Dallas, TX
Property Management in Dallas, TX
MRE Property Management manages rental homes across Dallas, a city adding major employers such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Scotiabank. We bring clear communication, thorough tenant screening and hands-on care to every property we service.
Local data current as of October 2026. Figures reflect the most recent public releases available at that time.
What makes Dallas special
Dallas is the cultural and business center of North Texas.
The nation’s largest arts district
The 118-acre Dallas Arts District is described as the largest contiguous arts district in the United States.
A park built over a freeway
Klyde Warren Park, opened in 2012, is a 5.4-acre park built over Woodall Rodgers Freeway that connects Uptown, the Arts District and downtown.
Swiss Avenue Historic District
Designated in 1973, Swiss Avenue was the City of Dallas’s first historic district and is known for its early 20th century homes.
Steady and established
Dallas moved from 1,303,744 residents in 2022 to 1,329,491 in 2025, a change of 2.0% over three years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates, July 1 of each year.
More than half of Dallas rents
57.6% of Dallas homes are occupied by renters and 42.4% by their owners.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, owner-occupied housing unit rate.
What’s being built in Dallas
Morgan Stanley operations hub
Morgan Stanley is establishing a U.S. hub in Dallas with $684 million in capital investment and more than 3,800 jobs, starting at Fountain Place downtown and moving to a permanent Uptown site at 2401 McKinney Avenue.
Goldman Sachs Uptown campus
Goldman Sachs is building a $500 million, 800,000 square foot campus in Uptown Dallas with space for more than 5,000 workers. Employees are expected to move in around 2028.
Scotiabank regional office
Scotiabank is creating a major regional office in Dallas with more than 1,020 new jobs and more than $60 million in capital investment.
Convention center rebuild
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is being rebuilt as a 2.5 million square foot facility at a cost of about $3.5 billion, with completion planned for 2029.
Street improvements in the FY 2026–27 budget
The city’s adopted FY 2026–27 budget includes $142.8 million for 800 lane miles of street work, up from 759 lane miles the year before.
The full picture, not just the highlights
Owners make better decisions with complete information. These are the developments we keep an eye on.
AT&T headquarters relocating to Plano
AT&T announced it will move its global headquarters from downtown Dallas to a new campus in Plano, with partial occupancy targeted as early as mid-2028. City leaders said they worked to keep the company and will look for new opportunities to keep downtown competitive for employers.
Budget gap for fiscal year 2026–27
In May 2026, city staff reported that FY 2026–27 expenses exceeded projected revenue by $37.7 million, citing lower sales tax and fee revenue along with rising costs. The council adopted a balanced $5.66 billion budget in September 2026 with a slight property tax rate reduction.
Mavericks and Stars planning new arenas
Both teams’ leases at American Airlines Center end in 2031. In June 2026 the Mavericks announced option agreements for about 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas and said their goal is to stay in Dallas; the team filed for rezoning in September 2026. The Stars announced plans for a new arena in Plano at The Shops at Willow Bend, targeting a 2031 opening.
Things to do in Dallas
Where Dallas gets together
Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que
W. Mockingbird Ln. · Barbecue and catfish, run by brothers Brent and Juan Reaves.
Aunt Irene’s Kitchen
South Dallas (Lagow St.) · Cajun-style seafood boils and sandwiches.
Soirée Coffee Bar
Trinity Groves · Jazz-themed coffee bar with brunch.
Gloria’s Latin Cuisine
Bishop Arts District · Salvadoran and Tex-Mex, founded in Oak Cliff in 1986.
Tei-An
Arts District (Routh St.) · Japanese soba house.
Gymkhana
Downtown (Main St.) · Regional Indian cuisine.
Javier’s
Knox-Henderson, Cole Avenue · Mexico City style cuisine, steaks and seafood.
Pecan Lodge
Deep Ellum · Barbecue smoked in a pit.
Dallas Farmers Market
Downtown · Food hall, specialty vendors and a weekend open-air market.
School districts serving Dallas
Ratings below are the 2026 district ratings published by the Texas Education Agency. They are preliminary until TEA releases final ratings, scheduled for December 11, 2026.
Dallas ISD
Score 85 · Serves most of the city
Richardson ISD
Score 83 · Serves the Lake Highlands, Northwood Hills and Prestonwood neighborhoods
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Score 81 · Serves part of the city
Source: Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings (preliminary, released August 14, 2026), via TXschools.gov. School assignments vary by address; confirm the assigned campus directly with the district.
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Sources
Information current as of October 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, American Community Survey 2020–2024 · Dallas Express: Morgan Stanley to establish Dallas hub with 3,800 jobs · Hillwood: Goldman’s $500 million Texas investment takes shape in Dallas · Office of the Texas Governor: Governor Abbott Announces Scotiabank Expansion In Dallas · CBS News Texas: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to be replaced by larger, community-focused hub · City of Dallas: Dallas City Council approves budget for FY 2026-27 · NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: AT&T leaving downtown Dallas for new Plano headquarters · CandysDirt: Dallas officials signal possible staff cuts, policy changes as budget gap grows · Dallas Innovates; Klyde Warren Park; Swiss Avenue Historic District · REBusinessOnline, June 2, 2026; D Magazine, Sept. 10, 2026; Community Impact, June 2026 · Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings, TXschools.gov
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Dallas skyline by Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress (public domain).