My Honest Thoughts on Dallas // + my experience as a black woman

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @anaisdottavio
    @anaisdottavio  Год назад +14

    Hi! I just posted a new video where I take you with me downtown so that you can formulate your own opinion of downtown Dallas. You can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/p6xi1gswmEA/видео.html

  • @Damianoutlaw
    @Damianoutlaw Год назад +151

    6:00
    Dallas native checking in.
    Very good, and very fair video. Just as an FYI......in terms of you being shocked that Dallas has wealthy areas........Dallas has way more money than Philadelphia.....and that was told to me by a Philly transplant that moved here 10 years ago.
    Its almost impossible to be unemployed here in Dallas.
    You are right. Dallas is located in the Great Plains....not that much natural beauty. People come here to make money and get rich.

    • @slickwilly6868
      @slickwilly6868 Год назад

      How do you feel about San Antonio or Austin? I'm just not feeling the Dallas area nor Houston.

    • @hilo6487
      @hilo6487 Год назад +11

      ​@@slickwilly6868 San Antonio is very slow moving, but I thinkbthey're trying to build it up, just not at the speed of the Big 3. Austin is very hipster and known for it's college culture, indie music scene, a BIT of hiking, and it's closeness to the Texas wine country.

    • @JesseWeil
      @JesseWeil 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@hilo6487😊😂

    • @lrvracer3515
      @lrvracer3515 7 месяцев назад +6

      Dallas is richer (by far) than every city on the East Coast except NY City.

    • @_diamondpearlco
      @_diamondpearlco 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yessss.. this is the confirmation I needed.. I’m on my way 💴 💰

  • @zuria07
    @zuria07 Год назад +188

    When I first moved to Dallas I noticed immediately that you had to be DRESSED when you went out, even for dinner, but I actually loved it. When I moved back home I was always overdressed for a little bit lol.

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  Год назад +27

      people here are so fancy and beautiful i love it!

    • @MsCandyCane08
      @MsCandyCane08 Год назад +5

      I feel like it’s the exact opposite I moved from Vegas where ppl always dressed up and I noticed everyone is dressed down here even at dinner and clubs

    • @Emelbelle2
      @Emelbelle2 Год назад +4

      It's best to just be yourself in Dallas

    • @KittyKat-vb1nd
      @KittyKat-vb1nd Год назад +8

      ​@@MsCandyCane08 coming from London and living on East Coast the men overall do not dress very well. Sportswear no matter the cost it is still sportswear and not a proper look.

    • @missjaz2006
      @missjaz2006 Год назад +2

      @@MsCandyCane08hey girl, I would love to hear your thoughts of the big differences you noticed between Vegas and Dallas? I would be moving from Vegas so definitely curious to hear about it

  • @labaroncharles1958
    @labaroncharles1958 Год назад +72

    If you are black and moving to Dallas and want to live around people who look like you check out southern Dallas. There are three majority black suburbs there. Lancaster, Desoto and Cedar Hill TX. Multi million dollar communities and nice regular suburban communities.

    • @trajandeathimus2165
      @trajandeathimus2165 5 месяцев назад +7

      imagine if a white persona said this … WILD

    • @labaroncharles1958
      @labaroncharles1958 5 месяцев назад

      @@trajandeathimus2165 man white have taking everything from us and they own everything in this country for me to want my people to have their own space should not be an issue. These are the Dynamics that white people created with the racism if it wasn't for that there will be no need for these kind of spaces

    • @Marijarvis01
      @Marijarvis01 4 месяца назад +14

      @@trajandeathimus2165 Here y'all go; the reason they posted was because not all spaces and environments make black people feel safe. So if there are people who want to relocate but want to feel safer around their skinfolk because they may have had issues in the past, where is the issue? I have lived in a white suburb twice and it is very easy to feel ostrasized by your neighbors because they feel like you do not belong there. This comment was not made to be weird towards white people but it was for the black people with reservations possibly and just because we have to be safe. Let's not bring up the police influence as well as how far other races will go to make minorities feel unwelcome. Matter fact, go watch a couple episodes in season 1 of " Them" and then think about this question again.

