Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Dallas, TX

Moving east but keeping some Western elements

Relocating nearly 1,100 miles from Phoenix to Dallas will take you east, but you can still find some Western culture to enjoy in Texas. You’ll also get a unique blend of modern city life and good, old-fashioned Southern hospitality.

Dallas has over 1.3 million residents, slightly fewer than Phoenix's 1.6 million. However, the Dallas metro population of 7.6 million is significantly larger than Phoenix’s metro population of 4.8 million. 

Keep reading to learn what to expect from life in Dallas. 

Anticipate more rain in Texas

Dallas is a big step up when it comes to rainfall. The city gets nearly 40 inches annually, unlike the desert environment of Phoenix, which receives less than 10 inches per year.

Average temperatures in Dallas typically range between 36 and 95 degrees, compared to 43-105 in Phoenix. 

Dallas also averages around 1 inch of snow accumulation per year, so you’re much more likely to see winter precipitation than you were back in Phoenix.

Things to do in Dallas

Whether you like Western activities, like rodeos, or more urban ones, like art museums, you’ll find something to love in Dallas.

Nearby Fort Worth offers The Stockyards, complete with cattle drives, rodeos, honky-tonks and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Dallas has the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, the Dallas Art Museum and the Dallas Zoo, which are open to people of all ages. For outdoor enjoyment, visit one of the many parks within the city.

Work and educational opportunities

The job market is strong in Dallas, and the city’s unemployment rate is lower than the national average. The Dallas Independent School District, Southwest Airlines, State Farm, Toyota and UT Southwestern Medical Center are top employers.

For adult learners, the area has more than 20 public and private universities, including the University of Texas at Dallas, East Texas A&M University and Southern Methodist University. There are also multiple trade schools and community college options.

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