plano . . . 972-758-8888
Weekly rates * suites up to 536 sq ft * full kitchens * free local calls/voice mail/dataports * free satellite TV * weekly maid service *
fitness center * laundry facilities
Hilton Suites(1-800-774-1500)
Indoor pool * guest laundry * restaurant * fitness center * cable TV * voice mail/dataport/high-speed internet access * nonsmoking
rooms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites(1-800-465-4329)
Arlington/Six Flags . . . 817-640-5454
Frisco . . . 972-668-9400
Rockwall . . . 972-722-3265
Refrigerator/microwave * complimentary breakfast bar * fitness center * heated pool/spa
Homegate Studios & Suites
Full kitchens * cable TV * 2-line phones/voice mail * pool * fitness center
Homestead Suites(1-888-782-9473)
Addison/Tollway . . . 972-447-1800
Arlington . . . 817-633-7588
Plano . . . 972-248-2233
Richardson . . . 972-479-0500
Daily/weekly rates * fully equipped kitchens * studio suites * pool * fitness center * computer workspace * free local
calls/voice mail * onsite guest laundry * nonsmoking rooms available
Homewood Suites(1-800-225-5466)
Addison . . . 972-788-1342
Arlington . . . 817-633-1594
Lewisville . . . 972-315-6123
Plano . . . 972-758-8800
Separate sleeping/living areas * 2-bedroom suites available * full kitchens * free continental breakfast and social hour * pool * fitness
center * 2 TVs/VCR * Voice mail/dataports * convenience store * daily maid service * pets okay at some locations * nonsmoking
rooms available * free local shuttle service
La Quinta Inn and Suites(1-800-531-5900)
Arlington/South . . . 817-467-7756
Dallas/North Central . . . 214-361-8200
Dallas/Northwest . . . 214-904-9955
Plano/West . . . 972-599-0700
Separate living/sleeping areas in suites * microwaves/refrigerators in suites * free continental breakfast * heated pool * fitness center
* small pets okay * laundry facilities * free local calls/voice mail/dataports * nonsmoking rooms available
Magnolia Hotel(1-800-915-1110)
Dallas/Downtown . . . 214-915-6500
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Apartment suites with full kitchens * cable TV * spa * nonsmoking rooms * restaurant * fitness center * voice mail/dataport *
complimentary breakfast buffet
MainStay Suites(1-877-424-6423)
Addison . . . 972-960-9005
Plano . . . 972-596-9966
Daily/weekly/monthly rates * studio and 1-bedroom suites * full kitchen * free breakfast and social hour * free local
calls/voice mail/dataports * pool * fitness center * weekly maid service * laundry facilities * pets okay with fee
Marriott Suites(1-800-228-9290)
Pool/spa * cable TV * restaurant * nonsmoking rooms * small pets okay
Oakwood(1-800-401-2262; 602-687-3322)
Dallas/North
Irving/Las Colinas (Grand Venetian)
Furnished 1- to 3-bedroom apartments * full kitchens * pool * nonsmoking available * 30-day minimum stay
Paramount Inn & Suites(1-800-537-8483)
DFW Airport South/Dallas . . . 817-399-9500
Complimentary breakfast buffet * free local calls * nonsmoking rooms * fitness center * cable TV * airport shuttle
Park Inn & Suites(1-800-670-7275)
Arlington . . . 817-640-0440
Kitchenettes * complimentary breakfast buffet * free local calls * fitness center * guest laundry * heated indoor pool *
cable TV * free airport shuttle * restaurant * nonsmoking rooms
Radisson Suite Hotel(1-800-333-3333)
Separate living/sleeping areas * refrigerators/microwaves in some suites * restaurant/lounge * gift shop * cable TV * dataports * fee
for local calls * pool * fitness center * free breakfast and social hour * nonsmoking rooms available * free airport shuttle
Residence Inn by Marriott(1-800-331-3131)
Dallas/North Park . . . 214-750-8220
DFW Airport South/Arlington . . . 817-649-7300
Lewisville . . . 972-315-3777
Plano . . . 972-473-6761
Richardson . . . 972-669-5888
Studios, 1-, and 2-bedroom suites * fireplaces at some locations * full kitchens * free continental breakfast and social hour
Sheraton Suites(1-800-325-3535)
Restaurant/lounge * indoor/outdoor pool * gift shop * fitness center * refrigerator/coffeemaker * dataports * cable TV * nonsmoking
rooms available
SpringHill Suites(1-888-287-9400)
Arlington . . . 817-860-2737
Dallas/Stemmons . . . 214-350-2300 (to open April 2003)
Separate sleeping/living areas * free local calls * free breakfast buffet * cable TV * pool * voice mail/dataports * exercise room *
refrigerator, wetbar, microwave in suites
Staybridge Suites(1-800-238-8000)
Full kitchens * separate sleeping/living areas * heated pool/spa * fitness center * guest laundry facilities * free local calls/voice mail *
high-speed internet access * cable TV * convenience store * 24-hour business center * complimentary breakfast buffet * nonsmoking
rooms
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Suite Options Corporate Apartments(1-888-440-0550)
Dallas . . . 214-574-4800
Furnished apartments * pool * free local calls * washer/dryer * cable TV
Summerfield Suites(1-800-833-4353)
Addison . . . 972-661-3113
1- and 2-bedroom suites * full kitchens * separate sleeping/living areas * pool * fitness center * free breakfast and social
hour * convenience store * laundry facilities * cable TV/VCR * dataports/voice mail * pets okay with fee
TownePlace Suites(1-800-257-3000)
Arlington . . . 817-861-8728
Plano . . . 972-943-8200
Studio and 1- and 2-bedroom suites in townhouse design * full kitchens * separate sleeping/living areas * pool * exercise room *
guest laundry facilities * free local calls/dataports/voice mail * bi-weekly housekeeping * pets okay with fee
Wilson World Hotel & Suites(1-800-WILSONS)
Pool * fitness center * complimentary breakfast buffet * computer work area * restaurant
Dallas – Fort Worth and Surrounding Communities Map
Surrounding Communities
Addison
The City is home to more than 2,000 businesses, 170 restaurants and 22 hotels. Addison offers abundant opportunities
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for lodging, dining and shopping all within 4.4 square miles. Addison Circle has a European-style with a pedestrianfriendly community featuring wide, tree lined sidewalks, street side cafes, specialized retail, office space and upscale
multifamily housing.
Addison, just 10 miles north of downtown Dallas, has a population of 14,117. The cities of Addison, Carrollton, and
Farmers Branch together comprise an area referred to as the Metrocrest. Addison has 4.5 square miles within its
boundaries on the northern edge of Dallas County. Average elevation of Addison is 643 feet above sea level. The
average appraised home value in Addison is $222,400; median household income is $48,566. Addison has 25
apartment complexes with an average apartment rent of $550. Median Addison household size is 1.89. Addison is
home to the corporate offices of Mary Kay Cosmetics, CompUSA, Pizza Hut, and other companies. The Addison Airport
is the third largest general aviation airport in the United States and houses the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, featuring
fully restored historic warbirds, trainers, fighters, jets, and other memorabilia. Addison has a strong retail base with
Galleria Mall and Valley View Mall. For those shoppers who would rather not drive from one shopping area to another,
Addison has a trolley shopping route. Addison also has more restaurants per capita than any other city west of the
Mississippi. Belt Line Road in Addison is referred to as "Restaurant Row." The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and the
Dallas ISD are the school districts that serve Addison. Higher education is also available through the Brookhaven
campus of the Dallas County Community College District. Addison is well known in the Metroplex for its special events,
such as Kaboom Town, a July 3rd celebration featuring a spectacular fireworks display, and Oktoberfest in September.
The Water Tower Theatre in Addison is one of the most unique theaters in the Dallas area. "Blueprints at Addison
Circle," a 45-foot-high art piece, serves as a landmark in Addison Circle at Quorum Drive. This massive piece weighs
410,000 pounds, and more than 650 gallons of custom-mixed blue paint were required to complete it. Addison has 8
public parks and area lakes are within close driving distance for fishing, boating, and water sports.
Allen
Allen, just 24 miles north of downtown Dallas, is experiencing its all-time fastest rate of growth for residential and
business development, with its population growing by 12% a year. The current population is 60,611, and by 2010 it is
expected to exceed 80,000. This will make Allen the fastest growing city in North Texas during the next 10 years.
Allen has 27.10 square miles within its boundaries, all in Collin County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United
States. Average elevation of Allen is 670 feet above sea level. The average home price in Allen is $142,373; apartment
rent in the 10 apartment complexes ranges from $535 to $1250. The median Allen household income is about $71,000.
Allen is dedicated to providing quality business parks for new companies and has been successful in attracting
numerous technology-related companies. Allen's retail base has recently expanded with the opening of a 450,000-sq-ft
outlet shopping village.
Allen ISD, with an enrollment of about 10,000, has a commitment to excellence in education, and its 14 schools offer
many innovative programs to Allen students, such as award-winning Internet program. For higher education, the Central
Park Campus of the Collin County Community College District is only a few miles away in McKinney, and a new
CCCCD facility for admissions and advising has been opened recently in Allen. For sports, Allen offers a public golf
course, tennis, swimming, and other team sports. For fishing, boating, and water sports, area lakes are within close
driving distance. Allen has 24 developed public parks. Located north of Dallas and Plano. Allen is experiencing its
fasting growth rate in the city’s history in both residential and business development. Within the past three years,
business has added more than 2,000 jobs. Allen was recently ranked among the top 10 best corporate relocation cities
in the State of Texas. Allen provides easy living benefits of a small town, but amenities of living within a major
Metroplex city. Allen offers a full range of parks, recreation, and activities. Including a variety of league sports and
children’s programs
Argyle
Argyle, with a population 2,596 within 10 square miles, has a small-town lifestyle in the rolling, wooded terrain of
southwest Denton County, just 6 miles south of the city of Denton, on the eastern edge of the Chisholm Trail.
The homes in Argyle are mostly country estates with acreage or ranches. The average appraised home value in Argyle
is $227,500. Argyle is served by its own school district, Argyle ISD with an enrollment of 1,103 students, and also by
Denton ISD. Higher education is available at University of North Texas or Texas Woman's University, both in Denton.
Lake Lewisville and Lake Grapevine are within driving distance as well as other area lakes for fishing, boating and water
sports.
Arlington
Whether planning a small meeting or large exhibition, Arlington is the meeting and convention headquarters. Centrally
located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington boasts a newly expanded Convention Center and is just minutes from
DFW International Airport. Every year, Arlington is host to more than 6 million visitors as it is the home of Six Flags Over
Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in the great Southwest. Baseball heats up every spring at
Arlington’s Ameriquest Field home of the Texas Rangers. Arlington is also the future site of the Dallas Cowboys football
Stadium Complex, which opens in the fall of 2009. The Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon are among
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the 200,000 sports utility vehicles produced annually at Arlington’s General Motors plant. Arlington has 4,221 acres of
parkland, five multi-purpose recreation centers, two senior recreation centers, three softball complexes and four
Municipal golf courses. Higher education is available with the University of Texas at Arlington and Tarrant County
College Southeast Campus located within the city.
Go to http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us for more information.
Balch Springs
Located in southeast Dallas County on US 175, traffic is light and the commute to Dallas and other areas is fairly easy.
