Is Dallas expensive to live in?
Median income: $54,747. Median rent: $1,450. Median home price: $310,000.
Relocation guide · Texas
Moving to Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX city guide. Population is 1,304,379. Median household income is $54,747. Median rent is $1,450.
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
Median Income
$54,747
State Tax
None
Population
1,304,379
Cost of living
What you'll spend in Dallas
Median income: $54,747. Median rent: $1,450. Median home price: $310,000.
Median Rent/mo
$1,450
Median Home Price
$310,000
Median Income
$54,747
Rent-to-Income
32%
Taxes
Your tax situation in Texas
State tax rate: 0%. Local tax rate: 8.25%.
State Income Tax
None
Local Tax Rate
8.25%
Climate
Weather in Dallas
Average high: 76°F. Average low: 54°F. Annual rainfall: 38 inches. Sunny days: 234.
Avg High Temp
76°F
Avg Low Temp
54°F
Sunny Days/yr
234
Annual Rainfall
38"
Relocation checklist
Before you move to Dallas
Use this checklist to stay organized during your move.
- ✓Research neighborhoods and commute routes
- ✓Compare rent vs buying based on your timeline
- ✓Check state income tax impact on your salary
- ✓Verify employer presence or remote work infrastructure
- ✓Review health insurance and healthcare options
- ✓Update driver's license and vehicle registration
- ✓Transfer voter registration to new state
- ✓Find a local bank or update your address
- ✓Research school districts if moving with children
- ✓Get quotes from at least 3 moving companies
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Frequently asked questions about moving to Dallas
What is the average rent in Dallas?
The median rent in Dallas is $1,450/month. Median home price is $310,000. Many newcomers rent for the first year to learn the neighborhoods before buying.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 0%. Local tax rate: 8.25%.
What is Dallas known for?
Dallas, TX city guide. Population is 1,304,379. Median household income is $54,747. Median rent is $1,450.
What should I know before moving to Dallas?
Research neighborhoods carefully — Dallas has significant variation in cost and lifestyle by area.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and NOAA. Updated 2026.