{"id":76912,"date":"2022-07-06T09:15:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T16:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=76912"},"modified":"2024-03-15T14:51:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T21:51:05","slug":"affordable-dallas-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-dallas-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Dallas Suburbs to Live In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to call it by its nickname, &#8220;the Big D,&#8221; or just by its name, Dallas is often deemed one of many great destinations to live in Texas. With the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallaszoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dallas Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, concerts to see each week, and plenty of outdoor activities, it&#8217;s no wonder the city is also home to nearly 1 million people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re considering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30794\/TX\/Dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying a home in Dallas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expect the median home sale price to land at around $410,400. And if you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30794\/TX\/Dallas\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renting an apartment in Dallas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expect the average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment to be around $2,029.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t worry if those prices don&#8217;t fit in your budget &#8211; Redfin has options to help you find a home that does. We\u2019ve rounded up a list of the 10 best affordable Dallas suburbs to consider living in \u2013 and they\u2019re all under a 30-minute drive from the city. So no matter where you live, you&#8217;ll still be close enough to explore the city&#8217;s great neighborhoods without the price of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/TX\/Dallas\/6\/30794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Dallas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1.jpg\" alt=\"view of dallas texas at night time from the freeway\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Wilmer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$240,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19999\/TX\/Wilmer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilmer, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19999\/TX\/Wilmer\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilmer, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price nearly $170K less than Dallas, Wilmer claims the first spot on our list of affordable Dallas suburbs. Just about a 20-minute drive away from Dallas, you won&#8217;t miss out on what the city has to offer. If you move to Wilmer, make sure to explore the nearby Trinity River Greenbelt Goat Island Preserve where you can find picturesque views of the Trinity River.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Balch Springs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $254,900<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1436\/TX\/Balch-Springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balch Springs, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1436\/TX\/Balch-Springs\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balch Springs, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking second place on our list is\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Balch Springs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The same distance from Dallas as Wilmer, you&#8217;ll be exploring the <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dallas Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a quick drive. When living in Balch Springs, make sure to visit Walter E. Luedeke Park or grab some great local Tex-Mex cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Mesquite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $269,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30833\/TX\/Mesquite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesquite, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30833\/TX\/Mesquite\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesquite, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive just 15 minutes outside of Dallas and you&#8217;ll reach Mesquite, another great suburb to consider living in. With a population of about 136,000, there are plenty of unique spots to visit in Mesquite. Make sure to visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fivestarparks.com\/celebration-station\/mesquite?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Listing&amp;utm_campaign=Celebration+Station+Mesquite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebration Station<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> amusement park or City Lake Park for an afternoon picnic if you move to the third most affordable Dallas suburb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2.jpg\" alt=\"view of affordable dallas suburbs from a bridge leading into the city\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Duncanville (tie)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $275,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5580\/TX\/Duncanville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duncanville, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/5580\/TX\/Duncanville\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duncanville, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About a 15-minute drive into the city, consider adding Duncanville to your list of Dallas suburbs to check out. With 37,000 residents, moving to this affordable area can keep you close enough to Dallas, without paying the premium for a home there. Living in Duncanville, you&#8217;ll find great picnic spots at Armstrong Park and Lakeside Park. Don&#8217;t forget to stop by nearby Cedar Ridge Preserve to hike on one of the many beautiful trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Lancaster (tie)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$275,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10494\/TX\/Lancaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lancaster, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10494\/TX\/Lancaster\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lancaster, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tying the fourth spot with Duncanville is the suburb of Lancaster. Even with a population close to 39,000, there&#8217;s still plenty to do in this Dallas suburb. You can spend the day at Lancaster Recreation Center or Lancaster City Park to enjoy the Texas sunshine. Only 20 minutes away from downtown Dallas, you can easily head into the city, whether you&#8217;re looking to try a new restaurant or see a show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Garland<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$309,500<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30821\/TX\/Garland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garland, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30821\/TX\/Garland\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garland, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another well-known Dallas suburb is Garland, where the home prices are nearly $100K less than in Dallas. Garland has about 235,000 residents and is a great suburb to consider moving to. From Spring Creek Forest Preserve and Hawaiian Falls Garland to favorite local restaurants, you won&#8217;t get tired of this great suburb.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Grand Prairie<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $360,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30812\/TX\/Grand-Prairie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Prairie, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30812\/TX\/Grand-Prairie\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Prairie, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next on our list of affordable Dallas suburbs is Grand Prairie, which is roughly 15 minutes away from downtown. With a population of nearly 197,000, you&#8217;ll be living in a smaller area, but there&#8217;s no shortage of things to do in Grand Prairie. Don&#8217;t miss out on visiting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripleys.com\/grandprairie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ripley&#8217;s Believe It or Not!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or one of the many lakefront parks at Joe Pool Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3.jpg\" alt=\"colorful wildflowers at the dallas arboretum\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dallas-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Cedar Hill<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $370,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30798\/TX\/Cedar-Hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cedar Hill, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30813\/TX\/Cedar-Park\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cedar Hill, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number eight on our list, Cedar Hill is a great place to rent or buy a home in. Without traffic, you&#8217;ll be in downtown Dallas in about 20 minutes, but there are plenty of areas around Cedar Hill to explore in your free time. Popular things to do in Cedar Hill include exploring <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/dogwood.audubon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/altitudecedarhill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altitude Trampoline Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Cedar Trails Greenbelt, and Cedar Ridge Preserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Combine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $372,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30807\/TX\/Combine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30807\/TX\/Combine\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the ninth spot on our list of Dallas suburbs to consider moving to is Combine. Without traffic, you&#8217;ll find yourself in Dallas in roughly 25 minutes. Combine has a population of about 2,700 residents and is home to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wetlandcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Bunker Sands Wetland Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can observe the local wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Irving<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home sale price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$376,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Dallas: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9410\/TX\/Irving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irving, TX homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9410\/TX\/Irving\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irving, TX apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the final spot on our list is Irving, with a median home sale price of about $45K less than in Dallas. This suburb is home to about 240,000 people, so you\u2019ll still be living in an area with a quarter of Dallas\u2019 population. If you move to Irving, consider checking out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irvingartscenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irving Arts Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas, and the Fritz Park Petting Farm to see what the city has to offer. <span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;If you're not sure about buying your first home, you can check out the most affordable Miami suburbs to rent an apartment.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">If you&#8217;re not sure about buying your first home, you can check out the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/affordable-dallas-suburbs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">affordable Dallas suburbs to rent an apartment<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability is based on whether a suburb is less than the median sale price of Dallas and under a 30-minute drive from downtown Dallas. <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median home sale price data from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2022. Average rental data from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 2022. Population data sourced from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore more Dallas articles:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-move-to-dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 8 Reasons to Move to Dallas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Pros and Cons of Living in Texas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/most-popular-home-trends-in-texas-that-are-worth-the-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Popular Home Trends in Texas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/must-try-dallas-eats\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Dallas Eats: Locals Dish the Must-Try Restaurants and Cafes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best affordable Dallas suburbs. 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