The Southeast Market Center is a large regional shopping center offering a variety of stores. Several major colleges
and universities are within a 30 min drive.
Carrollton
With a current population of 115,107, Carrollton, is located just 10 miles from DFW International Airport. Carrollton has
38 square miles of rolling topography within its boundaries and is divided between Dallas County and Denton County,
with a small area extending into Collin County. The average appraised home value in Carrollton is $125,900; average
apartment rent is $800. Median income is about $63,406. Homeowners in Carrollton need to be aware that soil
conditions are such that extra care and attention should be given to home foundations. Carrollton is known for its
industrial smart parks with state-of-the-art technology and is home to many companies. The cities of Carrollton,
Addison, and Farmers Branch comprise an area often referred to as the Metrocrest. Carrollton holds on to a charming
piece of its past with its Historic Old Downtown area, featuring a gazebo surrounded by antique and craft shops.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Dallas ISD, and Lewisville ISD all serve various portions of Carrollton. Higher education
is also available with 27 colleges and universities within 30 minutes of the city. Recreational facilities in Carrollton
include Sandy Lake Amusement Park, three golf courses including Indian Creek Golf Course, hike-and-bike trails, and
the world's tallest indoor climbing gym (Stone Works Climbing Gym). For fishing, boating, and water sports, Lake
Lewisville is just minute’s away and other area lakes are within close driving distance. Carrollton has more than 1,200
acres of parks and playgrounds. Carrollton has a mix of new and previously owned homes in all styles and price ranges.
Bordering several major highways, Carrollton is convenient commute, esp. to DFW International Airport. Trinity Medical
Center in the north part of Carrollton is more than 300 doctors, representing more than 30 specialties.
Cedar Hill
The oldest organized community in Dallas County, Cedar Hill is located in the Best Southwest area along the Old
Chisholm Trail. It melds pleasant peacefulness, rolling hills and trees with quality new residential and business
development. Residents are committed to a modern quality of life with small town principles. It offers easy access to
downtown Dallas and outstanding air quality along with land availability and value. Newcomers are drawn to 7,500 acre
Joe Pool Lake, Cedar Hill State Park and 14 city parks including Valley Ridge Park, 154 acres offering an amphitheater
with natural bowl seating for 2,000, two play structures, a fishing pond, paved trails, football, soccer, softball and
baseball fields. The State Park is the second most visited in the state of Texas with lake access available to the public.
Cockrell Hill
Cockrell Hill is the only community to be completely surrounded by the city of Dallas. Located in the southwest Dallas on
Jefferson Blvd. Cockrell Hill is easily accessible to the western portion of the Metroplex via loop 12 and hwy 80.
Residents enjoy the recreational opportunities of Mountain Creek Lake as well as the attractions and sports arenas of
Irving, Arlington and Fort Worth. This city has a large regional shopping center, a major university (Dallas Baptist).
Colleyville
Located in the heart of the Metroplex, this city is synonymous with comfort, convenience and class, while still
maintaining a refreshing rural flavor. It is a quick commute to Dallas or Fort Worth and is close to DFW International
airport. Colleyville features many large homes and scenic settings in both new and established neighborhoods. It has
16 parks, 7 city owned parks covering more than 148 acres with ponds, jogging trails, athletic fields, covered pavilions,
picnic stations, and a 46-acre nature center. The city excels in all areas of academics.
Coppell
With a population of 39,460 within 14.71 square miles, Coppell is located in the northwest corner of Dallas County, just
minutes from DFW International Airport, the second busiest airport in the world. The average appraised value for a
home in Coppell is $210,700; average apartment rent is $833. Median income for a Coppell resident is $96,935.
Major employers in Coppell include the Coppell Mail Center of the US Postal Service, IBM, and Lucent Technologies.
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For shopping, Coppell is not far from Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine and Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville. Coppell ISD
and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD serve the children of Coppell. Coppell ISD has 14 schools and an enrollment of
more than 9,680. Higher education is available at more than 20 nearby colleges and universities. For those interested in
sports, Coppell offers a public golf course (Riverchase Golf Club), tennis, swimming, and other team sports. For fishing,
boating, and water sports, Lake Lewisville and Lake Grapeview are only a few minutes away, and other area lakes are
within close driving distance. Coppell has a 116-acre park system. Go to http://www.coppellchamber.org/for more
information on Coppell.
Copper Canyon
The towns of Bartonville, Copper Canyon, and Double Oak are slow, quiet, semirural communities in southern Denton
County that have very little commercial development. Acreage and horse properties are characteristic for this area, with
all three towns having minimum building requirements of at least 1 (Copper Canyon and Double Oak) or 2 acres
(Bartonville) per dwelling. Children in this area are served by the Denton ISD (parts of Bartonville and Copper Canyon)
with an enrollment of 13,000 at its 18 schools, the Lewisville ISD (part of Copper Canyon and Double Oak) with more
than 40,959 enrolled, or the Argyle ISD (part of Bartonville) with 1,103 students. Higher education is within close
commuting distance, such as at North Central Texas College in Corinth, a 2-year technical and vocational school, or the
4-year major institutions of Texas Woman's University or University of North Texas in Denton.
Bartonville has a population of 1,252 within its 5.96 square miles. Copper Canyon, with its population of 1,230 has 4.5
square miles within its boundaries. Double Oak sits on 2.2 square miles and has a population of 2,500. Lake Lewisville
and Lake Grapevine are close by for boating, fishing, and water sports, and other area lakes are within easy driving
distances.
Desoto
Desoto is conveniently located south of I-20 between I-15 and US 67. Desoto has recently completed new retail centers,
hotels, restaurants, and continues to grow in its industrial area. However, Desoto still retains its flavor of close-knit
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hometown community in the Best Southwest area. With annual events like the Toad Holler Heritage Festival, 4 of July
Celebration and Christmas Parade. The city has rolling hills and spring fed creeks and homes ranging from affordable to
luxury estates. Athletic associations are an important part of the school related and community achievements in Desoto
playing fields and a country club offers recreational opportunities, and sports enthusiasts appreciate the proximity and
easy access to American Airlines Center home of the Dallas Maverick basketball team in downtown Dallas. Desoto ISD
and several private schools meet the needs of students and have an excellence work in the education field.
Duncanville
Duncanville is a city where you can experience small town Texas and still take advantage of everything Dallas/Fort
Worth has to offer. Situated just minutes from downtown Dallas and 20 minutes from Fort Worth, Duncanville provides
you with the perfect touch of seclusion yet instant access to quality DFW business and attractions at the same time.
With I-20 on its northern border and Hwy 67 bordering its east, Duncanville is easily accessible to major interstate and
highway systems in North Texas, including I-35 the NAFTA Corridor. A city that 36,000 friendly people call home,
Duncanville has been named “The City of Champions” and for good reason. No other city is more focused on the
success of their local community, businesses, schools or citizens.
Ennis
Established in 1871 as the northern terminus of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, Ennis has a newly revitalized
spirit, which is filling historic buildings with shops and boutiques and attracting many tourists to the area. Other major
attractions and events included the annual National Polka Festival, the Texas Blue Bonnet Trails, and the multi million
dollar Texas Metroplex, a major stop on the professional drag racing circuit. Aside from the tourism, Ennis economy
today is diversified between industry and agricultures.
Farmers Branch
Farmers Branch, located just 15 minutes from DFW International Airport, is the oldest continuous settlement in Dallas
County and has a population of 27,454 residents within its 12 square miles. The cities of Farmers Branch, Addison, and
Carrollton are often referred to collectively as the Metrocrest. The median home value in Farmers Branch is $99,200;
average apartment rent is $663 and the median income is $54,734. Farmers Branch is home to 88 corporate
headquarters, 38 Fortune 500 corporations, 15 foreign-owned companies, and more than 2600 small and midsize firms.
The majority of the tax base in Farmers Branch comes from the business community. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
and the Dallas ISD serve the students in Farmers Branch. Higher education is available at the Brookhaven campus of
the Dallas County Community College District or at the many colleges and universities within close commuting distance.
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For those interested in sports. This city offers golf courses, tennis, swimming, and other team sports. For fishing,
boating, and water sports, area lakes are within close driving distance. Farmers Branch has more than 20 parks,
including its 22-acre Historical Park. Two housing developments along with a Neighborhood Renaissance Program
were designed to reinvest in the more mature residential areas of the city. This city has numerous parks and
recreational faculties, a 22 acres Historical Park, a new Senior Center, redevelopment city library and recreational
center. Shopping and entertainment is within minutes away of the well known famous Galleria, a spectacular threestory mall just east of the city limits. This city is just minutes away from the DFW International Airport and Dallas Love
Field Airport.
Flower Mound
Flower Mound is 32.1 square miles of heavily wooded hills on the shores of Lake Grapevine in south central Denton
County. Flower Mound is located just 15 minutes from either DFW International Airport or Alliance Airport, the nation's
first industrial airport. This city is a beautiful north central Texas town and is one of the top ten fastest-growing
communities in the United States. Flower Mound’s low tax rate, excellent school system, safe neighborhoods, and a
quality of life hard to find in any community, make it one of the premier cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to live
and raise a family. With a population of 58,642, Flower Mound is the tenth fastest growing community in the United
States in its population category, having grown 230.4% over the past 10 years. The town, however, has a
comprehensive Smartgrowth management plan that has encouraged controlled growth. The average appraised home
value in Flower Mound is $183,500; average apartment rent is $712. Flower Mound’s average household income is
$95,416. For shopping, Flower Mound is located only minutes away from Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine with more
than 1.5 million square feet of retail space and Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville with over 160 stores.
Flower Mound is served by Lewisville ISD, but a small portion in the western part of the town is served by Denton ISD
and Northwest ISD. Higher education is available at more than 35 institutions within easy commuting distance. For
those interested in sports, Flower Mound offers municipal and private golf courses such as Bridlewood Golf Club,
tennis, swimming, and other team sports. For fishing, boating, and water sports, Flower Mound residents enjoy Lake
