Moving from San Francisco, CA, to Dallas, TX
Destination Dallas
When moving halfway across the country from San Francisco to Dallas, it’s natural to wonder how you’ll adjust to the lifestyle change in a new town over 1,700 miles away.
There’s a saying that everything is bigger in Texas, and it’s true with the city population of Dallas compared to San Francisco. Dallas has just over 1.3 million people living within city limits, while San Francisco has 874,000 residents. However, the Dallas metro is smaller, with 7.6 million people compared to 9.55 million in San Francisco’s metro.
Keep reading to learn what else to expect when relocating from the West Coast to “D-Town.”
Hot summers ahead in Texas
Dallas has average summer highs of 95 degrees and winter lows around 36 degrees. San Francisco is known for milder weather, with summer highs around 70 degrees and winter lows around 46 degrees.
Rainfall in Dallas averages 39 inches annually, compared to 25 inches in San Francisco.
Snow is extremely rare in San Francisco, but you’ll get a dusting in Dallas since it averages 1 inch per year. Sunshine is abundant in Dallas, with around 234 sunny days per year, compared to 259 average days of sunshine back in California.
Exploring “D-Town”
Dallas is a vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions. Here are some highlights:
- Dallas Comedy Club
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Dallas World Aquarium
- Dallas Zoo
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Dallas historical facts
Dallas has a vibrant history with plenty of “firsts.” The city was founded by John Neely Bryan in 1841 as a simple trading post. It’s also home to the Dallas Zoo, established in 1888, one of the oldest zoos in the U.S.
The first convenience store, which opened in 1927 and would later become known as 7-Eleven, was established in Dallas. Speaking of shopping, Highland Park Village, built in 1931, is one of the first planned shopping centers in the country.
History buffs will enjoy checking out one of the copies of the Declaration of Independence displayed at the Dallas Public Library.
Set up a new life in Dallas with help from U-Pack
U-Pack® is the best choice for a stress-free move from San Francisco to Dallas through our service center locations across the country. Just handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we’ll take care of transporting your things. Get a free moving quote and see your price instantly, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant. We’re ready to help!