What are the best places to live near Downtown Dallas?

Irving (15–20 min), Forney (20–25 min), Coppell (20–25 min), Plano (25–30 min), Frisco (30–35 min) — ranked by typical drive time to Downtown Dallas.

Dallas, TX

Where to Live if You Work at Downtown Dallas

Banking, law, AT&T's Discovery District campus, and Goldman Sachs' new Dallas hub. Downtown commuters have a secret weapon most of DFW lacks: rail. Two suburbs on this list put you on a train instead of the Tollway.

AT&TGoldman Sachs (new Dallas campus)ComericaBank of AmericaMajor law & finance firms

Ranked by Commute

The Cities Downtown Dallas Commuters Shortlist

Irving, TX

15–20 min

SH-114/183 or the DART Orange Line straight in.

~$350,000 medianCoppell ISD 9/10

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Forney, TX

20–25 min

US-80 east — the best value play for a downtown commute.

~$350,000 medianForney ISD 7/10

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Coppell, TX

20–25 min

I-35E south with top-rated schools at home.

~$600,000 medianCoppell ISD 9/10

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Plano, TX

25–30 min

US-75 or the DART Red Line — no parking garage needed.

~$495,000 medianPlano ISD 8/10

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Frisco, TX

30–35 min

DNT straight shot when you need the office.

~$650,000 medianFrisco ISD 9/10

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Allen, TX

30–35 min

US-75 with a DART park-and-ride 10 minutes south.

~$495,000 medianAllen ISD 9/10

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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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