Dallasites' satisfaction with their hometown ranks low in Texas
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Dallas-area residents are less satisfied with their hometown than residents in other big Texas cities, a new survey finds.
Why it matters: "Satisfaction" is broad, but it works as a general vibe check on how people are feeling about job opportunities, housing costs, safety and other key urban issues.
By the numbers: San Antonio tops the list, with just over 78% of residents saying they're "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the Alamo City.
- Dallas falls behind Austin and Houston with about 71% of residents reporting satisfaction.
Zoom in: More than half of respondents rated Dallas as "good" or "excellent" on economic strength, vibrancy and stability.
- The percentage of positive responses decreased when considering whether Dallas is prepared for climate change, addressing homelessness and reducing crime.
- Only 26% said Dallas is "good" or "excellent" at addressing homelessness.
How it works: Global design and architecture firm Gensler surveyed about 13,500 residents across 27 major U.S cities conducted between July and November 2024.
- The findings are part of a broader report from the company's research wing, City Pulse 2025: The Magnetic City, an annual dive into how urban residents feel about a host of issues.
The intrigue: In many U.S. cities, a high percentage of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 who don't have kids report they want to move.
- In Dallas, more than 40% of young adults report wanting to move, compared with less than 30% of adults over 55.