Living in Dallas
Dallas offers residents the opportunity to train in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. With a relatively affordable cost of living, excellent food, professional sports, outdoor recreation, and convenient travel, Dallas has something for everyone.
Why our residents love living in Dallas:
- Great neighborhoods: Many of our residents live in Uptown, Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District, and Lakewood, where they enjoy short commutes, walkable neighborhoods, and easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife.
- Family-friendly suburbs: Residents with families or those looking for more space often choose Grapevine, Las Colinas, and other neighboring suburbs, which offer excellent schools, parks, larger homes, and reasonable commute times.
- Outstanding dining: Dallas is one of the country's premier food cities, with everything from award-winning fine dining at Fearing's Restaurant, Mister Charles, and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse to local favorites like Sister Restaurant, Gemma, Partenope Ristorante, and Pecan Lodge barbecue.
- Things to do: Explore the Dallas Arts District, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts District, Lower Greenville, White Rock Lake, the Katy Trail, more than 400 city parks, Klyde Warren Park, the Dallas Arboretum, or catch concerts, festivals, and live music throughout the year.
- Sports: Cheer for the Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars, Rangers, FC Dallas, Trinity FC, and the Wings.
- Easy travel: Dallas Love Field (Southwest hub) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (American Airlines Hub) provide convenient nonstop flights across the U.S. and internationally.
Here are some helpful links to look at neighborhoods, food options, and things to do in Dallas!
- More information from UTSW about Dallas
- Dallas Neighborhoods - Best Places to Live, Things to Do and Restaurants in Dallas Neighborhoods
- The best neighborhoods in Dallas - Lonely Planet
- Dallas Neighborhood Guides | Eater Dallas
- Do214 | Things to Do in Dallas Tonight: Music, Comedy, Art
- Dallasites101