CITY PROFILE
Dallas, TX
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Dallas is a major metro with a warm climate, abundant sunshine, and moderate rainfall—expect hot, bright days and a fairly dry profile compared to other regions. Homes here are on the pricier side of our dataset, so budget accordingly if you're planning a move. The climate and sun exposure will feel pleasant to those who like heat, though summers are intense.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $367K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,678/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 18.6°C · warmest 30.1°C · coolest 6.4°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 922 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.71 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #4 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy83
- Affordable to rent70
- Climate comfort90
- Plenty of sunshine63
- Big-city amenities99
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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