Dallas, Texas

📍 👥 Pop. 1,300,642 🏠 ZIP 75065
65
/100
ReloCompare™
Median Income
$63,985
per household/year
Home Value
$270,700
median
Rent
$1,305
per month
Unemployment
4.3%
vs 3.7% national
Air Quality
0
AQI
Internet
N/A
Mbps max • No fiber

📋 Living in Dallas, TX — Overview

Mild Summers Major Metro

Dallas, Texas scores 65.2/100 on ReloCompare™, indicating a solid overall quality of life across key metrics. With a population of 1,300,642, it's one of America's largest cities with all the infrastructure and opportunities that scale provides. The home price-to-income ratio of 4.2x is moderate, putting homeownership within reach for many working families. The area has seen 14 federally declared disasters over 20 years, representing moderate natural risk.

Score Breakdown

💰 Affordability
65
Home Value: $270,700
Rent: $1,305/mo
Electricity: ¢/kWh
💼 Job Market
55
Unemployment: 4.3%
Median Income: $63,985
Job Growth: % YoY
🌡️ Climate
50
Summer High: °F
Winter Low: °F
Sunny Days: /year
🌿 Environment
85
Air Quality: AQI ()
Toxic Sites: 0 in area
Water: No violations ✓
🌐 Infrastructure
50
Internet: N/A Mbps
Fiber: Not available
Solar: kWh/m²/day
⚠️ Natural Risks
95
Disasters (20yr): 14
Flood Zone: None
Earthquake: Low
⚠️ Safety Analysis: With 14 federal disaster declarations in 20 years, natural disaster risk in Dallas is elevated. Budget for comprehensive insurance and consider flood zone status. Hurricane risk is rated Moderate.
💰 Affordability Analysis: Housing in Dallas is moderately priced with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Renters allocate roughly 24% of median income to housing — manageable, but worth budgeting carefully for newcomers.
💼 Jobs Analysis: Dallas maintains a healthy employment landscape with 4.3% unemployment. Job seekers in growing fields should find reasonable opportunities, though competition varies by industry.
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🎯 What Makes Dallas Stand Out

Dallas's strongest attributes are safety and environment, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Overall, Dallas may be the best fit for safety-conscious retirees.


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