    • @tierrajay3248
      @tierrajay3248 4 месяца назад +4

      @@Marijarvis01 as a single black woman, looking to move here, I immediately came to original post, because this IS a reality that I live in. It’s a hard pill for others to swallow; or hard for them to hear (read), but it is indeed reality for poc.

    • @mikeoxlong3676
      @mikeoxlong3676 3 месяца назад +3

      This just sounds like self imposed segregation.

  • @Jmoney709
    @Jmoney709 Год назад +53

    I lived in Dallas area for 3 years. It was the most wonderful experience of my life and I will never forget any of my friends from there. Lots of good paying jobs and things to do. Ive never had any issues with crime but in Texas you can always hear gunshots in the distance. The wild west still creeps through the night.

    • @TeutonicTribe
      @TeutonicTribe 7 месяцев назад

      The Wild West, yeah? Nah, it’s gangbangers and the like that infiltrate safer or once-great n’hoods cuz now they have the cash. Starting sh*t & finishing sh*t with ‘they piece’ instead of using they words. Open carry & 2nd Amend. ammosexual politics don’t help either. Don’t get too relaxed here

    • @taghazoutmoon5031
      @taghazoutmoon5031 4 месяца назад

      What did you love about it? I have to decide between Frankfurt and Dallas. Found an amazing luxury apartment in Dallas.

    • @labaroncharles1958
      @labaroncharles1958 3 месяца назад +1

      Dallas is not the west. Dallas is the south

  • @anaisdottavio
    @anaisdottavio  2 года назад +59

    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 Intro
    1:25 Cost of Living
    3:19 Culture & People
    6:08 Transportation
    6:41 People and Demographics
    9:28 Neighborhoods and Safety
    9:57 Deep Ellum
    10:11 Uptown Dallas
    10:23 Bishop Arts District
    10:48 Lower Greenville
    11:10 White Rock Lake
    11:26 Gun Violence
    12:04 Jobs and Opportunities
    13:03 Lifestyle and Vibe of Dallas
    14:41 Weather
    15:08 Trails and Outdoor Activities
    16:15 Dress Vibe
    16:55 Dating
    18:53 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

  • @ashleyd7447
    @ashleyd7447 2 года назад +58

    Thank you for this. I'm a 25yr old black woman. I was looking in uptown rather than deep ellum. I'm not into bars, the club scene, and I heard it was great for young professionals that like quiet spaces, greenery like parks, and walkability.
    I feel you on the dating and wanting to asking as soon as I get outside my home. Having my time wasted is my #1 pet peeve

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  2 года назад +6

      I think you'll really enjoy Uptown. Lots to do and I'd say a lot more polished than deep ellum. Though I'd check out deep ellum regardless, plenty to do and see during the day if you're not into the night life. The dating scene is still the same for me a couple months later but hope that it works for you :) safe move and good luck!

  • @viiluxxallison8118
    @viiluxxallison8118 Год назад +53

    As a city girl from Chicago I really appreciate this video! I lived in Phoenix and I totally understand what u mean by downtown being a ghost town. I would say the same about Atlanta. Only really city people get it!

    • @KittyKat-vb1nd
      @KittyKat-vb1nd Год назад

      Absolutely.

    • @ogonnaben4261
      @ogonnaben4261 Год назад

      ❤❤❤...I will love to be your friend,what do you think....

    • @Jeschitown
      @Jeschitown Год назад +2

      I'm from Chicago and let's just say Dallas is not that LMAO but hey if that's your thing

    • @dbalexan
      @dbalexan Год назад

      Yes!!! I lived in DC for like 10 years. Now I have people who just moved there asking why I left. They are living in a true “urban city” - walk to everything. One even got rid of his car. 😩😩

    • @S.Sumayah
      @S.Sumayah 5 месяцев назад

      Gurrrllll…. I’m from Chicago as well… and Yeaa…this video brought a lot of insight about Dallas.

