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Everything’s bigger in Texas — and that includes the demand for Dallas-Fort Worth real estate.The DFW metroplex has just been crowned the nation’s top spot for real estate investment and development for 2025, according to a fresh report from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.
A surge in population and a rock-solid economy have made DFW the place to buy build, and finance property.The metro has climbed from third place last year to grab the top rank now, marking its sixth year in the top 10.North Texas has been a force in the game before, taking the No.
1 spot in 2019.Analysts attribute the area’s winning streak to its powerful post-pandemic recovery and relentless growth.
The report highlights that total employment in Dallas-Fort Worth has jumped over 11% since February 2020 — a rate only outpaced by Raleigh, Charleston and Austin, all of which are Southern boomtowns.With 23 Fortune 500 giants calling DFW home, this economic powerhouse has more big-name companies than almost any other region in the US, adding to its draw for investors.
While housing prices in Dallas have surged by nearly 38% since early 2020, the metro remains relatively affordable compared to other major cities.The median home price of $382,000 isn’t far from the national median, making it a relatively appealing option for investors and new residents alike.
“Dallas continues to attract new businesses and residents who are capitalizing on our attractive economic climate, availability of new, highly skilled talent, and first-class developments,” Tamela Thornton, executive director of ULI Dallas-Fort Worth said in a statement to the Dallas Morning News.“We are proud to be recognized as the top market and know that our momentum will support Urban Land Institute’s work to elevate solutions around housing affordability and workforce development created by our evolving landscape.” North Texas also stands out for its impressive five- and ten-year real estate re...