Best Areas to Invest in Dallas-Fort Worth

[Omar Ascha]

My wife is starting is starting her 4 year PHD program in Fort Worth this summer, we are originally from California and will look to move back in about 5 years. I am looking to buy a house in the next 10-14 months and am wondering if it is better to buy in Fort Worth or closer to Dallas suburbs like Irving or Arlington. Where are the best areas in DFW to invest in your opinion (suburbs or city center even)? My budget is $500k-$1mm.