  • @anthonyk423
    @anthonyk423 Год назад +71

    Dallas and Texas is more laid back and not hustle and bustle. Plano and Frisco are cities where you have shopping and bars close to each other but not walking distance. People here like to get out and move around and don’t care that things aren’t very close to each other……also most people don’t want night life where they live. If you want nature then parks and lakes are your only option. I’m surprised you were surprised of super wealth neighborhoods considering the GDP of the Dallas area and Texas which are very high. Try to meet people in a different area because it does make a difference. You forgot one big advantage about living in Dallas and Texas…..no state tax.

    • @BrookeLynn-sr6vy
      @BrookeLynn-sr6vy Год назад +2

      You do know that Dallas is in Texas right?

    • @anthonyk423
      @anthonyk423 Год назад +2

      @@BrookeLynn-sr6vy that’s obvious

    • @j.r.6094
      @j.r.6094 Год назад

      Dallas is not Hustle and bustle? Huh
      Maybe the suburbs but inside Dallas city limits is very Hustle and bustle everyday all day

  • @dannytanner82
    @dannytanner82 2 года назад +66

    I moved to Dallas from Atlanta 5 months ago. I'm enjoying it so far

    • @rhondabiggs3959
      @rhondabiggs3959 Год назад

      Do you like it better? Are there a lot of similarities between the cities in your opinion?

    • @dannytanner82
      @dannytanner82 Год назад +13

      @@rhondabiggs3959 there are but mainly more differences. Every city has pros and cons. But there's definitely alot of opportunities in Dallas.

    • @dannytanner82
      @dannytanner82 Год назад +2

      I agree. I'm trying to take advantage of the city

    • @2babiesandtheboss
      @2babiesandtheboss Год назад

      I'm choosing between the two currently

    • @fortheladies771
      @fortheladies771 Год назад

      Which part of Atlanta were you in? I’m currently in Atlanta and wanna visit Dallas lol

  • @Rocioslane
    @Rocioslane 2 года назад +44

    Texas was a part of Mexico and that wasn’t too long ago in terms of history, so it makes sense that they’re culture would have a strong presence there.

    • @ogonnaben4261
      @ogonnaben4261 Год назад

      Hello beautiful creature❤❤❤❤ I will love to be your friend

    • @labaroncharles1958
      @labaroncharles1958 3 месяца назад +1

      This is true but Dallas was a traditional black and white city from its foundations. It had slaves. This Mexican presence just came in the last 30 years with Mexicans Running across the border in record numbers. And also coming here , having five and six babies apiece. Dallas roots are purely southern

    • @shortyshorty2135
      @shortyshorty2135 2 месяца назад

      @@labaroncharles1958incorrect check the history

    • @shortyshorty2135
      @shortyshorty2135 2 месяца назад

      It wasn’t a black traditional city until they started moving here it was actually Mexicans and whites do your history

    • @labaroncharles1958
      @labaroncharles1958 2 месяца назад +1

      @shortyshorty2135 do your history. My family have been in Dallas for generations. And I know what I saw growing up till now. Black and whites were the majority in Dallas. I would even argue there were more blacks than anybody. There were some Mexicans. In Dallas right now as we speak the majority of Mexicans there are illegals that can't barely speak English or don't speak at all. White people and black slaves founded and built Dallas. These are facts. And you know why people don't like nobody but they're kind so they were not letting Mexicans live in Dallas. Most of Texas was uninhabited land in Texas did not just belong to Mexico it has belonged to six different countries which is where you get Six Flags from most of the people that established Texas came from the Deep South which is why we speak Southern here and the natives are Southerners. As I stated before Dallas's huge Mexican population has only come here in the last 20 to 25 years when I was growing up I saw almost nothing but black people and a few Mexicans even the schools were like this go back and study your history

  • @marktwain368
    @marktwain368 2 года назад +31

    You have a friendly and enjoyable style and should do more vids like these. Your analysis of the city is really helpful for outsiders, so thanks!

  • @sammii8467
    @sammii8467 Год назад +15

    Thanks for the breakdown. I’m weighing my options between Dallas and Houston.