Grapevine and Lake Lewisville or the many other area lakes that are within close driving distance. Flower Mound’s
proximity to the Dallas Metroplex opens a wealth of recreational and cultural opportunities, including Texas Motor
Speedway, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor, Texas Stadium, The Ballpark in Arlington, and the symphony halls and art
museums of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Go to http://www.flowermoundchamber.com for more information on Flower Mound.
Forney
Forney is located only 20 minutes east of Dallas on Hwy 80. Forney is a historical town, which prospered after the
arrival of the railroad in 1873. By 1875, it was known as the hay capital of the world. In 1937, Forney was designated
the “Antique Capital of Texas” by the Texas Legislature. Today, more than 150 dealers maintain millions of dollars worth
of inventory imported from all over the world. Every week thousands of people come to view and purchase original and
reproduction pieces. Forney has a relaxed small town atmosphere, but has a forward thinking city governments,
excellent schools and convenient recreations, and shopping areas. Close by, Lake Ray Hubbard beckons fishermen,
sailing enthusiasts and water sportsmen.
Frisco
Frisco, with a population of almost 65,981 as of April 1 2004, is the fastest growing city in North Texas and the second
fastest growing city in the United States. Frisco is located just to the north of Plano and is divided between Collin County
and Denton County. Frisco has 69 square miles within its boundaries and has the second lowest crime rate in Collin
County. The average sales price for a home in Frisco is $157,200; average apartment rent is $613. Frisco has an
average family income of $79,149.
Frisco sits on the edge of the Dallas-Plano northern business center, just minutes from Legacy Business Park, which
includes the corporate headquarters of JC Penney, EDS, Frito-Lay, and Dr Pepper. Frisco is the home of the largest
mall in North Texas, Stonebriar Centre Mall, which adds more than 125 shops to the area retail base. Under
development is Frisco Square, which will be a new downtown district in the town-square concept. This new 1920sdesign development combines office space with retail, restaurants, entertainment facilities, and municipal buildings
including a new library, town hall, heritage center, justice center, and a residential section, which includes 400 housing
units. Frisco ISD currently has nine schools with a total enrollment of 9,291. The Preston Ridge campus of the Collin
County Community College District provides opportunities for higher education. Opening its doors in 1995, this is the
CCCCD's technology campus and enrolls about 2,000 students each semester.
The Superdrome, an outdoor cycling track, was built in Frisco as a joint venture between the CCCCD and the City of
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Frisco. A state-of-the-art fitness/natatorium holds a 25-meter indoor pool and is available to all Frisco residents on a
membership basis. Frisco also has numerous hike and bike trails and both public and private golf courses. The Warren
Sports complex offers an 8-acre lake that is regularly stocked with black bass and channel catfish. For more fishing or
boating and water sports, area lakes are within close driving distance. Frisco has 12 public parks. Frisco offers residents
a variety of quality housing possibilities in developments such as the Country Club. There are two major golf courses
and a full state of athletic leagues, including basketball, volley ball, and swimming. Frisco is also the home of the Frisco
RoughRiders, a minor league baseball team with more than 39 million fans attending the games. Lake Lewisville is just
minutes away, and Lake Ray Roberts is only 30 min away. Students score above average on state SAT examinations.
Garland
Garland, located in Dallas County, is the ninth largest city in Texas with a population of 219,646 residing within 57
square miles. The average appraised value for a home in Garland is $86,400; average apartment rent is $536 and the
average income of $49,156. Garland has a strong industrial base with more than 4,500 businesses. Raytheon is one of
Garland's major employers. Garland ISD is the 14th largest school district in Texas and serves Garland, Rowlett, and
Sachse. More than 49,156 students are enrolled in its 62 schools. Higher education is available at Amber University, a
private, upper-division and graduate-level institution. For those interested in sports, Garland offers private golf courses
as well as one of the best public golf courses in Texas (Firewheel Golf Course), tennis, swimming, and other team
sports. The city's frontage on Lake Ray Hubbard provides boating, fishing, and water sports, and other area lakes are
within close driving distance. Garland has 69 public parks (more than 2,000 acres). A variety of sports complexes, 243
acres of forests and 1,689 acres of parks make the city highly attractive.
Glenn Heights
Glen Heights is in its infancy compared to some other Dallas communities, yet it offers residents a full slate of services,
including DART. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Dallas pm I-35, Glenn Heights is part of both Dallas and Ellis
Counties. Students attend Desoto and Red Oak schools and the Cedar Valley campus of the Dallas County Community
College District is located nearby in Lancaster. Quality heath and hospital care is also available in Lancaster. Almost
99 percent of Glenn heights has been developed as residential, with most residents living in Single family housing or
mobile home parks.
Grapevine
Grapevine provides its residents a comfortable lifestyle with a hint of country living. There are plenty of jobs and
services related to nearby DFW International Airport, but there are also other industries. Including tourist attractions
such as three working wineries, the quaint Tarantula Train, and Lake Grapevine, the largest recreational lake in the
area. More than a dozen major universities and colleges are located within a 30-mile radius.
Grand Prairie
Conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie offers relaxation and fun for families. Friendly
neighbors, and a smart place to live and do business. More than 135,303 people live in Grand Prairie. Families who
have lived in Grand Prairie for generations welcome newcomers who choose to move there for the same reasons the
natives don't leave – the hometown atmosphere
Awarded the coveted Texas Class I horse racetrack license in 1992, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie is in its fifth
successful season. While their simulcast pavilion hosts thousands of customers a day as they bet on races throughout
the country, live racing attracts more than one million a year. The city opened its popular $7.2 million Tangle Ridge Golf
Club just south of Mountain Creek lake. Rated twelfth best golf course in Texas by Golf Digest, the course is
reminiscent of the Austin hill country with dramatic elevation changes, tree-lined fairways and bent grass greens. Across
the lake, the Estes Peninsula is poised for major upscale residential, recreational and resort development.
In terms of other entertainment, Grand Prairie is a gold mine. With unique museums such as the Palace of Wax,
Ripley's Believe It or Not! And Trader's Village (a 106-acre flea market). The concert and entertainment venue - Next
Stage at Grand Prairie, offers a multitude of live concerts and plays. You have to see what a find this city really is.
Go to http://www.grandprairiechamber.org for more information on Grand Prairie.
Highland Park/Park Cities
Any conception about affluent elegant living in the Dallas area will automatically include Highland Park, an incorporated
community located in the heart of Dallas, adjacent to the town of University Park on the north. These two exclusive town
shops are referred to collectively as the Park Cities, known for the highest real estate and home values in the Metroplex.
Wilbur David Cook, the landscape architect who designed Beverly Hills in California, laid out Highland Park. The streets
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are long winding boulevards with towering oak and pecan trees. The homes are large and meticulously maintained. A
major focal point in the area is scenic Turtle Creek and its adjacent parks. Highland Park is primarily residential, but has
shops, restaurants, and services to meet most needs, which is located in Highland Park Village and nearby Preston
Center. Southern Methodist University is located a few miles in University Park. The communities’ own government,
police and fire departments keep the high quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of Highland Park.
Highland Village
Highland Village, located in the rolling wooded terrain on the shores of Lake Lewisville, is home to almost 13,527.
Highland Village's location is just 22 miles northwest of downtown Dallas (halfway between Dallas and Denton) and 15
minutes from DFW International Airport. This city has 5.5 square miles within its boundaries, all within Denton County.
The average appraised home value in Highland Village is $188,500; average apartment rent is $712, and an average
family income of $102,141. This community has progressed from lakeside getaway cottages to an upscale bedroom
community. Population at build-out in 2020 is estimated to be about 18,000. Shopping is close by, with the 160-store
Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville and Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, with 1.5 million square feet.
Lewisville ISD serves Highland Village educational needs and there are currently 2,571 students in Highland Village
elementary and middle schools. Higher education is within easy commuting distance, with the Unversity of North Texas
and Texas Woman's University both located in Denton. Highland Village has more than 140 acres of neighborhood
parks. Unity Park includes a 3-acre play structure (Kids Kastle) and two fishing ponds. Highland Village shares many of
its amenities with neighbor Lewisville; it is a growing community in its own right. Highland Village is quickly becoming
an attractive place to relocate. It is also the home of an annual hot air balloon race in the spring whose cheery shapers
and colors can be seen for miles.
Hurst-Euless-Bedford
Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) Community is just 18 minutes from Fort Worth, Texas, and just 23 minutes from Dallas. A
hub for transportation to the nation and the world, the HEB area offers the convenience of the Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport, a network of major freeways and the new, state-of-the-art Trinity Railway Express, making
transportation between Dallas and Fort Worth nearly hassle-free. The HEB Independent School District has been
named in the top 10 percent of school systems nationwide. HEB ISD students score at the highest, exemplary level in
state testing. More than 80 percent of graduating seniors pursue further education. More than 1,200 outstanding
teachers serve 19,500 students.
HEB contains over 5 million square feet of shopping center space and over 2 million square feet of office space. Over
186,000 cars per day pass through the center of the HEB area on Airport Freeway (Highway 183). Within close
proximity to HEB, you’ll find nationally-recognized dance, symphony, opera and theatre, numerous science and history
museums, established arts districts and galleries, professional music venues, nightlife and more. The area offers
hundreds of quality golf courses and an abundant offering of tennis centers, parks, recreational centers, lakes for
boating and fishing, and athletic centers. Area attractions keep families entertained at Six Flags Over Texas, Texas
State Parks, summer water parks, the award-winning Fort Worth Zoo, the Dallas Zoo, wildlife refuge centers and more.
Go to http://www.heb.org for more information on Hurst, Euless, and Bedford.
Hutchins
Tranquil Hutchins gives new meaning to “home sweet home”. Located on nine square miles with more than 2,850
residents, Hutchins is an ideal place to live. Conveniently nestled in close proximity to I20 and 635. Hutchins offers
residents and visitors easy access to the rest of the Metroplex. Several area lakes are nearby plus Hutchins; major
