Life in Dallas
Quick Facts
- Population: 1.34 million (7.39 million in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)
- Overall Average High/Low Temperatures: 76.6°F/55.8°F
- Median Home Price: $210,181
- Median Rent Price: $969
- Median Age: 34.5
- Home to the nation’s largest urban arts district
- Over 400 parks on 21,000 acres of land
- More restaurants and shopping centers per capita than any other major U.S. city.
Low Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dallas is considerably lower than most major cities in the U.S. The cost of living in Dallas is lower than these cities by the following percentages:
Weather
On average, Dallas enjoys 232 days of sunshine per year with an average annual rainfall of 33.3 inches. The chart below lists the average high and low temperatures for each month of the year in Fahrenheit degrees.

What To Do in Dallas
Dallas offers a host of exciting activities from a vibrant arts and music scene to a variety of restaurants and shopping centers and unlimited outdoor activities. See what Dallas has to offer you!
Explore DallasStatistics provided by U.S. News, United States Census Bureau, NerdWallet, and Dallas Regional Chamber.