Investor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2022 · 27 posts · 14 votes
Hello everyone,
I am looking to move from Chicago to Dallas, Texas.
My first post was deciding where to go and being able to invest but now, with the help of this phenomenal community, I was able to narrow it down to Dallas, Tx but as we all know Texas is a big state.
So my question is do anyone know where is a great place to live in Dallas that have
Real Estate Broker · Coppell, TX · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 4k+ votes
4y
@Bruce Lee Techonology is mostly centered around Richardson, Plano, Frisco.....but there is some spreadout over the Metroplex.
TI is based in Richardson near 635/75 for example.
What we call telecom corridor is around Richardson....more or less 75 between Spring Valley and George Bush tollway.
Just depends on what tech you are thinking of....some data centers south of the city...some west.
Dell in Plano, Sabre in Southlake, Real Page in Plano, Accenture...everywhere, Goldman Sachs probably in downtown Dallas, ubertech in Deep Ellum, Microsoft in Irving, ATT in downtown Dallas, Solera in Southlake, Mercado Labs in downtown Dallas, you've also got big tech contingents at Capitol One, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
Lots of people think of Silicon Alley, Seattle, and Austin as tech centers of the universe, but Dallas is strong....TI was probably one of the first IC chip companies is based here and EDS was started here, sold to GM, reinvented as Perot Systems, sold again....to Dell....but still have strong presence here.
Lender · Texas; Arizona · Member since 2019 · 276 posts · 282 votes
4y
North of Dallas, I like Richardson, Plano, up to Frisco. All have nice areas with good schools, south of Dallas the Cedar Hills area has lots of new development and good schools.
North of Dallas, I like Richardson, Plano, up to Frisco. All have nice areas with good schools, south of Dallas the Cedar Hills area has lots of new development and good schools.
Dallas, TX · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes
4y
Hi Ola, Agreed North Dallas is a great place for raising a family!
Currently my family and I are in Frisco. There is amazing food, tourism with the Cowboys practice facility shops etc. But the great thing is with the highway system if you need your downtown fix it’s not that far away.
If you need any other help with Dallas let me know how I can help!
Real Estate Agent · Dallas, TX · Member since 2021 · 27 posts · 19 votes
4y
Ola, my family and I live in Richardson and we love it! Great schools, affordable and easy access to either downtown Dallas or Plano/Frisco/McKinney where there is lots of development.
Real Estate Broker · Coppell, TX · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 4k+ votes
4y
#1....just like Chicagoland, Dallas/DFW is a huge place.
I would find work first, and then find a place to live, to save a 2 hour commute potentially each way with little/no public transportation.
For example if you move to Burleson in far SW Ft. Worth area, but work in Anna...north of McKinney...probably no one wants to do that commute.
Better to decide where you will work first, then find areas in your price range that might work.
Lots of people like Frisco and Prosper.....great places for families with kids....price range in Frisco is probably $500K and up and now in Prosper about $1mil and up.....but of course there are other great places that are less expensive.
Rental Property Investor · Grand Prairie, TX · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
4y
@Ola Ade
Check out Mansfield. That’s where I am, about 30 min south of DFW airport and in the middle of the metroplex. It’s VERY diverse with good schools. And everything is pretty new with a lot of growth.
#1....just like Chicagoland, Dallas/DFW is a huge place.
I would find work first, and then find a place to live, to save a 2 hour commute potentially each way with little/no public transportation.
For example if you move to Burleson in far SW Ft. Worth area, but work in Anna...north of McKinney...probably no one wants to do that commute.
Better to decide where you will work first, then find areas in your price range that might work.
Lots of people like Frisco and Prosper.....great places for families with kids....price range in Frisco is probably $500K and up and now in Prosper about $1mil and up.....but of course there are other great places that are less expensive.
When I visited Dallas, I saw technology based business parks mostly in Plano and dfw area. Would you know the cities in the metroplex that have the most planned development for technology?
Real Estate Broker · Coppell, TX · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 4k+ votes
4y
@Bruce Lee Techonology is mostly centered around Richardson, Plano, Frisco.....but there is some spreadout over the Metroplex.
TI is based in Richardson near 635/75 for example.
What we call telecom corridor is around Richardson....more or less 75 between Spring Valley and George Bush tollway.
Just depends on what tech you are thinking of....some data centers south of the city...some west.
Dell in Plano, Sabre in Southlake, Real Page in Plano, Accenture...everywhere, Goldman Sachs probably in downtown Dallas, ubertech in Deep Ellum, Microsoft in Irving, ATT in downtown Dallas, Solera in Southlake, Mercado Labs in downtown Dallas, you've also got big tech contingents at Capitol One, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
Lots of people think of Silicon Alley, Seattle, and Austin as tech centers of the universe, but Dallas is strong....TI was probably one of the first IC chip companies is based here and EDS was started here, sold to GM, reinvented as Perot Systems, sold again....to Dell....but still have strong presence here.
Check out Mansfield. That’s where I am, about 30 min south of DFW airport and in the middle of the metroplex. It’s VERY diverse with good schools. And everything is pretty new with a lot of growth.
Thank you @John Morgan, I will make sure to check it out
@Bruce Lee Techonology is mostly centered around Richardson, Plano, Frisco.....but there is some spreadout over the Metroplex.
TI is based in Richardson near 635/75 for example.
What we call telecom corridor is around Richardson....more or less 75 between Spring Valley and George Bush tollway.
Just depends on what tech you are thinking of....some data centers south of the city...some west.
Dell in Plano, Sabre in Southlake, Real Page in Plano, Accenture...everywhere, Goldman Sachs probably in downtown Dallas, ubertech in Deep Ellum, Microsoft in Irving, ATT in downtown Dallas, Solera in Southlake, Mercado Labs in downtown Dallas, you've also got big tech contingents at Capitol One, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
Lots of people think of Silicon Alley, Seattle, and Austin as tech centers of the universe, but Dallas is strong....TI was probably one of the first IC chip companies is based here and EDS was started here, sold to GM, reinvented as Perot Systems, sold again....to Dell....but still have strong presence here.
Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
4y
I second finding the job first, then narrowing the location. I was living in North Ft. Worth and commuting to Denton for work. a 25 mile commute could take 45 minutes to 2 hrs 15 minutes depending on I-35 traffic and never ending construction. There are lots of great diverse pockets all around the metro; my sister and I both have multiracial families and live in areas that are very diverse. I'm on the Ft. Worth side, she is in Dallas. Once you have the job in place this group can definitely narrow down the best locations to fit your needs and budget!