health care facilities are found nearby at Methodist hospital and the Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Irving/Las Colinas
With a population of 185,200, Irving has 69.3 square miles located in Dallas County midway between Dallas and Fort
Worth, adjacent to DFW International Airport and 15 minutes from Love Field in Dallas. Irving is the 12th largest city in
Texas and is also home to the affluent communities of Las Colinas and Valley Ranch. For shopping, Irving has more
than 100 shopping centers and 1.1-million-square-foot Irving Mall, with more than 150 stores. The Mandalay Canal
Walk in Las Colinas, reminiscent of an Old World village, is lined with boutiques and restaurants. There are also more
than 600 food establishments in Irving. Its broad business base shows the vitality of Irving’s local economy, with 40plus Fortune 500 companies and over 25 company headquarters calling it home. Las Colinas, a 12,000-acre privately
funded, planned business and residential community, is Irving's urban center.
Irving is served by three area school districts: Irving ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, and Coppell ISD. Higher
education is available at North Lake Community College, the Irving campus of the Dallas County Community College
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District, and at the University of Dallas, a private liberal arts university. For fine arts patrons, Irving Arts Center is home
to many performing arts groups and to the Irving Sculpture Garden. The Studios at Las Colinas is a major motion
picture and television production center located in the Dallas Communications Complex, a 125-acre development that is
a center for more than 120 media, advertising, and communications companies. Residents and tourists alike enjoy the
Mustangs at Las Colinas, the largest equestrian sculpture in the world with its nine larger-than-life bronze mustangs
galloping through a prairie stream.
For those interested in sports, Irving offers one public and four private golf courses, tennis, swimming, an Olympic-sized
indoor ice-skating rink, and other team sports. For sports fans, Irving is famous for Texas Stadium, the home of the
Dallas Cowboys professional football team, and the Dr Pepper StarCenter Ice Arena in Valley Ranch is the team
practice facility and headquarters of the Dallas Stars professional ice hockey team. Horse lovers and polo enthusiasts
enjoy the Las Colinas Equestrian Center and Polo Club. For fishing, boating, and water sports, area lakes are within
close driving distance. Mustang Canyon in Irving is home to the area's only professional water ski team. Irving has more
than 53 public parks totaling more than 2,000 acres, including the 300-acre Twin Wells Park and Golf Course.
Go to http://www.irvingchamber.com for more information on Irving.
Kaufman
Kaufman is the county seat of Kaufman County, with a majority of single-family homes. The community includes many
historical homes, which attract tourists from Dallas, only 35 miles away. Residents enjoy close proximity to Cedar
Creek Lake while the city offers a full slate of services like the Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman. Offers major medical
care and treatment. Southwestern Christian College and Trinity Valley community College offer associate degrees and
certifications about 10 miles north in Terrell.
Keller
Keller is located 35 miles northwest of Dallas and just 18 miles north of Fort Worth in Northeast Tarrant County. The
inviting family oriented community includes five city parks, nine ball fields, 14 tennis courts and 20 area lakes. In
addition, Keller is complete with many festive annual attractions such as “Holly Days in the Park” and “Wild Wild West
Fest”. Catering to educations, there are 20 school districts in the county with a total enrollment of 18,386 students ages
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kindergarten through 12 grade. Keller’s nearest airport is Alliance Airport only for four miles away and DFW
International Airport is just 13 miles. There are 499-registered business of which its major employers include City of
Keller, DDMS, Entech, Foam Fabricators, Frost Bank, Keller ISD, Corning Cable, and Southstar Logistics.
http://www.cityofkeller.com/
Lake Cities
The Lake Cities area is composed of the towns of Corinth, Lake Dallas, Shady Shores, and Hickory Creek in Denton
County, the fourth fastest growing county in the country. This is rolling wooded countryside located between Denton and
Lewisville, about 30 miles from downtown Dallas. Most public services (fire, library, park system) are shared. Children in
the Lake Cities area are served by the Lake Dallas ISD, with its six campuses, and the Denton ISD. Higher education is
within close commuting distance, such as Texas Woman's University or University of North Texas in Denton.
Corinth, located on the north end of Lake Lewisville, has a population of almost 14,925 located within its 7.8 square
miles. Corinth anticipates a 72% population increase by 2010, and its population is projected to be 27,000 at build-out.
Median Corinth household income is $78,345. The median home value is $145,000; median rent $724. The major
employer in Corinth is Boeing, with 2,200 employees. Corinth is also home to the Corinth campus of North Central
Texas College, a two-year technical and vocational school. A 116-acre community park is under development.
Lake Dallas, with its population of 6,647 has 2.5 square miles within its boundaries. Its median household income is
$52,660, median value of a home in Lake Dallas is $113,600, and the median rent is $463. Lake Dallas is home to one
of only a few marinas on Lake Lewisville (Lakeview). The Lake Dallas park system serves the entire Lake Cities
population. Soccer fields are located at City Park; Lake Cities Library and the community center are at Community Park.
Willow Grove Park, on loan to the city from the US Corps of Engineers, accounts for half of the shoreline in Lake Dallas.
Shady Shores is a quiet bedroom community of 1,712 located on 2.7 square miles of countryside partially surrounded
by Lake Lewisville. It is commercial-free and expected to maintain its rural atmosphere.
Hickory Creek has 2437 residents and 15 square miles of developable land. It is a sleepy secluded community in the
rolling hills along the Lake Lewisville shoreline. The average appraised home value is $114,400 and average income is
$69,312. Seven Corps of Engineers parks are located within the city limits of Hickory Creek.
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Lancaster
Nestled in the convergence of three interstates Lancaster offers a setting blessed with picturesque farmland and
abundant creeks and woods, plus a rich historical heritage. Settled in 1852 as a trading post, Lancaster’s Town Square
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retains the look and feel of a 19 century North Texas Market town and attracts visitors and newcomers alike.
Lancaster has its own 5,000 runway Airport provides corporate and recreational transportation and is home to the
Dallas Fort Worth wing of the Confederate Air Force. Lancaster has its own parkland, including an 18 hole municipal
golf course, playgrounds, a newly renovated Activity Center, pool, 10 new soccer fields, tennis courts, and baseball
fields.
Lewisville
Once known only for its big lake (Lake Lewisville), Lewisville now has a population of about 83,960. Lewisville is
located 26 miles north of downtown Dallas and 10 minutes from DFW International Airport, the second busiest airport in
the world, and is nestled between Lake Lewisville (29,700 acres) and Lake Grapevine (12,740 acres), which each draw
more than 6 million visitors a year. Lewisville sits on 41.6 square miles in Denton County. The average appraised value
for a home in Lewisville is $116,700; average apartment rent is $800; and an average income of $54,771. Lewisville's
main employer is Xerox, with 1,100 employees. Lewisville has a strong retail base with Vista Ridge Mall, one of the
largest malls in North Texas with more than 160 stores. Numerous antique stores and boutiques can be found in Old
Town Lewisville. Lewisville ISD, with an enrollment of more than 40,959, is the 20th largest school district in Texas,
serves 10 different communities, and encompasses 130 square miles. An extension campus of North Central Texas
College, a 2-year community college whose main campus is in Gainesville in Cooke County, is located in Lewisville, and
there are about 35 other institutions of higher education in the area.
For those interested in sports, Lewisville offers municipal and private golf courses, tennis, soccer, and other team
sports. For fishing, boating, and water sports, Lewisville residents enjoy Lake Lewisville and Lake Grapevine or any of
the other area lakes within close driving distance. Lake Lewisville, with 103 miles of shoreline, is the area's largest lake
and is home to the largest and most active fleet of catamarans. Some of the area's biggest yachts can be found at the
lake's three marinas (e.g., Eagle Point), and it is also a popular sail boarding lake. Lewisville has more than 20 public
parks.
Go to http://www.lewisville-chamber.org/for more information on Lewisville
McKinney
McKinney is a mixture of the old and the new, with antique shops and historical buildings sitting side-by-side with hightech industry leaders. With a population of more than 50,000, McKinney is located 35 miles north of downtown Dallas
and is located in Collin County with a population of 54,379. The average appraisal value for a single-family home in
McKinney is $148,000; average apartment rent is $629 and an average income of $63 366. McKinney is home to
Blockbuster's national distribution and data processing center and Raytheon TI Systems, as well as other companies.
Improvements to the McKinney Municipal Airport, making it attractive to corporate jets, will enhance future growth.
McKinney has a strong commitment to its past, as evidenced by Chestnut Square, a block of turn-of-the-century
restored homes. These are among the more than 1,700 historic homes and buildings in McKinney's three historic
districts. McKinney displays 68 historical markers. McKinney ISD has a growing school system of 12 schools with an
enrollment of 13,521. Higher education is available at the Central Park Campus of the Collin County Community College
District, whose doors opened in 1986 and now has an enrollment of about 2,000 credit and 1,000 noncredit students per
semester. For those interested in sports, McKinney offers public and private golf courses, tennis, swimming, and other
team sports. For fishing, boating, and water sports, area lakes are within close driving distance. McKinney has 18 public
parks.
Mesquite
As one of the largest cities in Dallas County, the community enjoys a wide variety of activities and amenities. One of the
largest is the Town East Mall. Lake Ray Hubbard is just minutes away and is a major source of recreation and outdoors
fun. Mesquite is also the home of the internationally famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo. Mesquite citizens enjoy a
high quality of life. Home to the Symphony orchestra, a theater company, chorale groups and other cultural
organizations in the community.
Midlothian
If you won a Mazda, Honda/Nissan or Isuzu automobile, there is a good chance it has spent some time here. These
companies un-wrap the vehicles, add finishing touches and shop them throughout the Southwest and Midwest. It also
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known as the “Cement Capital of Texas” due to the presence of such major companies TXI, Holmium, and North Texas
Cement. Chaparral Steel Co. adds to the city’s identities as a construction products center. Midlothian is a major
business and residential center in its own right, offering residents a complete, quality lifestyle. You can choose from a
variety of housing styles, all moderately priced. And a Major source of recreations and activity is Joe Pool Lake.
North Richland Hills/Richland Hills
North Richland Hills is the third largest city in Tarrant County and the largest in the region. The only city included in
Texas business magazine to make the “Cities to Watch” list. Home to major job centers and to employers like NRH,
Tecnol Medical Products, PFL Insurance Center. It is home to two 400.000 square foot power centers, two malls,