  • @JoeyThomason
    @JoeyThomason 11 месяцев назад +6

    2023 and I’m moving to Dallas. I work in tech and it’s a pull. I been in Dallas and Garland and when I was there for just a few days I felt like I would thrive and prosper there and raise my family. So I’m going to see what’s up.

  • @remjatl80
    @remjatl80 2 года назад +27

    I’m moving to Dallas next month. Your video is very informative so thanks for the info.

    • @zuli.realty
      @zuli.realty Год назад

      If you need help with realtor, I am happy to assist

  • @thelittlethings678
    @thelittlethings678 Год назад +7

    I am a woman from Minnesota. I agree with you that we love doing outdoor activities when the weather is nice! It’s nice doing more active dates.

    • @paradysetrezvant5001
      @paradysetrezvant5001 Год назад +2

      I'm from Minnesota, too, and will be moving to Texas in the summer of 2024. How do you like it so far?

    • @kristy889
      @kristy889 9 месяцев назад +1

      I’m from Minnesota!! Thinking of moving any tips?

  • @nealthompson6269
    @nealthompson6269 Год назад +19

    Born and raised in Dallas, this is a fairly accurate depiction of Dallas for sure.

  • @BNjelly
    @BNjelly 2 года назад +19

    I subscribed off of this one video because of how honest I seen you were. I watched this just to get some info about Dallas. It usually takes a couple to a few videos before I subscribe. Your a great RUclipsr, very truthful, organized, and straight to the point!!!

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for your feedback and for being here! I hope I helped answer some of your questions.

  • @mcnits
    @mcnits 2 года назад +30

    Nice video! DFW is so big in one year, you may think you have seen a lot, but probably not. There is so much to that big place metroplex. Many cities to discover, Plano, Frisco, Grapevine, Southlake, Westlake, Hyland Park, University Park, Heath, Preston Hollow, McKinney, El dorado, Fairview, Keller, Rockwall, Rowlett, Prosper, Addison, Richardson, Carrollton, Fort Worth, Denton, Lewisville, Arlington etc. Once you get to know the place, you might end up liking it more

    • @Jeschitown
      @Jeschitown Год назад +5

      Dallas is boring lmao

    • @mcnits
      @mcnits Год назад +5

      @@Jeschitown Let us give give the young lady a break, she is just learning more and more about this big, fat, popular metropolitan area. She could have moved to Chicago, but Chitown wouldn't be good for her mental health (too cold, too depressing and unsafe LOL)

    • @Jeschitown
      @Jeschitown Год назад +5

      @@mcnits I was just there in October again I'm not impressed to be honest, had fun at the game thou. Dfw is big to people who don't know any better or if you from a small town or city. Anyone from NYC, los Angeles, Chicago know otherwise lmao I love this time of year nothing like the holiday season in the great city of Chicago.

    • @sosefokiu3461
      @sosefokiu3461 Год назад

      @@JeschitownChicago sucks that’s why everyone is killing each other there.. bunch of depress assholes😂

    • @224lilchris
      @224lilchris 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Jeschitownyou just ain’t nobody out here come to the apts in the cliff you not gone be bored

  • @Scott-yg6bf
    @Scott-yg6bf 2 года назад +64

    I move to Dallas from California two and half years ago and I love it!! I would say you have to get out alittle more and keep exploring there's so much to do out here in dallas and TX I'll say couple things I consider before moving out here 1> Austin has a lot homeless people and not as many black people as Houston or Dallas 2> The only thing about Houston that worries me is when hurricanes season rolls around and can hit the city and flood it🤔 3> Dallas is growing very fast and there's a lot cool nee spots popping up town town every day!! But the overall vibe is very cool and nice out here!! Looking to buy home by end next year when hopefully interest rates go down and housing market cools down alittle.

    • @LilAlShabooti
      @LilAlShabooti Год назад

      Good luck Scott! Thanks for the insight

    • @angelacraft1511
      @angelacraft1511 Год назад +1

      Well said. True. You spoke for a lot of Cali transplants like me.

