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The data behind the biggest corporate migration in American history.
News, data, and analysis making the case for corporate relocation to Dallas-Fort Worth. Updated daily. Data-driven. No opinion needed.
8.1M+
Metro Population
24
Fortune 500 HQs
#1
US Net Migration
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Cost of Living Index: DFW 4% Below National Average
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Metro Comparison
DFW vs. The Competition
How Dallas-Fort Worth stacks up against the metros losing companies to Texas.
| Metro | Population | GDP | Median Home | Income Tax | Fortune 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 8.1M | $630B | $380K | 0% | 24 |
| Austin | 2.4M | $170B | $450K | 0% | 3 |
| New York | 20.1M | $2.0T | $680K | 10.9% | 58 |
| San Francisco | 4.7M | $690B | $1.3M | 13.3% | 12 |
| Chicago | 9.5M | $710B | $320K | 4.95% | 35 |
| Los Angeles | 13.2M | $1.0T | $920K | 13.3% | 16 |
Sources: Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, Tax Foundation. Updated weekly.
Economic Dashboard
By the Numbers
Total Nonfarm Jobs
4.2M
▲ +3.1% YoYBLS
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
▼ -0.3ppBLS
Metro GDP
$630B
▲ +4.2% YoYFRED
Median Household Income
$78,400
▲ +2.8%Census
Building Permits (YTD)
12,847
▲ +8.4%Census
Net Migration
+147K
▲ #1 US MetroCensus
DFW Airport Passengers
75M+
▲ Record yearFAA
Sales Tax Revenue
+6.2%
▲ vs prior yearTX Comptroller
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