attractive strip shopping centers and more than 100 restaurants. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department has
constructed several new projects, including a $2 million, 30 acre community park with two fishing ponds and seven
soccer fields along with six hike/bike trails. North Richland Hills is also the home of a variety of cultural activities, the
NRH20 Water Park, and Iron Horse Golf Course.
Park Cities/Highland Park
The Park Cities area, composed of the small but very affluent communities of Highland Park and University Park, is 6
square miles completely surrounded by the city of Dallas. This pair has a small-town feeling in the shadows of
downtown Dallas skyscrapers. Matter of fact, the commute for residents of the Park Cities to the center of downtown
Dallas takes only about 7 minutes. Although the Park Cities is a residential island, this area has its own municipal
governments, its own public services (police department and fire department), and its own school district, the highly
rated Highland Park ISD, with seven schools and a total enrollment of 5,869.
The City of University Park is located 5 miles north of downtown Dallas in central Dallas County. It has a population of
223,817 within its 3.7 square miles. Its largest employer is Southern Methodist University, around which the town was
built. The average income is $92,778. The average home cost is about $549,400. The major shopping area in University
Park is Snider Plaza.
The town of Highland Park lies just to the south of University Park and was the first totally planned city in Texas. The
original plans called for 20 percent of the land to be set aside for parks. The quality luxury housing and the abundance
of parkland running along the beautiful Turtle Creek make this a very desirable and elite neighborhood. Highland Park
covers 2.2 square miles and has a population of 8,920. The average median income is $149,389 and the average home
cost is more than $685,700. Highland Park Village, a 200,000-square-foot shopping center with more than 80 shops,
restaurants, and offices, holds the honor of being America's first shopping center and has retained its original Spanish
architecture.
Plano
With a population of more than 220,000, Plano is no longer just a suburb of Dallas but is a city of its own. Plano's
location, just 19 miles due north of downtown Dallas, and its nationally recognized public school system make this city a
popular choice for those moving to the Dallas area. Plano has 71.4 square miles of buildable area. Most of this is in
Collin County, but Denton County claims 3.1 square miles of Plano; both counties are among the fastest growing
counties in the United States. Average elevation of Plano is 675 feet above sea level. The average sales price for a
home in Plano is $162,300; average apartment rent is $760 (on west side) and $688 (east side) and the average
income is $78,722.
Plano is the world headquarters of EDS, with some 10,000 employees, JC Penney, Frito-Lay, and Dr Pepper, as well as
home to many information technology and telecommunications companies. Within Plano's city limits, there are more
than 80,000 jobs. Plano has a strong retail base with Collin Creek Mall; more than 60 retail centers are located
throughout the city. Restaurants from fast-food franchises to full-service restaurants, coffee shops, and tearooms are
everywhere.
Plano ISD has received national recognition for its outstanding system of 55 schools with an enrollment of about 48,944.
Higher education is also available with the Collin County Community College, whose Plano Spring Creek campus
opened in 1988. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University has chosen Plano as the site for a satellite
campus. Also, the University of Texas at Dallas, a 4-year university specializing in science, engineering, management,
and social science, is at Plano's southern border in Richardson. For those interested in sports, Plano offers municipal
and private golf courses, tennis, swimming, indoor ice skating, and other team sports. For fishing, boating, and water
sports, area lakes are within close driving distance. Plano has more than 70 public parks. Because of Plano's strong
sense of community and dedication to thoughtful progress, Plano has been selected as an All-America City.
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Just to the north of Dallas is Richardson. With a population of more than 96,956, it has been dubbed the "Telecom
Corridor," as it is home to Texas Instruments, MCI, Northern Telecom, Fujitsu, Alcatel, Rockwell, and another 500 or so
high-tech firms. Richardson has 27.4 square miles within its city boundaries; 18.2 is in Dallas County, with the
remainder in Collin County. Richardson's retail base centers around Richardson Square Mall, with about 80 stores.
Restaurants from fast-food franchises to full-service restaurants are abundant. The average sales price for a home in
Richardson is about $131,400; average apartment rent is $833 and the median family income is $62,392.
Richardson ISD is one of the best in the Dallas area and has been recognized as one of the top 25 school districts in
the United States. In Texas, the school boundaries do not necessarily align with the city boundaries. Therefore, some
parts of Dallas and Garland are within the RISD boundaries; however, the portion of Richardson that is in Collin County
attends Plano schools. Higher education is also available at Richland College, a campus of the Dallas County
Community College District, and the University of Texas at Dallas, a 4-year university specializing in science,
engineering, management, and social science. About 46% of adults living in Richardson have at least 4 years of college
education.
For those interested in sports, Richardson offers municipal and private golf courses, tennis, swimming, and other team
sports. For fishing, boating, and water sports, area lakes are within close driving distance. Most residents live within half
a mile from one of Richardson's 27 public parks. There is a large public library, a symphony orchestra, and other
cultural groups, numerous acres of parks and public recreation facilities, major medical centers, a variety of housing
choices and well planned streets and expressways.
Rockwall / Heath
Rockwall is located 22 miles east of downtown Dallas on the eastern shores of the 22,745-acre Lake Ray Hubbard and
is the county seat of Rockwall County. And although it is the smallest county in Texas, with 144 square miles, it has the
second highest per-capita income level of all Texas counties. Rockwall has a population of 22,334 within its 14.9
square miles. Average elevation of Rockwall is 596 feet above sea level. The average appraised value for a home in
Rockwall is $155,600; average apartment rent is $640 and average income is $65,411. Rockwall maintains one of the
lowest tax rates in Texas. Rockwall Municipal Airport helps to attract small businesses to the various business/industrial
parks in Rockwall.
Rockwall ISD encompasses 102 square miles and has an enrollment of more than 8,100. Higher education is available
through the College Center at Rockwall, an arm of the Collin County Community College District. For those interested
in sports, Rockwall offers three golf courses (Lakeside Village, Buffalo Creek, and The Shores), tennis, swimming, and
other team sports. For fishing, boating, and water sports, Rockwall has four marinas and two yacht clubs (Chandlers
Landing and Rush Creek) and other area lakes are within close driving distance. Rockwall has 11 community parks.
Rockwall is the county seat of Rockwall County, the smallest county in the greater Dallas region; it is named for a
subterranean series of dikes discovered by settlers digging a well. Demographic data characterize residents as youthful,
college educated, high-income families, who are attracted by the scenic beauty and resort like lifestyle within the
community. Many residents enjoy watching the sunset over the lake, while stilling the lights of downtown Dallas.
Residents have plenty of shops and services to meet their needs. Major medical care is available at nearby regional
hospitals.
Rowlett
Rowlett is a quiet, relaxed little community of 49,908 on Lake Ray Hubbard in the northeast corner of Dallas County
and western Rockwall County, about 20 miles from downtown Dallas. It covers 19 square miles. The average appraised
value of a home in Rowlett is $116,900; average apartment rent is $575. The average household income is $70,947.
Garland ISD has 10 schools in Rowlett and the Rockwall ISD has one elementary school in Rowlett. Higher education is
readily available with 21 colleges and universities within 30 miles. Lake Ray Hubbard provides Rowlett residents with
fishing, boating, and water sports, and other area lakes are within close driving distance. Rowlett's park system includes
a giant wooden playground, Kid's Kingdom.
Sachse
Sachse is located on HWY78 of the greater Dallas area. Surrounding areas are Garland, Plano, and Richardson.
Located within minutes of Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard, Sachse is an outdoorsmen’s paradise. The city is also
the home of the Fall Fest, an annual arts and crafts event that provides opportunities for community involvement. Major
colleges and universities, nationally recognize attractions, sporting events, cultural events and much more are all
nearby.
Seagoville
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In Seagoville residents enjoy a charming, rural lifestyle as well as the convenience of big city attractions. They can
choose from newly built custom homes to quaint, restored Victorian houses. The housing costs rank among the lowest
in the Dallas area. A few miles to the north is Lake Ray Hubbard, one of the largest lakes in the region, yet Seagoville
retains its country charm without the lake traffic. Quality medical care is available as well as a Paul Quinn College.
Southlake
The City of Southlake is ideally located between Fort Worth and Dallas with easy access to the DFW International
Airport. Many master planned residential communities, Savre’s Corporate Headquarters, Verizon Wireless Network
Observation and Control Center, the nationally renowned South lake Town Square by Cooper and Stebbins and
Gateway Plaza by Lincoln Properties. Southlake includes over 1,600 business and non-profit organizations of which
approx. 40% of them are home based businesses. The School receives national and state recognition regularly and
area a basis for outstanding quality of life. The parks and recreation system has many existing parks and open space
areas meeting a diversity of recreational needs.
For more information contact http://www.ci.southlake.tx.us/
Sunnyvale
This rural community east of Mesquite has zoning laws that require each home sit on a minimum one-acre lots. In
addition to providing an attractive setting for residential development, Sunnyvale offers excellent sites for businesses
and industries. The community has an industrial park, and its largest employers are American Marazzi Title Inc. and
ExceLex Co. Students attend through the eighth grade and then complete high school in Mesquite. Here you will also
numerous shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment facilities. Lake Ray Hubbard, one of the largest lakes in the
region, is a major source of outdoor recreation.
Terrell
Terrell attracts numerous tourists during the year due to its interesting blend of old and new. The Terrell Heritage
Society sponsors a tour of historic homes and building each year. Terrell is an enjoyable community to raise a family,
with city parks totaling more than 140 acres and large amount of recreational space. Housing is predominantly
moderately priced single-family homes; there are two colleges that call Terrell home. A major employer here is Terrell
State Hospital, a 361- bed facility treating psychiatric conditions.
The Colony
The Colony offers the best of both worlds, the excitement of urban life and the comfort of suburban living. The Colony
location is easy access of DFW’s International Airport and other major commercial centers and retail attractions. The
Colony is part of the Lewisville ISD. Campuses in the city include six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one
high school. Four universities and multiple community college campuses are located with in The Colony.
Trophy Club