    • @brittoncoil2518
      @brittoncoil2518 Год назад +3

      Moved here from California 2 years ago and Dallas is very very boring

    • @khadygueye4794
      @khadygueye4794 Год назад

      @@brittoncoil2518 go back to Cali and live with the vegan lgbt feminist and wokist😂😂😂

    • @crimjqt83
      @crimjqt83 6 месяцев назад +2

      ​@brittoncoil2518 Why do people from California and NYC moved to smaller areas and still complain? You choose to move there.

  • @huntley390
    @huntley390 Год назад +10

    I’m from ny I moved to LA/sf valley. 3 years ago beem In Dallas 9 months. The jobs here pay the same as in Cali. But rent is half the price. I have a lady but as a single black man you will have fun. More space but food isn’t to great here. And it’s a good place to invest in real estate without having to spend a fortune to get started

    • @andreclark2472
      @andreclark2472 Год назад

      Money is always an issue, but if money wasn’t an issue which city do you prefer between LA County and Dallas/Fort Worth?

    • @huntley390
      @huntley390 Год назад

      @@andreclark2472 LA.

    • @rwall3450
      @rwall3450 8 месяцев назад

      @huntley390 how is the dating scene for a single black male? Especially for someone who is 40? Are women in Dallas approachable? Easy to talk to?

  • @freqfreqs9826
    @freqfreqs9826 2 года назад +27

    It's kinda like you have to be accepted in the culture. Most people come here & notice it's a beautiful place but the people are segregated.. so you enjoy the city but not so much the people. Once you're accepted it'll get waaay better. We have places all over full of majority black people living rich but not uppity attitude. People just keep quiet about the places so they won't get crowded with outside opinions & trends. You'll see.

  • @Tess-nb5hw
    @Tess-nb5hw 2 года назад +13

    I love Dallas. I made the mistake kf moving to the east coast and i hate it here. I can not wait to get back to Dallas!!! Cant wait!!! Lol

    • @livinginthehudsonvalley845
      @livinginthehudsonvalley845 2 года назад +2

      I love the east coast...originally from texas (moved in 2008) and thought about moving back, but love it here :-)

    • @Dallas3212
      @Dallas3212 Год назад

      What you love about it?

    • @amberyoung5192
      @amberyoung5192 5 месяцев назад

      Same here. I am from Connecticut, and moved (AZ, NC, GA) and recently moved to MD for a job from Houston and I am on the first thing smoking to get back to Texas.

  • @gwenbby2
    @gwenbby2 2 года назад +12

    Great video! People take it so personal on videos like this. Please y’all, it’s not a personal attack against you, there are critiques and positives to every city (especially to those who are born and raised you may not see it from an outside perspective)

  • @keymarieharlii
    @keymarieharlii 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm from Philly originally and thinking about moving to Dallas! It was super helpful hearing you compare Dallas to Philly specifically

  • @krissy-jw8kj
    @krissy-jw8kj 2 года назад +20

    I’m not sure what days you go downtown Dallas but there is plenty of bars/restaurants and things to do after work. Especially by Klyde Warren park

    • @damoriousmurphy223
      @damoriousmurphy223 2 года назад +6

      I was thinking the same thing here go ppl from the northeast talking down on southern city

    • @mzTraci2020
      @mzTraci2020 2 года назад +1

      I understand what she means because I’ve lived in different parts of the country.

    • @bossK78
      @bossK78 2 года назад +4

      Compared to Philly and NYC it's dead.

    • @damoriousmurphy223
      @damoriousmurphy223 2 года назад +2

      @@bossK78 Compared to Philly lmao
      You really want philly to be a part of the conversation lol

    • @bossK78
      @bossK78 2 года назад

      @@damoriousmurphy223 she literally said Philly in the video

  • @lilliansupoadekola4821
    @lilliansupoadekola4821 Месяц назад +1

    I’m looking for a place to move for my masters program and I’ve been wanting to be closer to some of my friends in the dmv, Texas, etc. I’ve also been considering Dallas too. I’m pretty introverted but also like the option of a fun city scene. So this was really nice to hear

  • @divinityorg
    @divinityorg 7 месяцев назад +3

    Planning to move to Dallas from South Africa, thank you for this!

