Moving from Miami, FL, to Dallas, TX

Expect changing scenery in “D-Town” 

Dallas, or “D-Town,” isn’t a coastal town like Miami, but you will find 17 lakes within the city’s 406 parks. With 21,000 acres of parkland, Dallas certainly isn’t lacking in beautiful outdoor space. 

Like Miami, Dallas experiences mild winters. However, Miami’s low temperature rarely drops below 50 degrees, and you can expect lows in the mid-30s in Dallas. Snow is rare in Miami, and Dallas typically receives up to 1 inch annually. 

Summers are hot in Dallas, with average highs around 95 degrees, a bit warmer than Miami. Rainfall in Dallas averages 39 inches per year, compared to 59 inches in Miami.  

Bigger city living in Dallas 

Miami’s population of 442,000 is much smaller than the city population of Dallas, which boasts over 1.3 million residents.   

The metro populations follow the same pattern, with 6.1 million in Miami’s metro and over 7.6 million in the Dallas metro. 

With the bigger city comes a faster-paced lifestyle. 

Interesting facts about Dallas 

Brush up on your “D-Town trivia with these fun facts: 

  • Dallas is a mecca for pro sports fans, hosting the Cowboys (NFL), Mavericks (NBA), Stars (NHL), and FC Dallas (MLS). 

  • Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas, behind Houston and San Antonio. 

  • Local cuisine favorites include Tex-Mex tacos and BBQ brisket. 

  • The city is considered the birthplace of modern-day cheerleading thanks to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. 

  • The first convenience store, the 7-Eleven, started in Dallas as an ice house in 1927. 

Finding work in Dallas

Dallas, known for its strong economy and low unemployment rates, offers opportunities in multiple industries. The top fields include defense, education, financial services, healthcare and technology. 

Some of the top employers in the metro area include Dallas Independent School District, State Farm, Southwest Airlines, Toyota and UT Southwestern Medical Center. 

Ready to start a new life in Dallas?

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