Trophy Club is surrounded with easy access to both with Fort Worth and Dallas on both sides of this city, it makes life
very easy location with architectural beauty and the finest in recreational amenities, including a championship golf
course, county club, and tennis courts. The city has experienced tremendous growth over the years. The average sales
price for a home in Trophy Club is $176,600 and average household income is $92,492. With a population of 7,027, its
natural environment that is enhanced by the development landscapes green hills, waterways, and heavily wooded
terrain.
University Park
University Park is extremely well cared for, and it maintains the best in city services. With a low crime rate, effective
police and fire dependents and outstanding schools, it is often considered the perfect place to star or raise a family.
Home to Southern Methodist University encourages education, sports, and the arts, which greatly add to the character
and culture. Although some of the most prestigious shopping centers in the Metroplex are nearby, such as North Park
Mall and Preston Center, University Park has its own neighborhood stores and restaurants, which serve the community,
particularly the charming Snider Plaza.
CITY OF FORT WORTH (CowTown, Texas Style)
Fort Worth is city of partnership and progress, qualities that ensured its survival as a frontier outpost and later
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transformed this city into a great place to live and work. Fort Worth is located 30 miles west of Dallas. The terrain
ranges in elevations from 500 to 900 feet. Through the city runs the Trinity River, which flows from north-central Texas
southward to the Gulf of Mexico. In all directions of Fort Worth’s outskirts are reservoirs and lakes.
For many reasons, geologic, cultural, statutory, and commercial, Fort Worth has always been referred to as the City
Where the West Begins. Part myth of the Old West, part real western history, Fort Worth has a mystique its own entire
in keeping with its pivotal location.
Fort Worth is the third most populous metro area in Texas, behind Houston and Dallas. The population of the Fort Worth
Metro Area is 1,782,900. The population of the City of Fort Worth is 556,700.
Economy
What do an F-16 fighter jet, a $20 bill, and a Nokia phone have in common? All are manufactured in Fort Worth; the
most diverse high-tech manufacturing location in Texas. Transportation and distribution are also vital to Fort Worth's
economy. Fort Worth is consistently ranked among the top places in the nation to work, live, and do business by
national magazines like Money, Fortune, and Newsweek. The city is home to major corporations like Lockheed Martin,
American Airlines, Bell Helicopter Textron, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Pier 1 Imports, and Radio Shack.
Other significant economic sectors include health care, finance, telecommunications, education, tourism, retail trade,
and services.
Cost of Living
The ACCRA cost of living index for Fort Worth is 94.6; with 100 being the average of U.S. metro areas participating in
the survey.
Housing cost index
88.6
Grocery cost index
91.4
Utility cost index
110.8
Transportation cost index
96.9
Health care cost index
95.9
The average sale price for a 2,400 square foot new home with 3-4 bedrooms, a family room, and 2-car garage located
in a mid-management neighborhood typical for transferees to the Fort Wroth Metro Area is $196,000.
Quality of Life
Fort Worth continues to add attractions and services that make the city a pleasure. A good example is The Herd, the
world’s only daily cattle drive, which takes place in the Stockyards National Historic District. Fort Worth benefits as a
tourist and convention town from its rich cattle-driving heritage, hence its nickname "Cowtown." It's one of the few bigger
cities where men and women in cowboy hats and boots look more at home than in office attire. Yet don't be fooled by its
agrarian roots. Fort Worth has a population dedicated to culture, and the city offers some of the finest performance and
visual arts in the Southwest.
Commute Patterns
Typical commutes for persons working and living in the Fort Worth area are 15-30 minutes. Commutes between the
Dallas and Fort Worth areas are usually 30-45 minutes.
Public Transportation
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority, known as the “T”, provides scheduled public bus service throughout Fort
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Worth. The “T” is available to partner with companies to meet employee transportation needs. A commuter rail
connects downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas, with stops for DFW International Airport and other cities.
Go to http://www.forthworthchamber.com for more information.
Master Planned Communities – Dallas Style
Elegant Estates and Luxury Living
Most homes in the Dallas area are built on a standard 70 by 120 foot lot; however, some homebuyers prefer a larger
luxury home on an estate-sized lot in a park-like environment. On this page, you will find some of the housing
communities offering elegant estates (basically $750,000 and up) set on lots of a minimum of one-half acre. Note that
not every lot in any given development may be acreage in size. Also, there may be no homes available for sale in a
particular area at this point in time.
Addison
Grand Addison ... $175,000-190,000
Bellbrook Estates ... $900,000-1+ million 1/2 acre
Waterford Park ... $195,000-270,000
Allen
Cottonwood Bend ... $85,000-190,000
Custer Hill Estates ... $130,000-205,000
Watters Crossing ... $130,000-260,000
Twin Creeks ... $150,000-800,000
Suncreek ... $170,000-400,000
Brookside ... $125,000-175,000
Lost Creek Ranch ... $130,000-240,000
Beacon Hill ... $150,000-245,000
Morningside ... $160,000-240,000
Custer Meadows ... $200,000-320,000
Arlington
Fannin Farm ... $160,000-225,000
Enchanted Hills ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Arlington Shores ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Aubrey
Mountain View Ranch ... $700,000- ... 1 acre
Chase Oaks ... $750,000- ... 1 acre
Bartonville
Gibbons Creek Estates ... $600,000-1+ million
Saddle Brook Estates ... $625,000-1+ million
Carrollton
Country Place ... $100,000-220,000
Oakwood Springs ... $145,000-180,000
Josey Ranch ... $150,000-260,000
Indian Creek Ranch ... $160,000-180,000
Stone Creek ... $180,000-250,000
Riverglen ... $115,000-120,000
Brookhaven Courtyard ... $150,000-250,000
Homestead ... $160,000-260,000
Meadow Green Park ... $160,000-185,000
Greenway Park ... $210,000-320,000
Colleyville
Remington Park ... $350,000-600,000
Panno ... $750,000- ... 1 acre
Western Trails ... $800,000- ... 1 acre
Ledesma ... $975,000- ... 1 acre
Falcon Point ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Miles Addition ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Hills of Central Park ... $750,000- ... 1/2 acre
Thornberry ... $750,000-900,000 ... 1/2 acre
Westmont ... $900,000-1 million ... 1/2 acre
Cutter Ridge Estates ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
McPike Addition ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Montclair Parc ... $1+ million- ... 1/2 acre
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The Colony
Colony ... $50,000-130,000
Legends ... $150,000-220,000
Stewart Peninsula ... $130,000-235,000
Cypress Cove ... $170,000-340,000
Coppell
Cottonwood Creek ... $225,000-335,000
Riverchase ... $300,000-400,000
Fountain Park ... $230,000-300,000
Copper Canyon
Canyon Ranch Estate . $500,000-1 million ..
Lakes of Copper Canyon ... $1 million- ... 1 ac
Corinth
Meadow Oaks ... $120,000-165,000
Oakmont ... $140,000-600,000
Dallas
Bryan Place ... $90,000-300,000
Pierremont Town homes ... $260,000-390,000
Preston Hollow ... $600,000-2.5 million
Lane Park Estates ... $480,000-1+ million ... 1 acre
Lake Forest ... $650,000-2+ million ... 1/2 acre
Scarlata Holloway ... $700,000- ... 1 acre
Harbord Oaks ... $750,000-2 million ... 1/2 acre
Cambridge Place ... $775,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Devonshire ... $800,000- ... 1/2 acre
Preston Trails ... $800,000-2+ million ... 1/2 acre
University Park ... $800,000-2 million ... 1 acre
Highland Park ... $800,000-2 million ... 1 acre
Preston Hollow ... $850,000-2 million ... 1/2 acre
Talmadge Court ... $900,000- ... 1/2 acre
Kelsey Square ... $1 million- ... 1 acre
Meadowood Estates ... $1-2+ million ... 1 acre
Dentwood ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Pickens Place ... $1+ million- ... 1/2 acre
Dorset Place ... $2 million- ... 1 acre
Radbrook Estates ... $2+ million- ... 1 acre
Royal Strait ... $8 million- ... 1 acre
Lake Forest ... $200,000-3 million
Wellington on the Creek ... $300,000-500,000
Downs of Hillcrest ... $650,000-1+ million
Fairmont Place ... $600,000-800,000 ... 1/2 ac
Northwood Hills ... $700,000-1 million ... 1/2 ac
Rockbrook Estates ... $720,000-1+ million ... 1/2 ac
Northhaven Estates ... $750,000- ... 1/2 acre
Bent Tree ... $800,000-950,000 ... 1/2 acre
Highland Estates ... $800,000-1 million ... 1/2 acre
Prestonwood Creek ... $800,000-1+ million ... 1 ac
Walnut Estates ... $800,000-970,000 ... 1/2 acre
Williamsburg ... $800,000-2+ million ... 1/2 acre
Churchill Way Estates ... $900,000-1 million ... 1/2 acre
Inwood ... $1-2 million ... 1 acre
Lobello Estates ... $1-3 million ... 1 acre
Sunnybrook Estates ... $1-4 million ... 1 acre
Hillcrest Estates ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
University Heights ... $1+ million- ... 1/2 acre
Oak Forest Estates ... $2+ million- ... 3 acres
Roxbury Grove ... $3 million- ... 1 acre
North Dallas
Landmark ... $160,000-210,000
Lakes of Preston Hollow ... $600,000-1+ million
Cambridge Place ... $380,000-1+ million
Oak Tree/Creekside ... $600,000-1+ million
Farmers Branch
Brookhaven Estates ... $750,000- ... 1 acre
Fairview
Heritage Ranch (adults only) ... $160,000-320,000
Fairview
Hawks Wood ... 1 acre (under development)
Bridlegate ... $400,000-900,000 ... 1 acre
Oakwood Estates ... $300,000-1+ million ... 1 acre
Rivers Edge ... $800,000- ... 1 acre
Flower Mound
Wellington ... $155,000-320,000
Chaucer Estates ... $165,000-250,000
Bridlewood ... $190,000-3 million
Stafford Estates ... $205,000-315,000
Carriage Glen ... $400,000Bridlewood/Steeplechase ... $400,000-800,000
Stone Hill Farms ... $160,000-250,000
Villages of Northshore ... $180,000-355,000
Waterford Park ... $200,000-260,000
Woodlake Estates ... $280,000-300,000
Estates at Tour 18 ... $400,000-2+ million
Estates at Tour 18 ... $400,000-2 million ... 1/2 acre
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Bridlewood Farms ... $450,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Dominion Estates ... $470,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Pennisula at Twin Coves ... $650,000- ... 1 acre
Post Oak West ... $700,000- ... 1 acre
River Oaks Estates ... $750,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Chateau du Lac ... $1-2 million ... 1 acre
Wichita Creek Estates ... $450,000-775,000 ... 1 acre
Point Noble ... $500,000-1+ million ... 1 acre
Bridlewood/Reserve ... $700,000-1 million ... 1/2 acre
Oakview Manor ... $750,000- ... 1/2 acre
Landing at Northshore ... $850,000-1+ million ... 1-2 acres
Frisco
Plantation Resort ... $110,000-270,000
Preston Vineyards ... $115,000-190,000
Preston Glen ... $125,000-180,000
Preston Highlands ... $140,000-225,000
Heritage Lakes ... $150,000-350,000
Oakbrook Park Estates ... $155,000-185,000
Meadow Hill Estates ... $150,000-550,000
Heather Ridge Estates ... $240,000-340,000
Stonebriar ... $250,000-3 million
Stonebriar Park ... $460,000-1+ million
Stonebriar ... $350,000-2+ million ... 1/2-3 acres
Lakes on Legacy/Lakes ... $725,000-1+ million
Starwood/Chamberlyne $870,000-5 million
Starwood/Spanish Oaks ... 1-2 million ... 1/2 acre
Preston Lakes ... $110,000-195,000
Hillcrest Estates ... $120,000-180,000
Fairfield Estates ... $135,000-170,000
Trails of West Frisco ... $145,000-300,000
Lone Star Ranch ... $150,000-400,000
Westfalls Village ... $185,000-450,000
Lakes on Legacy ... $215,000-1.5 million
Shadowlake ... $250,000-300,000
Starwood ... $300,000-2 million
Preston Estates ... $320,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Stonebriar Creek Estates ... $500,000-6 million ... 1 acre
Stonebriar Park ... $800,000-2+ million ... 1 acre
Garland
Golden Meadows ... $67,000-70,000
Valley Creek North ... $120,000-165,000
