Dallas - Fort Worth TEXAS. 4th Largest Metro Area in the US - CoolVision
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Date: 2022-05-12
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Jacob
I'm from DFW, I loved it. But after 30 years the hot summers got to me once my daughter was born. I wanted a true spring/fall and more outdoor rec to enjoy with her, so we moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Yes it has some quirks, but it's been amazing.
Some not so good things to consider for people wanting to move here:
- If you live in downtown Dallas and need to drive, traffic can get VERY congested.
- Drivers don't slow down, and most wont let you over. You have to be an assertive driver - this leads to more accidents
- People always talk about the heat, but if you're not from a hot state you need to understand fully. You can go a full month or 2 in the 100s. And thats with a very high humidity, instant sweat when outside. Heat usually shows up in May and stays until September, sometimes even later. It'll get cold then hot again, 80 on christmas day is typical. then Jan/Feb is cold
- And with humidity, the winters are not fun if it gets in the 40s or lower. The air sticks to you, cold air. Doesn't happen every year though, some are mild, and luckily winters are short in comparison to any state further north.
- Pollution is bad, lots of people with cars. You won't visibly see it, but check the indexes
- If you have bad allergies, Dallas (and Houston) is one of the top 25 worst cities in the US. You have the fun yellow dusted everything seasons, you get winter weather patterns bringing in allergens from the north, gulf coast weather brings stuff in, plus there's plants everywhere. Hay, cottonseed, ragweed, all of it.
- Not Dallas specific, but Texas as a state doesn't have the friendliest of gay/trans laws. Very red state.
Positives:
- Food scene is VERY good. All major cities in Texas have a top tier food scene
- Despite what that one person said in the video, Dallas is an incredibly diverse city. My school in Carrollton had equal parts of every race attending. I grew up without even thinking about racial biases
- Its a very pretty city, especially at night
- Thunderstorms, yes its in tornado alley and some do come, but it heavy rains a lot. As someone who moved away from that, I miss it dearly. Heavy rains at night with slow thunder rumbles
- Everything is green most of the year. lots of trees, lots of grass, bushes everywhere, pretty flowers.
- Sports teams for every major sport.
- Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor
- And if you dont want to live downtown, there are about 80 suburbs to choose and 95% of them are nice areas
Not sure if good or bad, up to the person reading:
- There are guns everywhere, doesn't bother me any, but I know it would some.
Side note: Fort Worth is the more laid back, western themed sister city if you're more that speed. Only 30 ish minutes away too if you want to visit.
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I'm from DFW, I loved it. But after 30 years the hot summers got to me once my daughter was born. I wanted a true spring/fall and more outdoor rec to enjoy with her, so we moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Yes it has some quirks, but it's been amazing.
Some not so good things to consider for people wanting to move here:
- If you live in downtown Dallas and need to drive, traffic can get VERY congested.
- Drivers don't slow down, and most wont let you over. You have to be an assertive driver - this leads to more accidents
- People always talk about the heat, but if you're not from a hot state you need to understand fully. You can go a full month or 2 in the 100s. And thats with a very high humidity, instant sweat when outside. Heat usually shows up in May and stays until September, sometimes even later. It'll get cold then hot again, 80 on christmas day is typical. then Jan/Feb is cold
- And with humidity, the winters are not fun if it gets in the 40s or lower. The air sticks to you, cold air. Doesn't happen every year though, some are mild, and luckily winters are short in comparison to any state further north.
- Pollution is bad, lots of people with cars. You won't visibly see it, but check the indexes
- If you have bad allergies, Dallas (and Houston) is one of the top 25 worst cities in the US. You have the fun yellow dusted everything seasons, you get winter weather patterns bringing in allergens from the north, gulf coast weather brings stuff in, plus there's plants everywhere. Hay, cottonseed, ragweed, all of it.
- Not Dallas specific, but Texas as a state doesn't have the friendliest of gay/trans laws. Very red state.
