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.
Market information Explore membershipDashboard
$6b
In active development
+15k
Residents
140
Office buildings
34m sf
Office space
30
Hotels
Residents
Residents
Multi-Family Inventory
Monthly Out of Market Visitors
252,451
Dallas Arts District
153,248
Dallas Farmers Market
65,519
AT&T Discovery District
Demographics
Age
Educational Attainment
Ethnicity
Household Size
Median Household Income
Educational Attainment
Ethnicity
Household Size
Median Household Income
Educational Attainment
Ethnicity
Household Size
Median Household Income
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
52
Total Residential Buildings
11,144
Total Residential Units
182
Residential Units Under Construction
88
Occupancy
198
Total Townhomes
38
Townhomes Under Construction
Demographics
30
Total Hotel Properties
9,326
Total Hotel Keys
59.0%
12 Month Occupancy Rate
Occupancy Rate
Average Daily Rate
Revenue Per Available Room
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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

Make your power move
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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- 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
Development Services
Downtown Dallas, Inc. actively promotes economic development through various initiatives designed to enhance the vibrancy and sustainability of the urban core.
Market Info
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Resources
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