Spring Park ... $125,000-235,000
Shores of Eastern Hills ... $170,000-400,000
Kensington Gardens ... $250,000-290,000
Lakeview ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Mill Creek Crossing ... $90,000-150,000
Villages of Valley Creek ... $120,000-180,000
Firewheel Farms ... $160,000-350,000
The Greens ... $210,000-450,000
Sampson Estates ... $1 million- ... 1 acre
Heath
Willow Springs ... $300,000-1 million ... 1/2 acre
The Moraine ... $425,000-2+ million ... 1 acre
The Promontory ... $700,000- ... 1 acre
Meadowview Estates ... $2+ million- ... 1 acre
Lafayette Landing ... $400,000-1+ million ... 1/2 acre
Meadow Lake Village ... $500,000-1+ million ... 1 acre
Hills of Buffalo Way ... $775,000-850,000 ... 1-3 acres
Highland Village
Castlewood ... $290,000-600,000
Highland Shores ... $725,000- million ... 1/2 acre
Irving/Las Colinas
Valley Ranch ... $120,000-225,000
Beacon Hill Village ... $135,000-180,000
Lakeside Village ... $150,000-220,000
University Hills ... $170,000-300,000
Fox Glen ... $200,000-950,000
Hollows of Valley Ranch ... $200,000-250,000
Cottonwood Valley ... $235,000-2+ million
Windsor Ridge ... $400,000-2 million
Hamptons at Valley Ranch ... $125,000-145,000
Santa Fe Trace ... $135,000-150,000
Glen Cove Village ... $170,000-190,000
Riverchase ... $180,000-330,000
Hackberry Creek ... $200,000-500,000
Kinwest ... $220,000Fairway Vista ... $260,000-315,000
Irving
Windsor Ridge ... $400,000-2 million ... 1/2 acre
Enclave at TPC ... $1+ million- ... 1/2 acre
Cottonwood Valley ... $500,000-900,000 ... 1/2 acre
Keller
Carriage Gate ... $135,000-185,000
Forest Lakes ... $250,000-300,000
Hidden Lakes ... $150,000-500,000
Aspen Oaks ... $1-2 million ... 1 acre
Lewisville
Garden Oak Estates ... $130,000-160,000
Valley Oaks ... $130,000-165,000
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Vista Oaks ... $130,000-155,000
Glenwood ... $140,000Castle Hills ... $220,000-1 million
The Summit ... $135,000-150,000
Vista Ridge ... $140,000-300,000
Little Elm
Lakewood Village ... $750,000- ... 1 acre
Melissa
Woods of Country Ridge ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
McKinney
Eldorado Heights ... $100,000-180,000
Villages of Lake Forest ... $130,000-210,000
Stonebridge Ranch ... $150,000-650,000
Stonegate ... $155,000-225,000
Hidden Creek ... $195,000-360,000
Mayfair Estates ... $215,000-230,000
Eldorado Estates ... $250,000-350,000
Eldorado/Kensington Creek ... $350-800,000
Eldorado/Forest Ridge ... $450,000-1 million
Chancellor Creek ... $600,000-1+ million ... 1/2 acre
Eldorado/Reserve ... $750,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Winding Creek ... $400,000-1 million ... 1/2-3/4 acre
Stone Brooke Crossing ... $120,000-190,000
Pine Ridge Estates ... $140,000-195,000
Stonebridge Ranch (cont.) ... $150,000-650,000
Eldorado of McKinney ... $190,000-1 million
Eldorado Lakes ... $200,000-340,000
Arbor Glen ... $220,000-320,000
Mallard Lakes ... $260,000-480,000
Provine Farm Estates ... $400,000-2 million ... 1/2-3/4 acre
Stonebridge Ranch/Wellington ... $500,000-900,000 1/2 acre
Stonebridge Ranch/Estates ... $700,000-900,000 ... 1 acre
Stonebridge Ranch/Knightsbridge ... $800,000-1 million ... 2/3
acre
Oak Point
Eagles Landing ... $220,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Emerald Sound ... $230,000-700,000 ... 1 acre
Parker
Dublin Creek Estates ... $300,000-1 million 1 acre
Knolls of Springhill Estates ... $525,000-750,000 ... 1 acre
Plano
Biltmore ... $90,000-125,000
Bent Trail ... $120,00-150,000
Highland Creek Manor ... $125,000-220,000
Bristol Park ... $130,000-170,000
Roehampton Court ... $130,000-215,000
The Trails ... $130,000-165,000
Parkway Village ... $135,000-140,000
Highland Ridge ... $140,000-300,000
Oakwood Glen ... $140,000-210,000
Quail Creek ... $140,000-260,000
Ridgeview Ranch ... $140,000-280,000
Spring Ridge ... $140,000-325,000
Russell Creek ... $150,000-380,000
Woods at Russell Creek ... $150,000-190,000
Preston Green ... $155,000-175,000
Preston View ... $155,000Summerset ... $160,000-240,000
Stoney Hollow ... $170,000-360,000
Highlands of Russell Park ... $180,000-250,000
Stonewood Glen ... $190,000-230,000
Oak Creek Estates ... $195,000-350,000
Ridgeview Park ... $200,000-225,000
Preston Parkside ... $200,000-390,000
Hills at Prestonwood ... $210,000-650,000
Wolf Creek Estates ... $215,000-340,000
Preston Ridge ... $230,000-340,000
Bent Tree West ... $240,000-400,000
Suncreek ... $240,000-410,000
Northridge Estates ... $250,000-350,000
Windy Meadow ... $250,000-350,000
Windhaven Farms ... $260,000-1 million
Estates of Forest Creek ... $265,000-320,000
Shalimar at Preston Trails ... $300,000-400,000
Cypress Creek ... $340,000-510,000
Willow Bend ... $350,000-1.5 million
Cambridge Place ... $380,000-1+ million
Indian Creek ... $400,000Lakeside on Preston ... $450,000-1+ million
Shoal Creek ... $450,000-1.5 million
Pebblebrook ... $620,000-690,000
Oakbriar ... $715,000Kings Gate ... $800,000-2+ million
Oakdale ... $450,000-1+ million ... 1/2 acre
Glade at LakeSide ... $500,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Willow Bend Lakes ... $600,000-1+ million ... 1/2
Kings Ridge Estates ... $700,000-1+ million ... 1-3 acres
Red Wolf Estates ... $700,000-2 million ... 1-3 acres Shoal Creek ... $750,000-1+ million ... 1/2 acre
Kings Gate ... $800,000-4+ million ... 3/4-1 acre
LakeSide Country ... $850,000-2+ million ... 1/2-3 acres
Willow Bend Estates ... $850,000- ... 1/2 acre
Glen Lyon…$900,000 – ½ acre
El Ranchero ... $1-2+ million ... 1 acre
Willow Bend Country ... $1-3+ million ... 1 acre
Meadow on Gleneagles ... $1+ million ... 1/2 acre Willow Bend Place ... $1+ million ... 1/2 acre
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Prosper
Gentle Creek Estates ... $725,000 ... 1 acre
Westover ... $530,000-900,000 ... 1 acre
Richardson
Wyndsor Estates ... $140,000-240,000
Breckenridge Park ... $200,000-320,000
Creek Hollow ... $180,000-235,000
Rockwall
Chandler's Landing ... $115,000-350,000
Shores ... $130,000-340,000
Buffalo Creek ... $330,000-600,000
Caruth Lake ... $125,000-200,000
Turtle Cove ... $140,000-210,000
Shepherds Highlands ... $700,000- ... 1/2 acre
Rowlett
Lakes of Springfield ... $100,000-195,000
Harborside/Harborview ... $130,000-230,000
Mariner Park ... $150,000-200,000
Ridgecove ... $160,000-270,000
Spinnaker Point ... $110,000Waterview ... $140,000-500,000
Harbor Pointe ... $155,000-180,000
McCleery Estates ... $1+ million- ... 1 acre
Sachse
Woodbridge ... $100,000-400,000
Southlake
Timarron ... $200,000-1 million
Southridge Lakes ... $300,000-425,000
Versailles ... $300,000-500,000
Monticello ... $375,000-900,000 ... 1/2 acre
Timarron/Eagle Bend ... $400,000-1 million ... 1/2
Laurelwood Park ... $500,000-1+ million ... 1 acre
Timarron/Huntly Manor ... $620,000-850,000 ... 1/2
High Point Estates ... $700,000- ... 1/2 acre
Regal Oaks ... $850,000- ... 1 acre
Sword Addition ... $2+ million- ... 1 acre
Stone Lakes ... $260,000-385,000
Timber Lake ... $300,000-500,000
Monticello Estates ... $400,000-1 million
Rain Forest ... $380,000-1 million ... 1 acre
Coventry Manor ... $500,000-1+ million ... 1 acre
Timarron/Bent Creek ... $500,000-900,000 ... 1/2 acre
Oak Wood Estates ... $680,000- ... 1 acre
Wakefield ... $740,000- ... 1 acre
Stanhope Addition ... $900,000- ... 1 acre
Trophy Club
Trophy Club ... $130,000-400,000
Wylie
Seis Lagos ... $160,000-400,000
Communities Stats
DFW Stats
School Districts
Pop
Home
14700
$222,400.00
$48,566.00
4429
$765.00
$142,400.00
$78,924.00
18.997
$740.00
Arlington
332969
Arlington,Kennedale,Hurst,Bedfor
$96,400.00
$47,622.00
93.005
$618.00
Balch Springs
Dallas, Mesquite ISD
$57,300.00
$62,406.00
8.053
$636.00
Bedford
Hurst,Euless,Bedford ISD
$116,300.00
$54,436.00
10.012
$677.00
Carrollton
$125,900.00
$125,513.00
34.765
$765.00
Addison
Dallas/Carrollton/Allen ISD
Allen
Allen ISD
Avg Income Sq Miles
45
Avg Rent
Carrollton, Farmers Branch,
Castle Hills
Lewisville ISD
$324,712.00
$125,513.00
Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill ISD
$131,421.00
$69,177.00
33.634
$0.00
$30,234.00
1
$381,227.00
$125,952.00
13.109
$718.00
$225,367.00
$119,916.00
14.724
$728.00
Dallas
Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton
$178,102.00
$37,263.00
384
$661.00
Denton
Denton ISD
$132,162.00
$28,850.00
132162
$606.00
Desoto
Desoto,Duncanville, Dallas ISD
$132,295.00
$75,156.00
384
$640.00
Duncanville
Duncanville ISD
$108,255.00
$63,419.00
21.589
$640.00
Ennis
Ennis ISD
$118,622.00
$39,546.00
16.663
$0.00
Euless
Hurst,Bedford,Euless ISD
$124,258.00
$53,281.00
16.040
$626.00
Farmers Branch
Carrollton, Farmers Branch ISD
$145,738.00
$64,567.00
12.002
$725.00
Flower Mound
Lewisville, Argyle, Northwest
$187,784.00
$75,000.00
32.031
$738.00
$0.00
$36,880.00
12
$196,000.00
$56,380.00
287
$712.00
Frisco
Frisco ISD
$185,340.00
$58,514.00
34.163
$736.00
Garland
Garland, Richardson ISD
$105,628.00
$62,625.00
57.347
$604.00
$0.00
$53,535.00
8.8
$542.00
Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Arlington ISD
$100,153.00
$54,881.00
68.488
$608.00
Grapevine
Grapevine, Colleyville ISD
$192,885.00
$74,360.00
31.261
$718.00
Highland Park
Highland Park ISD
$587,543.00
$117,575.00
2
$950.00
$0.00
$88,710.00
4.161
$0.00
$137,416.00
$53,572.00
9.869
$626.00
$134,400.00
$58,200.00
69.3
$750.00
$127,969.00
$24,766.00
3
Cockrell Hill
Dallas ISD
Colleyville
Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
Coppell
Coppell ISD
38168
Forney
Forney ISD
Fort Worth
Fort Worth ISD
556700
Glenn Heights
Desoto, Red Oak ISD
Highland Village
Lake Dallas, Lewisville ISD
Hutchins
Hurst.Bedford,Euless ISD
Irving
Irving,Carrollton,Farmers
Kaufman
Kaufman ISD
185200
46
3.7
$0.00
$640.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Keller
Keller ISD
$144,500.00
$83,659.00
18
$650.00
$92,559.00
$51,119.00
29.147
$640.00
$159,571.00
$51,119.00
43
$738.00
McKinney
McKinney ISD
$176,832.00
$41,500.00
44.396
$736.00
Mesquite
Mesquite ISD
$93,609.00
$61,650.00
42.835
$622.00
$0.00
$37,294.00
28
$560.00
N Richland Hills
Birdville ISD
$136,773.00
$56,492.00
18.229
$588.00
Plano
Plano,Lewisville,Frisco ISD
$226,075.00
$80,588.00
66.246
$750.00
Richardson
Richardson, Plano ISD
$161,349.00
$79,999.00
28.256
$861.00
Rockwall/Heath
Rockwall ISD
$208,321.00
$65,685.00
14.660
$0.00
Rowlett
Rockwall ISD
$208,321.00
$65,685.00
14.660
$0.00
Sachse
Garland, Wylie ISD
$136,720.00
$61,025.00
9
$544.00
Seagoville
Dallas ISD
$0.00
$46,123.00
16.202
$622.00
Southlake
Carroll ISD
$370,654.00
$86,086.00
21.599
$0.00
Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, Mesquite ISD
$322,481.00
$84,189.00
20
$0.00
$0.00
$31,601.00
17.646
$0.00
The Colony
Lewisville ISD
$138,880.00
$58,551.00
11.693
$738.00
Trophy Club
Lake Dallas, Lewisville ISD
$215,402.00
$83,546.00
4.2
University Park
Highland Park ISD
$587,543.00
$95,200.00
3.725
$970.00
$0.00
$36,058.00
31.171
$560.00
$50,000.00
$30,313.00
6
Lancaster
Lancaster ISD
Lewisville
Lewisville ISD
Midlothian
Midlothian ISD
Terrell
Terrell ISD
Waxahachie
Waxahachie ISD
Wilmer
Wilmer-Hutchins ISD
83850
47
$0.00
$0.00
Wylie
Wylie ISD
$126,775.00
$58,841.00
16.345
$0.00
Hints for Homebuyers
Is Buying a Home a Sprint or a Marathon?
The National Association of Realtors has come up with a profile of the typical homebuyer. According to figures
compiled across the United States, if you are a typical buyer starting your search today you will probably visit ten homes
before you buy one. And your search will take about seven weeks.
Something Old or Something New?
Generally speaking, older homes are in more established neighborhoods, offer more ambience, and have a lower
property tax. The down side is that older homes require more repairs, but if you’re a DIY sort of person, this can be half
the fun. Newer homes are usually easier to maintain, and they’re very often more energy efficient. Kitchens and
bathrooms in newer homes are often more suited to the way most people live and entertain these days.
Do Your Homework
You may find a house with the potential to be your dream home, but before you buy, you should check the local zoning
and building laws to make sure you can do the improvements you’re dreaming of. You can usually tell how restrictive a
particular zone is by looking at the other homes on the street. See if the neighbors have been able to make additions to
their homes.
How to Find a House
Home buyers were surveyed on where they first heard about the home they bought. These results may help you in your
search:

