RANK #906 / 996 · POP 2,604,053 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.8%
Dallas County, Texas, stands out for its blend of urban amenities and natural escapes, with the Cedar Ridge Preserve offering a taste of the Texas Hill Country just 20 minutes from downtown Dallas. This 600-acre natural sanctuary, managed by Audubon Dallas, features miles of hiking trails, native plants, and wildlife, including opportunities for birdwatching. The county, home to the city of Dallas, is located in north central Texas, characterized by rolling prairie and the Trinity River flowing through its center. Commute options include major interstates, tollways, and the extensive Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail system, which connects Dallas with surrounding cities and even both major airports.
Life in Dallas County offers a diverse community with access to numerous parks, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Public schools in the county are rated above average, with several highly-ranked institutions. The economy is driven by various sectors, attracting families and professionals. Recent economic developments include significant investments in commercial and residential properties, data centers, and infrastructure projects, such as new parks and trail systems. The county also focuses on environmental quality through programs like Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and maintaining its extensive open space system.
Well below national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.1x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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I-635 Reconstruction and Widening (US 75 to S of I-30; E and W on I-30)
Pegasus Link Constructors (TxDOT)
|
$1,700M | Under Construction |
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Dallas County Data Center Relocation
Dallas County
|
$750M | Planned |
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I-35E Reconstruction (I-635 to Denton Co. line)
Lone Star Constructors (TxDOT)
|
$709M | Under Construction |
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I-635 at US 80 Interchange Reconstruction
Austin Bridge & Road Services, LP (TxDOT)
|
$540M | Under Construction |
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University Hills Master-Planned Development
Hoque Global
|
$500M | Under Construction |
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Stream Data Centers Hyperscale Campus (Wilmer)
Stream Data Centers
|
$300M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Dallas County has a Boom Town Index score of 9/100, ranking #906 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.6% and a median household income of $70,732, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Dallas County is $252,200 with median rent at $1,374/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2805, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.0% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.6%. Home values changed -4.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.75% of Dallas County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.