Neighborhoods and Communities
CITIES OUTSIDE OF DALALS
Addison

Located directly north of Dallas is the booming town of Addison. With a population of approximately 15,000, Addison residents can enjoy a bevy of restaurants that have declared them “The Restaurant Capital of Texas." The restaurants are needed to support the business and daytime population which typically reaches up to 100,000 a day. Commercial property and the proximity to the City of Dallas has created an ideal business industry which will soon be complemented with a billion dollar mixed-use property that broke ground in 2008 along with dozens of other projects presently under construction.

Arlington
Now synonymous with Cowboy Stadium since the $1.1 billion dollar venue opened in 2009, Arlington is a large city of more than 370,000 people who proudly support their sports teams which include the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. Housing includes homes in established neighborhoods as well as newly constructed master-planned communities. The median age of the population is 30.9 years and home prices average between $125,000 - $150,000. With an enrollment of more then 28,000 students, the research school University of Texas at Arlington has a presence in the economy and the culture.

Colleyville
North of Arlington is the once rural farming community of Colleyville. This wealthy Fort Worth suburb frequently makes “best of" lists in publications like Money magazine, D Magazine, and Newsweek for the low crime rate, beauty of landscape, and public education. The impressive homes and attractive green space appeal to those seeking an opulent ambiance which is why several athletes and celebrities have purchased homes in Colleyville. The current population is estimated at 24,974 but the appeal of the city is sure to continue to spark growth and add new residents.

Fort Worth
Sitting west in the Metroplex is the culturally and historically rich city of Fort Worth. As the fifth largest city in Texas, Fort Worth is a destination with much to offer including Texas Motor Speedway, the Stockyards and Sundance Square. Fort Worth ISD is home to 80,000 students who often score higher than average on state-wide tests. The health care industry is making great strides as a leader in medical treatment and research in the Southwest.

Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie is ideally located in the middle of the Metroplex for those who frequently travel in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The city has a balanced population of those who have lived there most of their life and those who have moved there as an adult, usually drawn by the low cost of living and friendly atmosphere. Grand Prairie has about 168,000 residents who have an average household income of $46,955.

Grapevine
A truly quaint area of the Metroplex is the city of Grapevine which is positioned between Dallas and Fort Worth and North of Irving. Historic relics like the Cotton Belt Depot and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad add to the charm of the landscape while Grapevine Mills provides contemporary shopping and conveniences. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located in Grapevine which attests to the accessibility of the region. Each year the city hosts the famed wine festival, GrapeFest, which showcases Grapevine’s three working wineries among others.

Irving
With an estimated population of 215,000, the 67.6 square miles of Irving claims five Fortune 500 company headquarters and more than 400 multinational corporations in various industries. The master-planned communities of Las Colinas and Valley Ranch have achieved a balance of beautiful residential homes and functional commercial space. Irving serves three school districts: Irving ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, and Coppell ISD.

REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
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Bedford
Bedford has a network of major freeways and the new, state-of-the-art Trinity Railway Express, making transportation between Dallas and Fort Worth just about hassle-free for their nearly 50,000 residents. HEB ISD serves Bedford’s children and the students score at the highest, exemplary level in state testing. More than 80 percent of graduating seniors pursue further education.

Carrollton
Carrollton's location and business cost advantages attract and support a diverse local economy. Over 5,000 businesses operate in Carrollton. Residents are drawn to the city for its high quality of life, abundant parks, schools and safe neighborhoods. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Carrollton 15th in the country as the “Best Place to Live” and Forbes magazine recently ranked Carrollton #12 for "America's Best Places to Move."

Duncanville
Duncanville allows its 38,000 residents to experience small town Texas and still take advantage of everything “big city” Dallas and Fort Worth have to offer. Duncanville provides you with the perfect touch of seclusion yet instant access to quality Metroplex businesses and attractions at the same time. The majority of Duncanville citizens are employed in management, sales and administrative positions.

Farmers Branch
The city’s safe neighborhoods, 28 parks, state-of-the-art recreational facilities and world-class businesses make Farmers Branch a great place to work or play. The addition of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Light Rail system this year will further solidify Farmers Branch’s reputation as a premier transportation hub for North Texas.

Garland
As the 10th largest city in Texas, Garland has made great strides since incorporating in 1891. A sound industrial segment has brought 4,100 businesses to the community while Lake Ray Hubbard and nearly 1,700 acres of parks has helped create a pleasant outdoor environment for families.

   
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