Moving from Irvine, CA, to Dallas, TX
Going bigger in Texas
When relocating over 1,400 miles from the beautiful California city of Irvine to Dallas, TX, you’ll want to prepare for some lifestyle changes.
What you’ll notice right away in the diverse city of Dallas is how much larger it is compared to your old hometown. Dallas has over 1.3 million city residents and over 7.6 million in the metro area. That’s significantly larger than Irvine, which has a population of only around 308,000.
Let’s explore what you can expect in the large city of Dallas—the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S.
Brush up on Dallas history
Although the area that is now Irvine has been inhabited for thousands of years, the city wasn’t officially incorporated until 1971, making it much younger than Dallas, which was incorporated in 1856.
The area Dallas now occupies was once ruled by Spain and later Mexico before becoming part of the Republic of Texas in the 1840s after winning independence. Texas became the 28th state admitted to the Union in December 1845.
Trade was big in Dallas by the end of the 19th century, and the area was a key manufacturing hub during World War II.
Later, the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy took place in Downtown Dallas. The location now hosts a museum dedicated to the life and accomplishments of JFK.
Prepare for warmer summers and cooler winters
Like Irvine, Dallas has a mild climate, but the two cities have some noticeable climate differences.
Irvine summers are warm and dry, while Dallas summers are typically hot and humid, with high temperatures often exceeding the mid-90s. And with 39 inches of rain per year — about three times more than Irvine — you might want to invest in some quality rain gear.
While Irvine isn’t known for snow, you might get an occasional dusting in Dallas. The city averages 1 inch of snowfall per year with low temperatures around 36 degrees — about 10 degrees cooler than in Irvine.
Explore Dallas
Dallas has tons of things to explore, from parks to museums to sports arenas. If you don’t see something you like in one area, try another because the diverse city has so much to offer.
Check out the Bishop or the Dallas Arts Districts for culture, and don’t miss the Dallas Museum of Art. If history or natural sciences are more your style, visit the Sixth Floor Museum or the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Love nature? Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Arboretum and Dallas Zoo are sure to please.
Sports fans can cheer on these pro teams based within the metro area: the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), the Dallas Mavericks (NBA), the Dallas Stars (NHL), the Dallas Wings (WNBA) and FC Dallas (MLS)
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