Positives:
- Food scene is VERY good. All major cities in Texas have a top tier food scene
- Despite what that one person said in the video, Dallas is an incredibly diverse city. My school in Carrollton had equal parts of every race attending. I grew up without even thinking about racial biases
- Its a very pretty city, especially at night
- Thunderstorms, yes its in tornado alley and some do come, but it heavy rains a lot. As someone who moved away from that, I miss it dearly. Heavy rains at night with slow thunder rumbles
- Everything is green most of the year. lots of trees, lots of grass, bushes everywhere, pretty flowers.
- Sports teams for every major sport.
- Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor
- And if you dont want to live downtown, there are about 80 suburbs to choose and 95% of them are nice areas
Not sure if good or bad, up to the person reading:
- There are guns everywhere, doesn't bother me any, but I know it would some.
Side note: Fort Worth is the more laid back, western themed sister city if you're more that speed. Only 30 ish minutes away too if you want to visit.
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Ian
Born and raised here. Other than my four years in the military I have spent my whole life here. Too many Californians and east coasters have moved here. Traffic is insane. Property tax is out of control. Home prices are ridiculous and crime is on the rise. It used to be a great place but now too many people have moved here. White flight is still an issue and I don't see a positive future for my home city of Dallas. 5: 08 is a perfect example of why the city has went to hell. Part of the reason why I'll be leaving Texas soon. 17: 15 is the skybridge I used to walk across everyday to get into my office. It's hard to find native born Texans anymore. Those two at 5: 08 are from California or some liberal state and a part of why this state is ruined. Violence is common in Deep Ellum and shootings are on the rise in former upper class neighborhoods like uptown. Democrats and progressive policies have destroyed the moral fabric that made Dallas great. Your video was great from a tourist's perspective but living here day in and out is completely different. I hope you can do a video on Sioux Falls South Dakota. After visiting several times, I'm taking the leap of faith and moving there. Less people, less traffic and crime.
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Born and raised here. Other than my four years in the military I have spent my whole life here. Too many Californians and east coasters have moved here. Traffic is insane. Property tax is out of control. Home prices are ridiculous and crime is on the rise. It used to be a great place but now too many people have moved here. White flight is still an issue and I don't see a positive future for my home city of Dallas. 5: 08 is a perfect example of why the city has went to hell. Part of the reason why I'll be leaving Texas soon. 17: 15 is the skybridge I used to walk across everyday to get into my office. It's hard to find native born Texans anymore. Those two at 5: 08 are from California or some liberal state and a part of why this state is ruined. Violence is common in Deep Ellum and shootings are on the rise in former upper class neighborhoods like uptown. Democrats and progressive policies have destroyed the moral fabric that made Dallas great. Your video was great from a tourist's perspective but living here day in and out is completely different. I hope you can do a video on Sioux Falls South Dakota. After visiting several times, I'm taking the leap of faith and moving there. Less people, less traffic and crime.
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Tammy
Don-t be deceived. While they try to make it seem like some glamorous hot spot to live, it is far from it. I had lived in Dallas for years. I can tell you for sure, downtown Dallas is nothing but dirty, unsafe and yes there are alot of homeless people everywhere.
Deep Ellium is worse. Not safe at all. Downtown Dallas you will see people doing the most nasty things in broad daylight too.
Cost of living use to be reasonable. Now, it is costly like California prices. It is not a place you want to move to and raise a family there. No way!
Did b not let this video fool you. Dallas is not a place you want to live. Seriously!
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Don-t be deceived. While they try to make it seem like some glamorous hot spot to live, it is far from it. I had lived in Dallas for years. I can tell you for sure, downtown Dallas is nothing but dirty, unsafe and yes there are alot of homeless people everywhere.
Deep Ellium is worse. Not safe at all. Downtown Dallas you will see people doing the most nasty things in broad daylight too.