48 percent found their home through a real estate agent.

14 percent found theirs through yard signs.

8 percent responded via the Internet.

8 percent said a friend, relative or neighbor told them.

7 percent saw a newspaper advertisement.

3 percent said they just stopped by an open house.

3 percent said the builder told them.

2 percent said books or magazines.
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By far, the fasted growing method of finding a home is the Internet. More and more real estate agencies are now
offering “virtual tours” on the net.
Check Under the Hood
Buying a home is the biggest financial commitment most people will make in their lifetime. Yet a surprising number of
homebuyers elect not to have a building inspection before they buy. That’s like buying a car without checking under the
hood. Inspection fees cost between $200-500 and the secrets that a competent building inspector will reveal may be
used to negotiate a lower price for the property. Forewarned is forearmed.
The Mortgage Loan Process and What to Expect

Step 1: Application is Taken
At the interview, every effort is made to obtain from you the documentation necessary to help the under-writer
approve your loan and avoid any unnecessary delays.

Step 2: Documentation is Ordered
Following the application, a request goes out for a credit report, property appraisal, verifications of employment,
funds available, mortgage history or landlord rating and any other supporting documentation that is needed.

Step 3: Documentation is Reviewed
Upon Receipt of documentation, a review is made for completeness, to assure no additional information is
required. Current programs and rates are reviewed to assure the best rate and terms for your loan.

Step 4: Loan is submitted
When all documentation is received and reviewed, your loan package is submitted to the underwriter for
approval.

Step 5: Loan is Approved
You are notified of the approval. In the case of loan conditions, they must received prior to the loan closing.

Step 6: Documents are Drawn
The loan documents are completed and sent to the escrow company. When the papers are ready for
signature(s), the closer (escrow officer in most states) calls the borrower(s) to advise how much money will be
needed to close the loan and schedule an appointment to sign the papers.

Step 7: Funding Check is Issued
After you have signed the loan documents, the documents are returned to the lender. Once the lender reviews
the package and determines that all the forms have been properly executed, a wire transfer is issued to fund
the loan.
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
Step 8: Transaction is "Closed"
The lender sends the funds to the title company. The title company then records the note and deed of
trust at the County Recorder's Office. This officially ends the closing process with the security for
your loan becoming a matter of public record. The keys to the property are yours and you are now a
new homeowner.
Handy Phone Numbers Quick Reference
Most Requested Phone Numbers
1. Electric Company to find which provider covers your area please call 1.866.797.4839 or research on
the web at www.powertochoose.org
2. Drivers License (DPS)
214.861.2000
3. Water Utility Listing
214.670.4240-DWU (Dallas Only Converge)
4. TXU Gas
214.741.3750 \ 800.460.3030
5. Garbage Collection
214.651.1441
6. Attic Self Storage
972.386.7571
7. A Plus Storage
214.638.4640
8. U-Haul
972-263-8606
9. Southwestern Bell
800.464.7928
10. Verizon
800.483.4400
11. ATT Local
ext 96265
888.353.6208
12. Greyhound
800.231.2222
13. DART Bus
214.749.2582
14. Yellow Cab of Dallas
214.426.6262
15. Marriage Bureau
214.904.3030
Most Requested Web Sites
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dallas Police Dept.
Dallas Morning News
City View
Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.dallaspolice.net
www.dallasnews.com
www.cityview.com
www.dfwinfo.com
Job Seekers
1. www.careerjournal.com
2. www.100hot.com.jobs
3. www.1-jobs.com
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
www.ajb.org
www.americanjobs.com
www.headhunter.com
www.healthcarejobstore.com
www.jobs.com
www.dallas-jobs.com
www.dfw-jobs.com
www.texasjobs.com
www.monster.com
Media Services
1. Dallas Morning News
214.977.8222
Emergency Services Available - 911
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