Known as the “Big D,” Dallas is a booming metropolitan and cultural region that offers a thriving culinary and arts scene. Brimming with suburbs and neighborhoods for every lifestyle and income, Dallas is one of the most diverse places to live in the country. Gulfstream works actively with organizations like the local United Way to make Dallas a hub of even greater opportunity.
Demographics:
| Area | |
| - City | 385 sq mi (997 sq km) |
| Population (2009) | |
| - City | 1,306,350 (9th largest) |
| - Density | 3,606/sq mi (1,391.9/sq km) |
| - Metro | 6,300,006 (4th largest) |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas
Housing:
-Average listing price: $610,368
-In nearby cities, the average listing price is $108,000 to $321,000
Find Out More
http://www.trulia.com/TX/Dallas
http://realestate.yahoo.com/Texas/Dallas
Schools:
-Most schools in Dallas are operated by the Dallas Independent School District
-Several of Dallas’ high schools in the DISD have been named among the best public schools in the nation by Newsweek
-School for the Talented and Gifted in Oak Cliff was named the best school in the United States (among public schools) by Newsweek in 2006 and retained the title in 2007
-Another one of DISD's schools, the Science and Engineering Magnet, placed eighth in the same 2006 survey and moved up to the number two spot the following year
-Other DISD high schools named to the list were Hillcrest, W. T. White and Woodrow Wilson high schools
-Multiple private institutions, including various religious schools
Find Out More
http://www.dallasisd.org/
http://www.schooldigger.com/go/TX/city/Dallas/search.aspx
Weather:
Dallas has a humid climate, though it is located in a region that also tends to receive warm, dry winds. Expect temperatures to be well over 100°F with high humidity in the summer. In fact, north-central Texas, where Dallas is located, is one of the hottest locales in the United States during the summer months. Winters in Dallas are generally mild in comparison.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas
http://www.city-data.com/city/Dallas-Texas.html
Things to Do:
-The Galleria and Northpark Center - Premier Shopping Mall
-Pizza Hut Park and Dr Pepper Stadium - Concert and Event Venues
-Dallas World Aquarium
-Six Flags over Texas
-Dallas and Ft. Worth Zoo
Find Out More
http://www.visitdallas.com
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g55711-Activities-Dallas_Texas.html
More Info:
http://www.dallascityhall.com - City Web Portal
http://www.dallas.com - City Guide