Young single professional relocating to Dallas (Fort Worth, Plano: lofts, employment, income)

[mppatterson7]

Hey guys...looking for some info on moving to Dallas. About me...I'm almost 28, single, and have never been to Dallas. I've done some pretty extensive searches but just wanna make sure I get it right before I move out there.
As far as income, starting off around 65k and up to about 125k in around 3 years. I'm your typical guy...I like drinking beer and watching sports, girls, being active, have a dog, love meeting new people, etc. I'm pretty much leaning towards Uptown based on it's entertainment. But I'm looking for any other thoughts you guys may have. The only thing I'm worried about with Uptown is I don't want to be around all pretentious, perfect people all the time. I like a woman that can go out in jeans and a t-shirt and not 5 inch heels everyday. Don't get me wrong, I like that too...but I want bars/restaurants that are relaxed as well. I like the more southern/country type women. This is pretty important due to the fact that I'm getting a little older, and am starting to look for somebody to settle down with.


Any thoughts/input are appreciated and it'll really help a guy out. Thanks everybody!

[ChristieP]

Where will you be working? DFW is known for lots of traffic, and Uptown isn't convenient to all parts of the metroplex.

Yes, Uptown is full of pretentious "$30k millionaires"...

[Yokandyman]

As far as entertainment, employment opportunities, and your age group...Uptown Dallas or some sector of the city nearby is where you probably need to live. Now if finding a country woman is your main priority, then you probably need to be out in Fort Worth somewhere.

[m0nty55]

lower greenville area might suit you. you can find places near mockingbird or some cheaper lofts even.

[TrueDat]

Though, to be fair there are other types of people in Uptown. As long as you keep your head on shoulders, you can take Uptown, and all the $30k millionaires, for what they are and keep moving. It does have a concentration of eateries/bars/shops and is one of the most urban areas of Dallas -- it's walkable by Dallas standards.

But, as ChristieP asks, where will you be working? If your job is in Plano, then Addison might be a better fit for you.

[Yokandyman]

Yup....if you're gonna be working on the north side (like above Interstate 635), you will want to settle in Far North Dallas or pick a suburb like Addison, Richardson, or Carrollton depending on where the job is exactly.

[mppatterson7]

Thanks for all the quick replies so far guys!

I'll be working about a mile south of DFW international airport..

[Yokandyman]

Ok, if distance and traffic is a priority for you....Go for the suburb, Irving. If you really want a Dallas address, look for places in Northwest Dallas (like Love Field area) and around Stemmons Freeway. That way, you can still commute to the airport area without a lot of nonsense traffic. Otherwise, you can still commute from Uptown, pretty much driving against traffic in the morning time.

[carroll4628]

I'd post your inquiry to the Ft. Worth forum as well. You may find 'downtown' living in Ft. Worth to be a bit more laid back and not as "pretentious, perfect"

[ChristieP]

If you are going to be working near DFW airport, both Dallas and Fort Worth will be long, traffic-filled commutes. So unless you can meet that special lady while sitting in your car, I wouldn't recommend living in either place.

Look at the Las Colinas area of Irving. It's close to your work, and there are a lot of other young professionals who live in the area. There are also quite a few bars and similar places there to hang out during the week. It's also close enough to Dallas and Fort Worth so you can go patronize the bars on weekends, too.