Cost of living use to be reasonable. Now, it is costly like California prices. It is not a place you want to move to and raise a family there. No way!
Did b not let this video fool you. Dallas is not a place you want to live. Seriously!
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Tom
IMO, I have no idea why someone would live in Dallas county and/or DFW. Traffic is horrendous now, houses are stacked together. If there is a piece of land they throw a shopping center thats either empty or its a donut or asian nail place. Accident hourly in Richardson/Plano on 75n and both 35's. If the speed limit is 70, - 85 your slow. You have a good chance of being shot in Dallas, especially Deep Ellum, greenville ave, 75
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IMO, I have no idea why someone would live in Dallas county and/or DFW. Traffic is horrendous now, houses are stacked together. If there is a piece of land they throw a shopping center thats either empty or its a donut or asian nail place. Accident hourly in Richardson/Plano on 75n and both 35's. If the speed limit is 70, - 85 your slow. You have a good chance of being shot in Dallas, especially Deep Ellum, greenville ave, 75
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terell
I can honestly say I love living in the DFW. I first lived here briefly in 09 and moved back home then in 2016 I started visiting and was like why did I ever leave lol. After being home for 10 years I decided to head back for many reasons in 2020. I-m originally from Columbus, Ohio and let me tell you this was the BEST move I-ve made. It-s Something special about DFW and it-s going very far, just glad to be apart of it.
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I can honestly say I love living in the DFW. I first lived here briefly in 09 and moved back home then in 2016 I started visiting and was like why did I ever leave lol. After being home for 10 years I decided to head back for many reasons in 2020. I-m originally from Columbus, Ohio and let me tell you this was the BEST move I-ve made. It-s Something special about DFW and it-s going very far, just glad to be apart of it.
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CoolTitanium
As someone who was born in the DFW Metroplex, it's very easy to see why everyone has a car in DFW. DART doesn't have that great of coverage in and around the Dallas side of the Metroplex when compared to New York or Chicago. One of the main reasons for this is due to the many active freight rail lines that run through a lot of DFW and their unwillingness to allow passenger trains on these lines as well
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As someone who was born in the DFW Metroplex, it's very easy to see why everyone has a car in DFW. DART doesn't have that great of coverage in and around the Dallas side of the Metroplex when compared to New York or Chicago. One of the main reasons for this is due to the many active freight rail lines that run through a lot of DFW and their unwillingness to allow passenger trains on these lines as well
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Johnny
Please do not move here We cant take no more Yankees and traffic sucks Your always in my way and it would be a whole lot better the way it was in the 2010's 2000's 1990's 1980's Now it is a vortex of idiots. Move out Like the sign says Welcome to Texas Now Go Home its on all the highways entering the state
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Please do not move here We cant take no more Yankees and traffic sucks Your always in my way and it would be a whole lot better the way it was in the 2010's 2000's 1990's 1980's Now it is a vortex of idiots. Move out Like the sign says Welcome to Texas Now Go Home its on all the highways entering the state
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shaq
I'm originally from east Africa, Tanzania, I've lived in Dallas Texas for 20years now, I've been in all states in USA, boyyyy I tell you what if you take me away from Dallas TX then just take me back to my home country I just love Tanzania and Dallas TX in this earth.
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I'm originally from east Africa, Tanzania, I've lived in Dallas Texas for 20years now, I've been in all states in USA, boyyyy I tell you what if you take me away from Dallas TX then just take me back to my home country I just love Tanzania and Dallas TX in this earth.
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earth
This is my home! Dallas is more popular but Fort Worth is beautiful! It's one of my favorite cities. Oak Cliff used to be a very scary area but the artistic people have turned it into a very cool place. I live south right between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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This is my home! Dallas is more popular but Fort Worth is beautiful! It's one of my favorite cities. Oak Cliff used to be a very scary area but the artistic people have turned it into a very cool place. I live south right between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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