  • @universtechno4345
    @universtechno4345 Год назад +7

    Anais, very nice video, but it will take you a long time to understand DFW. Downtown Dallas has underground tunnels with shopping malls / centers and restaurants to protect people against the heat at lunch time. Ask someone to show you the underground areas. Dallas is a business place with tons of headquarters, great suburbs where people can work. Philadelphia is more of an old, depressing place with a lot of drunks. The facts are that when the manufacturing jobs fled Philadelphia decades ago, they left behind an underclass of unemployed people. As a result, morale suffered, and many of these people turned to drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms LOL.

  • @tyronehumphrey8216
    @tyronehumphrey8216 11 месяцев назад +2

    Currently renting a 1 bedroom in the "far north" Dallas area Carrollton/Addison. Off of Dallas North tollway. 1095 a month for the smallest unit. 4 those single with no children it's a dope deal. Also a peaceful area very quiet getaway from the new normal (all day traffic) Plenty of restaurants, shopping malls (thrift stores), all in close range. Bars, movie theaters, and diversity. Please check out this area. ✌🏾

  • @tubehead8203
    @tubehead8203 Год назад +3

    I agree. There is a surplus of concrete & no greenery. You have to pack up the vehicle & drive to parks etc.

  • @eboniesimone
    @eboniesimone 6 месяцев назад +2

    This video was super helpful! I was debating back and forth between Houston and Dallas and I think this video covered alot of questions I had that I just couldn't seem to find else where so thank you!

  • @PrettyEnergyBeautyBar
    @PrettyEnergyBeautyBar 2 года назад +26

    North Dallas is really nice if you’re looking for a town with shopping & living. Very diverse white, middle class blacks, & ofc Hispanics. I’ve lived here for 7 years coming from Denver Co. Lots of opportunities. I like Arlington too. Uptown, deep elum etc are more for the youngins that want to party. I can’t stand that the don’t have as much nature which sucks.

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  2 года назад +1

      Agreed. I think the major drawback of Dallas is the lack of outdoor activities. Some lakes a few miles out of the area are nice to kayak/swim etc.

    • @Bigpeanut5081
      @Bigpeanut5081 2 года назад +2

      I'm actually thinking about moving from Denver to Dallas. How are you liking it so far?!

    • @PrettyEnergyBeautyBar
      @PrettyEnergyBeautyBar 2 года назад +6

      @@Bigpeanut5081 I like it out here… the weather is better as in not as cold, there are a lot of things to do for fun, and lots of opportunities. I overall think Denver is a better place to retire or raise a family.

    • @BrittMichelle
      @BrittMichelle Год назад +1

      I can walk to 26 restaurants and bars, 6 hotels, music factory, museum, nail shop, lash studio, tailor shop, spa, trail, lake and multiple other places and things; plus grocery and shopping is only 10-13 mins driving taking only one street. I absolutely love it, only been here for 2 months and it has been good.

    • @BrittMichelle
      @BrittMichelle Год назад

      Your actually the first person that I’ve heard say that Dallas is affordable, everyone that I’ve encountered only talks about how it’s way to expensive.

  • @mcaug07
    @mcaug07 6 месяцев назад +1

    Commenting in 2024, I appreciate your video and how detailed you presented the information. I will have to disagree about lifestyle a bit. I am from Florida; Miami ,Florida to be exact and I lived in Dallas for four months (residency). I loved the lifestyle there. I lived off Preston & Alpha Road near the Galleria and there was plenty of outdoorsy places to go for walking, biking, and skating. Some places were only 5-10 minutes away and family oriented. There was so many other locations (to your point) that was 15-20 minutes but to me it was well worth it on days I had free time. Coming from Miami, everything (and everyone) is on top of each other so my time in Dallas was amazing. I think regardless of where you move, you have to be intentional to live your life the way you want. If you had something in one city, it won't be the exact same in the next (and that's okay). Your friends had a point about having to go out of your way. You have to be intentional otherwise you'll continue to have an unpleasant experience (and this is coming from someone who/is struggled with chronic depression and anxiety). Anyways, I figured I make a comment for any new comers, I understand that everyone is entailed to their own opinion/experience. I am planning to make my return to Dallas long term.

