{"id":41630,"date":"2015-06-10T16:08:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-10T23:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=41630"},"modified":"2015-06-10T16:08:40","modified_gmt":"2015-06-10T23:08:40","slug":"things-to-know-about-living-in-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/things-to-know-about-living-in-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Things You Need To Know About Living In Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. It\u2019s Getting Bigger All The Time <\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

Everything is bigger in Texas<\/a>, and that includes Dallas<\/a>, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Even the surrounding suburbs are rapidly growing. So get in now while it\u2019s still affordable!<\/p>\n

2. Dallas > Fort Worth <\/h2>\n

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Source: Make A Meme<\/div>\n

The only thing that Dallas and Fort Worth<\/a> have in common are a hyphen and an airport. Across the board, Dallas residents know their city is far superior.<\/p>\n

3. But Get Used To The Idea Of Gas Station Tacos <\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user rpavich<\/div>\n

Yeah, I can feel you cringing from here. But trust me, there\u2019s something magical about filling up your tank while downing a few tacos. You\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n

4. You\u2019ll Always Turn That Frown Upside Down<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user TechCocktail<\/div>\n

If living in Dallas isn\u2019t enough to put a smile on your face, you might want to rethink your move. This is a city of friendly people who wave, smile, and say hello to perfect strangers.<\/p>\n

5. Getting Around The City Is A Breeze<\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

You\u2019re still going to want to keep a car if you live in Dallas. But the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in North America and will get you around to a lot of places in the city.<\/p>\n

6. No, It\u2019s Not A City Filled With Cowboy Hats <\/h2>\n

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Source: State Fair of Texas Facebook <\/div>\n

Just because Dallas is a city in Texas doesn\u2019t mean that it lives up to every Texas stereotype. It\u2019s a progressive area and Uptown Dallas is actually filled with more overly-tanned guys with spiked hair in Ed Hardy shirts than rodeo-wear.<\/p>\n

7. But Cheering For The Cowboys Is Basically Mandatory <\/h2>\n

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Source: Dallas Cowboys Facebook<\/div>\n

So what if some years are better than others? They\u2019re the second most valuable sports franchise in the world for a reason. The fans are always the same and come every new football season: this is their year!<\/p>\n

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8. It\u2019s A Four For Four City <\/h2>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

Source: Texas Rangers Facebook<\/div>\n

But don\u2019t assume the Cowboys are the only team to cheer for in Dallas. The Rangers, The Mavericks, and The Stars keep the sports fans in this town going all year long.<\/p>\n

9. You Can Afford To Buy A Home Here <\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user aag_photos<\/div>\n

Renting is incredibly cheap here with a median average of $1,315. But you can also afford to buy in Dallas, too. The average home price is only $120,500. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll see so many young home-owners in the city.<\/p>\n

10. Prepare For Heat <\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user brykmantra<\/div>\n

And then multiply it by about eleven million. Dallas gets so hot sometimes, you might begin to believe you\u2019re walking on the surface of the sun. Believe the hype. But don\u2019t complain too much or you\u2019ll have to hear about the heat wave of 1980 for the twentieth time.<\/p>\n

11. Do You Like Your State Fairs On Steroids?<\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook<\/div>\n

The State Fair of Texas rolls around every September, starting with Big Tex and doesn\u2019t end until every last person has ridden the giant roller coaster and made themselves sick on an endless string of corny dogs. The current Big Tex isn\u2019t the same, though, since the original burnt down due to a fire in 2012.<\/p>\n

12. It\u2019s The Place To Go To Start A Small Business<\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

Kiplinger recognized Dallas among 10 of the best cities to start a small business. And if you\u2019re not interested in starting one, make sure you support them when you live here and ditch those big-name chains.<\/p>\n

13. It\u2019s Not Just Smart To Live Here <\/h2>\n

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Source: UNT Dallas Facebook<\/div>\n

\u2026It actually makes you smarter. With The School for the Gifted and Talented being touted as the best high school in the entire country and The University of North Texas Dallas, a good education is easy to come by.<\/p>\n

14. Self-Control Is Much Harder Here<\/h2>\n

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Source: State Fair of Texas Facebook <\/div>\n

The fried food at the Texas State Fair are such a big deal, they deserve a spot on this list all their own. If you pride yourself in self-control and maintaining a flawless figure, then you\u2019re really going to want to rethink Dallas as the place for you. It\u2019s too delicious to resist.<\/p>\n

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15. You\u2019ll Never Run Out Of Places To Shop<\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

Listen up, shopping addicts. Highland Park Area is the oldest shopping center in the country. And with a ton of antique shops, boutiques, clothing stores, jewelry makers, and other places to shop, Dallas boasts more shopping per capita than any other U.S. city.<\/p>\n

16. It\u2019s Prettier Here Than You Probably Thought<\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

Dallas doesn\u2019t just have state-of-the-art architecture. You\u2019ll also find some great parks, reservoirs, gardens, fountains, and other nature-friendly areas to break free from the concrete jungle.<\/p>\n

17. Dallas\u2019 Tex-Mex Will Give You Something To Taco \u2018Bout<\/h2>\n

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Source: E Bar Tex Mex Facebook<\/div>\n

Dallas is a city filled with religion. And one of those religious comes wrapped in a tortilla. No other city does Tex-Mex better than Dallas.<\/p>\n

18. And The Barbeque Will Blow Your Mind <\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr user dhslit<\/div>\n

If you like barbecue, you\u2019re definitely coming to the right place.<\/p>\n

19. Even The Farmer\u2019s Markets Are Bigger In Dallas <\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

Farmers markets have become all the rage in cities across the country but Dallas has been doing it for over a century. The Dallas Farmers Market is one of the oldest and largest in the country and if you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for here, then you can\u2019t find it anywhere.<\/p>\n

20. Deep Ellum Has The Night Life<\/h2>\n

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Source: Visit Dallas Facebook <\/div>\n

Deep Ellum is the well-known hot spot in Downtown Dallas for nightlife, dining, and entertainment. When you reach the big metal robot doing Gangnam Style? You\u2019re in the right spot.<\/p>\n

21. It\u2019s Home To One Of The Oldest College Football Rivalry Games <\/h2>\n

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Source: Wikipedia user Elaudermilk<\/div>\n

Dating back to before Oklahoma<\/a> was even a state in 1900, the Red River Showdown game happens here in Dallas every year between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Not surprisingly, Texas leads the series.<\/p>\n

22. You\u2019ll Never Need To Look For Art And Culture<\/h2>\n

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Source: Dallas Museum Of Art Facebook <\/div>\n

Dallas has been working overtime to improve the arts scene of the area and they\u2019re doing a great job at it. With more than 30 museum in the Metroplex, home to The Writer\u2019s Garret, symphony orchestra and much more, there\u2019s culture around every corner in Dallas.<\/p>\n

23. It\u2019s Getting Greener Every Day<\/h2>\n

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Source: Green Dallas Via Facebook<\/div>\n

No, Dallas isn\u2019t the greenest city around. But it\u2019s getting there and that counts for a lot. Determined to become a leader in sustainability, the city created the Green Dallas Initiative and have improved energy efficiency and recycling programs across the city.
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