Is living in the city of Dallas, Texas dangerous?

As for violence, be mindful where you choose to live. As with any large city, there's an area to avoid, an area that only millionaires could afford, and then there's the nice, quiet neighborhoods for the working class. My neighborhood is quiet, little crime. Rents are affordable. read more

If you are moving to the Dallas area, just remember that there are numerous cities surrounding the City of Dallas that are within 10 or 15 miles of downtown, reasonably priced for rentals or home buying and with lower crime rates. read more

The city's West End MarketPlace is a hot spot for tourists and locals alike, and just north of the city, in Plano, Shops at Legacy attract shoppers like flies at a barbecue. Headquartered in Dallas, Neiman Marcus is a hometown mainstay. read more

A bigger city in Texas, Lubbock finds itself as the 5th most dangerous city in Texas. Lubbock has plenty of both types of crime — violent crime now sits at 7th worst in Texas while property crime is 21st worst. read more

Often referred to in the media as the “forgotten neighborhood,” Sandbranch is the poorest neighborhood in Dallas with most residents living on Social Security or disability. Although crime is a significant problem in most parts of the city, a lack of clean water is the most dangerous aspect of living here. read more