Dallas County homes offer such a diverse range of lifestyles, neighborhoods and prices that just about any homebuyer could find something that fits their needs to a certain degree. If you prefer the urban lifestyle, then popular areas such as Greenville Avenue, Uptown Dallas, the Las Colinas Urban Center or Preston Center feature luxury condominiums, townhomes and apartments. Many residents of the urban areas choose to live, work and play in the community and have no use or desire to keep up with a vehicle. Your groceries, dry cleaners, dining, shopping and entertainment are all within a short walking distance from your residence. Public transportation is conveniently located nearby if you choose to commute to work or to take a day trip.
Probably one of the biggest advantages of living in more densely populated areas is the availability of so many forms of entertainment. Buying homes in Dallas County will provide you with access to Dallas Mavericks basketball, Dallas Cowboys football, Dallas Stars hockey, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Zoo, the Dallas Arboretum, Deep Ellum, Victory Center and many other popular attractions. Additionally, you will have access to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail lines and public bus routes, Love Field (Home of Southwest Airlines), and D/FW International Airport.
With a population of just over 2.4 million people, Dallas County is the second most populated county in Texas and the ninth most populated county in the United States. In 2008, there were just under 425,000 owner-occupied houses and condominiums and just over 380,000 renter-occupied apartments. Dallas County has population density of approximately 2,700 people per square mile. The median resident age is approximately 31 years and the median household income in 2008 was approximately 47,000 per year. As of 2009, the estimate value of a single family home was approximately 172,000.
For those seeking homes for sale in a slightly less dense areas with immediate access to lakes and parks, investigate La Vallita in Las Colinas, Lakewood near Whiterock Lake, Rowlett, TX homes on Lake Ray Hubbard and Cedar Hill in the southern portion of the county. Whatever your style may be, Dallas County homes have plenty to offer home buyers and renters alike.
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