What are the best places to live near DFW Airport?

Irving (5–10 min), Coppell (~10 min), Frisco (25–30 min), Little Elm (~30 min), Plano (~30 min) — ranked by typical drive time to DFW Airport.

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Where to Live if You Work at DFW Airport

For consultants, airline professionals, and anyone whose office is a boarding gate, minutes-to-terminal is the metric that matters. These cities keep Monday mornings calm — two are close enough to hear the runway announcements.

American AirlinesAirport & airline operationsAmazon and logistics operatorsConsulting firms (road-warrior base)

Ranked by Commute

The Cities DFW Airport Commuters Shortlist

Irving, TX

5–10 min

DART Orange Line runs INTO Terminal A — no car required.

~$350,000 medianCoppell ISD 9/10

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Coppell, TX

~10 min

The airport-adjacent school-district standout.

~$600,000 medianCoppell ISD 9/10

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Frisco, TX

25–30 min

Sam Rayburn Tollway direct; full Frisco lifestyle.

~$650,000 medianFrisco ISD 9/10

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Little Elm, TX

~30 min

Lakeside living within an easy airport run.

~$430,000 medianLittle Elm ISD 7/10

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Plano, TX

~30 min

PGBT west — plus the Silver Line rail to Terminal B from east Plano.

~$495,000 medianPlano ISD 8/10

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Denton, TX

~30 min

I-35E/W junction town with college-town energy.

~$390,000 medianDenton ISD 7/10

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Drive times are typical estimates and vary by neighborhood and hour — I'll map your exact commute (and test-drive it with you) before you commit to a city.

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