{"id":16418,"date":"2022-07-07T12:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T16:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/?p=16418"},"modified":"2022-07-07T12:11:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T16:11:13","slug":"guide-to-moving-to-dallas-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/storage-insights\/guide-to-moving-to-dallas-fort-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to Make the Move to the Dallas & Fort Worth Area? Here\u2019s What You Need to Know First"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you love football season, barbeque brisket, and everything being just a little bit bigger, the Big D might be the place for you! Called the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA, this metroplex has a lot to offer its residents as each of these areas continues to grow at a steady rate, year after year. \"\"

Today, more than <\/span>6,488,000 people<\/span><\/a> call the Dallas-Fort Worth area home, trailing behind other fast-growing cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. Curious why so many are deciding to call the DFW area home in recent years? Let\u2019s find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Climate Considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you think of Texas, you probably think \u201chot\u201d, but in North Texas, you can expect to get a little piece of every season \u2014 sometimes all in the same week! But don\u2019t get us wrong: Texas still gets hot. During the peak summer months, the average high is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It\u2019s also not unusual to see the thermometer rise above 100 degrees some days! But winters typically make up for the few months of extreme heat, with perfectly temperate days in the 50s and 60s during the long winter months. That way, the weather in the DFW area encourages both indoor and outdoor activities, year-round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, the DFW area is a lot greener than you might originally think! Dallas is home to the largest urban forest in the country, with 42 square miles of green space laid out across the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Market + Employment Rates<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are quite a few massive corporations that have been centering their headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for years. In fact, as of 2021, Dallas-Fort Worth was recorded to be home to 22 Fortune 500 companies, coming in as the <\/span>fourth-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies<\/span><\/a> in the US behind New York City, Chicago, and Houston. Big names like Toyota, FedEx, AT&T, and 7-Eleven are just a few who call the DFW area home today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthcare is also a significant industry in the Dallas area, where both Texas Health Resources, Inc. and Baylor Healthcare System are employing many of the city\u2019s residents each year. The Texas Employment Forecast estimates that jobs will continue to increase <\/span>3.3% in 2022<\/span><\/a>, adding 435,500 jobs to the state of Texas over the course of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Housing & Rental Market Outlooks<\/b><\/h2>\n

While the housing market is on the higher end, particularly during this time where the real estate market\u2019s inventory levels are historically low, there\u2019s still something for everyone \u2014 even if you need to look outside the city limits a little to find it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>Zillow<\/span><\/a>, the median home value in the Dallas\/Fort Worth area is about $390,505, going up about 30.3% from last year. That could be why\u00a0 about 44% of households in the area are currently renting \u2014 check out Cockrell Hill, Five Mile Creek, and Preston North for affordable rental availability!<\/span><\/p>\n

Educational Opportunities\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a new educational opportunity for your growing family, there are a lot of schooling options all around the Metroplex, ranging from private to charter to public. In fact, some of Texas\u2019 greatest public school districts are located in this area \u2014 and there are so many to choose from!<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>U.S. News & World Report<\/span><\/a>, there are 355 public elementary, middle, and high schools in the area, and 401 private schools. Talk about options!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But opportunities to learn don\u2019t just stop there. There are 18 universities in the area \u2014 including the University of Texas at dallas and the University of Dallas to choose from for undergraduate and graduate education!<\/span><\/p>\n

Arts & Entertainment for All Ages!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Are you a museum, aquarium, or music lover? Be sure to check out any number of these awesome and informational locations:<\/span><\/p>\n

Museums<\/b><\/h3>\n