  • @selena6616
    @selena6616 Год назад +2

    The way you speak made me feel like I was talking to a friend which is what I kinda need at the moment. I am definitely subscribing 😊

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  Год назад

      Hii friend! And welcome ☺️💓

    • @ogonnaben4261
      @ogonnaben4261 Год назад

      I love you..😂❤❤❤ can we be friends

  • @briamonyae1396
    @briamonyae1396 Год назад +6

    This is so helpful! I’m in MISSISSIPPI and I’m ready to relocate

  • @nikolasescuza2
    @nikolasescuza2 Год назад +2

    Thank you! This is the only good, authentic viedo I can find on living/moving to Dallas

  • @livinginthehudsonvalley845
    @livinginthehudsonvalley845 2 года назад +8

    Great recap.... Dallas has been "uppity" since forever... it's not just starting to get uppity - it's the vibe since the last century or longer. Grew up in north Texas (denton) lived there 1967-2008 - uppity is just the way it is. That's why Austin and Houston are so much better. But, nothing beats the Hudson Valley :-)

    • @Damianoutlaw
      @Damianoutlaw Год назад +4

      No kidding. Dallas is the home of Neiman Marcus. Dallas has always been considered uppity.

    • @mrc2432
      @mrc2432 Год назад +2

      I moved to Dallas FROM the Hudson Valley! Grew up in the Bronx. I miss the Autumn colors and the safety but THAT’S IT.

    • @Whoisderon
      @Whoisderon Год назад

      Houston is uppity too

    • @Jay-kx5cb
      @Jay-kx5cb Год назад +1

      ​@@WhoisderonMaybe in the galleria area and the woodlands but in general not really. It's pretty chill

  • @j.r.6094
    @j.r.6094 Год назад +2

    Any city on the east coast will ALWAYS have more walkable cities. Those cities are extremely old and were built like that. Also its extremely hot here. You're not walking in the heat during the summer up and down the street unless you're ready to pass out

  • @tariyonspann7395
    @tariyonspann7395 2 года назад +13

    I’m 19 & I’m considering up and moving because I feel like I have nothing left in Atl I hope it’s worth it

  • @back2relaxed
    @back2relaxed 2 года назад +6

    You should get out and about a little more. It seems that you have mostly been in the center of the city. Everywhere has sidewalks, access to public transportation, dining. shopping. There are hills with nature trails, greenery, lakes, etc all over. They aren’t in Downtown, but they are all driveable.

  • @happyfeet6663
    @happyfeet6663 2 года назад +4

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FROM YOU SPECIFICALLY!

    • @happyfeet6663
      @happyfeet6663 2 года назад

      Dreams do come true!

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  2 года назад +1

      Hi!! I hope this was helpful and informative! :)

  • @ish1030
    @ish1030 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m getting China McLain! Thanks for this. Ive lived in Dallas for 5 years now and looking to venture for more diversity and culture.

  • @Dre_Key
    @Dre_Key Год назад +7

    Thank You for this video. I think its great due to the fact that you arent a real estate agent trying to sell the city. Your honest takes are awesome! One thing important to me are demographics which you went in depth on. Weather is another... cost, so are spots to hang out and in general what it would be like there everyday and things that affect everyday life. As im looking at Texas it has to be between dallas and houston maybe some suburb area in between where you can get the best of both worlds that would appease moving from a big city like LA.. not that it has to be here. Thanks again!

    • @zuli.realty
      @zuli.realty Год назад

      Houston big, more crowded, very humid. North more cooler . You will not see beautiful nature here, and ocean is dirty . But it’s growing really fast and good opportunity to grow and get good job or success business. And of course houses cheaper than LA, if you need realtor . I am happy to help

  • @ChrisHope-h6b
    @ChrisHope-h6b Год назад +1

    As a Dallas native I thought your video was full of great information especially for someone still relatively new to the city. Thanks, and keep up the great videos.

