Dallas was built for business

Just what is it that makes Downtown Dallas such a prime spot for businesses? A thriving economy, talented workforce, and unbeatable accessibility are just the start. Add to this a walkable urban core, great access to key airports, and Texas’ famously business-friendly environment, and it’s no wonder that everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies are choosing to call Downtown Dallas home.

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Downtown at a Glance

Monthly Out of Market Visitors

252,451

Dallas Arts District

153,248

Dallas Farmers Market

65,519

AT&T Discovery District

24.5m sf

Total Inventory Class A

6.5m sf

Total Inventory Class B

2.6m sf

Total Inventory Class C

72.9%

Total Occupancy

Employee Demographics

Educational Attainment

5.83%Elementary
5.12%Some High School
17.50%High School Graduate
16.71%Some College
6.27%Associates Degree Only
29.52%Bachelor's Degree Only
19.06%Graduate Degree

Ethnicity

42.79%White
18.85%Black
6.72%Asian
27.63%Hispanic (Ethnic)
4.02%Other

Household Size

36.28%1 Person
30.29%2 Person
12.74%3 Person
10.97%4 Person
5.61%5 Person
2.46%6 Person
1.64%7+ Person

Median Household Income

6.76%<$15K
5.01%$15K - $24.99K
13.40%$25K - $49.99K
28.33%$50K - $99.99K
18.91%$100K - $149.99K
28.29%>=$150K

52

Total Residential Buildings

11,144

Total Residential Units

182

Residential Units Under Construction

88

Occupancy

Residents

Multi-Family Inventory

198

Total Townhomes

38

Townhomes Under Construction

Resident Demographics

Age

3.22%18-24
36.36%25-34
27.70%35-44
13.70%45-54
11.54%55-64
7.48%65+

Educational Attainment

2.00%Elementary
1.52%Some High School
11.25%High School Graduate
15.99%Some College
6.14%Associates Degree Only
39.00%Bachelor's Degree Only
24.10%Graduate Degree

Ethnicity

51.80%White
21.24%Black
4.75%Asian
16.06%Hispanic (Ethnic)
6.15%Other

Household Size

62.50%1 Person
30.16%2 Person
4.10%3 Person
1.67%4 Person
0.93%5 Person
0.40%6 Person
0.24%7+ Person

Median Household Income

9.54%<$15K
4.76%$15K - $24.99K
9.54%$25K - $49.99K
29.31%$50K - $99.99K
23.08%$100K - $149.99K
24.80%>=$150K

30

Total Hotel Properties

9,326

Total Hotel Keys

59.0%

12 Month Occupancy Rate

Occupancy Rate

Average Daily Rate

Revenue Per Available Room

Visitor Demographics

Educational Attainment

7.25%Elementary
6.52%Some High School
19.78%High School Graduate
17.71%Some College
6.58%Associates Degree Only
25.48%Bachelor's Degree Only
16.68%Graduate Degree

Ethnicity

36.39%White
20.32%Black
7.78%Asian
31.59%Hispanic (Ethnic)
3.92%Other

Household Size

31.779396%1 Person
29.335209%2 Person
14.549012%3 Person
12.740749%4 Person
6.642864%5 Person
2.975364%6 Person
1.977405%7+ Person

Median Household Income

7.50%<$15K
5.88%$15K - $24.99K
16.16%$25K - $49.99K
29.01%$50K - $99.99K
17.42%$100K - $149.99K
24.78%>=$150K

Top 5 Reasons

The urban heart of the third fastest growing region in the U.S. has seen significant investments in infrastructure, safety, modern sanitation, technology, and transportation, making it one of the premier urban destinations for business and residential relocation. Now is the time to explore what Downtown Dallas has to offer.

Talent
The region’s largest, most diverse, and most highly educated workforce
Opportunity
Untapped resources, available space, and one of the top metros for attracting skilled talent
Life
A diversity-driven mix of housing, education, culture, and modern connectivity
Progress
Robust infrastructure, 5G and fiber connectivity, and over $88B invested since 2010
Efficiency
Low costs combined with generous state incentive programs

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Whether relocating or starting from the ground up, Downtown Dallas has put all the pieces in place to help your business grow and thrive. Contact us today to get the ball rolling.

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Empowering economic growth in Downtown Dallas

Downtown Dallas has been recognized as the Best State for Business for 18 consecutive years. This accolade reflects our commitment to fostering a thriving business environment.

Texas named best state for business for 18 consecutive years
Chief Executive Magazine
#1 in the country for 3-year job growth
BLS, Dec 2022
#1 in country for job recovery beyond pre-pandemic high
BLS, Dec 2022

What are you waiting for? How does it get any better than the quality of life for your employees, the talent and education of the employees that are available here in Dallas? I just don’t know how any city can offer what Dallas can.

Jonas Woods

CEO, Woods Capital

Downtown Dallas is really experiencing this renaissance effect. It’s an incredibly pro-business environment.

Bryan Adams

Integrity Marketing Group

With the new convention center and World Cup on the horizon, Downtown Dallas is at a pivotal inflection point. As North Texas continues to grow and global attention rises, there’s never been a better time to experience all that Downtown has to offer—both now and well into the future.

Matthew Renna

J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC

Downtown Dallas allows the opportunity to work, live, and play in the core of the city. I love that Downtown is vibrant, walkable, and full of character and history.

David Martin

Headington Companies

It is a great time to live, work, or play in Downtown Dallas.  With the arts, outdoor park spaces, and walkability of the area, every day tells a new story.

Todd C. Howard

Kirksey Architecture

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