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Founded in 1841, Dallas, TX is rooted in the traditions of the western frontier and is often associated with the stereotypes of big oil and cowboy hats as portrayed in the television series Dallas. But today, Dallas is actually a vibrant, diverse, modern, stylish, and contemporary city that breaks all the stereotypes. The city of Dallas has a population of 1,232,940 making it the 9th largest city in the United States and the 3rd largest city in Texas. And Dallas is part of the Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth metropolitan area which is the 4th largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of more than 6,000,000. Search Dallas rental houses, apartments for rent, condos and a variety of Dallas home rentals to suit your living needs. Other great areas to consider: Fort Worth, Arlington, Weatherford, and Plano.
Working in Dallas
Dallas is sometimes referred to as the Silicon Prairie because of the large concentration of telecommunications and high-tech companies located in the area known as the “Telecom Corridor”. And with companies such as Texas Instruments, EDS and CompUSA headquartered in the area, that nick-name certainly fits. But many other companies from a diverse range of industries have also positioned their headquarters in Dallas with notables being Kimberly-Clark, Southwest Airlines, Brinker International, Blockbuster, 7-Eleven, Exxon-Mobil and Frito Lay. As the Southwest's leading business and financial center, Dallas offers a wealth of opportunities in a number of industries.
Living in Dallas
When many people think of Dallas, the first thing that comes to mind is the Dallas Cowboys. And there’s no question that football is king in Dallas and the city is a great haven for sports fans. All four major league sports are represented by teams in the area with the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks both calling American Airlines Center home. And Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers are not too far away in nearby Arlington.
But professional sports aren’t the only attractions in Dallas. Outdoors enthusiasts will have over 400 parks to choose from, 17 lakes to explore, and a large number of bike and jogging trails to stretch their legs on. Lovers of the arts can view a Monet at the Dallas Museum of Arts, listen to Mozart at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center,and will find independent galleries and communities of artists thriving in areas of town such as Deep Ellum, the Bishop Arts District, and the Downtown Arts District. Nightlife choices are limitless in Dallas with several nightlife districts such as Lower Greenville, The West End, Deep Ellum, Addison, Uptown, and The West Village, offering countless places to wine and dine. And with more restaurants per capita than New York City, the options for dining out are extremely diverse. But we can’t forget the second most popular sport in Dallas after football….shopping. Home to Neiman Marcus and containing more shopping centers per capita than any other United States city truly makes Dallas a shopping paradise. Moving to Dallas? Let Rentals.com help you find Dallas Rentals, Dallas apartments or condos for rent.
Dallas Schools
Southern Methodist University - a private school located in prestigious Highland Park, which is not too far from downtown Dallas. Over 11,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees through the University’s seven schools.
The University of Texas at Dallas - founded in 1961 primarily as a graduate research center for nearby Texas Instruments. Still an excellent institution for math, science, and technology studies, but UTD has since added degree programs in the Arts, Business, Social Sciences and has a diverse student population of more than 14,000. The University of North Texas – Located in nearby Denton, TX, UNT is one of Texas largest universities with a student population of 33,500. With over 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered, UNT is truly the most comprehensive and diverse university in the region.
Public schools - The Dallas Independent School District is the 12th largest school district in the nation, has more than 160,000 students and more than 19,000 employees and has received numerous awards. Nearby suburbs have their own independent school districts, many of which have been recognized for excellence. There are also a number of private schools in the Dallas area. Get started finding your next rental home or Dallas apartment, house for rent or condo with Rentals.com.
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