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Dallas Texas

“The Big D” prides itself on its friendly people, entrepreneurial spirit, flair for style and innovation, mild climate, excellent accessibility, and outstanding quality of life which make it attractive as a retirement destination. Population: Dallas is the ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation with a population of approximately 1.2 million.

Climate: Dallas has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers. Winters in Dallas are generally mild, and spring and autumn bring pleasant weather to the area.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Dallas is equal to the Texas average, and 9% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home value in Dallas is more expensive than the Texas average, but still 29.4% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Dallas is a major center of education for much of the south central United States, and the list of colleges and universities is long. Texas Woman's University http://www.twu.edu/ , the University of North Texas at Dallas, and the Dallas County Community College District http://www.dcccd.edu (which has seven campuses located throughout the area) would be a few that retirees might research for continuing education opportunities.

Transportation:DFW International Airport is the world’s third busiest airport, and Dallas Love Field Airport is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown. Visitors and residents enjoy riding one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in the nation, as well as the free McKinney Avenue Trolley http://www.mata.org/.

Travel and tourism: Dallas is the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas, and you can learn more about the many things to see and do at http://www.visitdallas.com/. Dallas offers the best shopping in the southwest, four-and five-diamond/star hotels and restaurants, the largest urban arts district in the nation, 13 entertainment districts and much more.

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