  • @2bfamos
    @2bfamos 3 месяца назад

    I moved here from San Diego, and I thought that California was spread out, but omigosh, if I want to go the grocery store, it feels like such an event. There are some really charming neighborhoods here-especially if you go out to the suburbs a bit, like Flower Mound or Southlake. But still, even with the big lakes, at first it seems like no big deal to access-I’ve gone paddle boarding a few times at Lake Lewisville, BUT after seeing a lady change her toddlers diaper IN THE LAKE, I was just like… And the toll roads kind of negate the lower gas prices. I’ve been trying to find my spots and watching Dallas influencers to see where they go, but I think it’s like Hollywood-how they show you all the cute spots and make it seem like they’re located on one strip with no graffiti, etc. Before moving here, people would talk about the heat and traffic, and I was like, pffft, it gets into the three digits inland here: And then I discovered the difference is that in CA, it cools down at night. Here it’s still 103 at midnight! I feel like I can’t ever open my windows due to the heat, the mud daubers, and the random thunder storms. It makes you feel claustrophobic. I was drawn to how nice the apartments seemed, but when I got to mine-which was fairly new; it hadn’t been cleaned. The fridge was full of bugs. There are holes in the sheetrock above my kitchen cabinets. And I met my first cockroach the other day. I live across from this adorable river with restaurants and geese, but again, can’t use it. Red ants and dog poop everywhere. Restaurants keep closing. And it’s either too hot or cold to go for a walk. My asthmatic cat is miserable. And I don’t want to offend any Texans, because I love how proud they are of their home-but in short, for me, Dallas just isn’t Rachel. If you get the reference. Other people love it though-so what I’d do is like you alluded to and write out what you value most, and if Dallas doesn’t have the ocean 😅 or palm trees and hills you love, don’t do it. It’s an expensive pivot I made. Again, not trying to offend anyone. I moved here to get away from the politicians in my state who were making poor decisions, if I’m being honest, and for what I thought would equate to a nicer home for the money. But there are million+ dollar homes popping up everywhere. It’s how the economy works. But yeah, no state income tax is nice. The architecture is beautiful. Most of the people are lovely. ❤

  • @erikaflow4558
    @erikaflow4558 Год назад +4

    It’s so interesting how you live only a few miles away from me & we have a completely different experience lol I live across the street from the AAC & I walk everywhere including work. You should definitely look into relocating to Victory Park or Uptown. You’ll be a lot less sedentary.

    • @KittyKat-vb1nd
      @KittyKat-vb1nd Год назад +1

      If you come from a major city NY, London,Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto. Dallas is no where close. It's decent but it's not a true urban vibe. It's more LA or Phoenix.

  • @AshhMartinez
    @AshhMartinez 2 года назад +10

    Thank you .. coming from Philadelphia born and raised the downtown in Dallas really shocked me … I moved to Dallas without visiting first and I moved 5 min from the downtown and I was pissed to say the least 😑

    • @AshhMartinez
      @AshhMartinez 2 года назад +4

      I also moved here without a car don’t be like me 😂😂😔

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  2 года назад +2

      How Center City Philly is set up was perfect for me!! Feel like I kind of have to go out of my way in Dallas to get just a few things done. But it definitely has its pros as well. Hope you're enjoying it besides that!

    • @jamesgreen7752
      @jamesgreen7752 2 года назад +3

      Philadelphia is basically it and that's why Downtown has much more including a high crime rate! Dallas is surrounded by many large cities is spreader out twice as large as Philadelphia and there's so much to do in each city. I'm from Houston and Love Dallas

    • @mercedsetienne4248
      @mercedsetienne4248 Год назад

      Where near downtown I got accepted for a place 15 mins away from downtown

    • @mcw0089t
      @mcw0089t Год назад +3

      Philly is waaaaaay more dangerous. And the down town area is pretty slow quite honestly. Dallas is safer. No comparison. And probably more to do.

  • @tonydavid492
    @tonydavid492 Год назад +3

    Good job on your video. I'm looking at Grand Prairie

  • @lordjusticeel157
    @lordjusticeel157 2 года назад +4

    Video was very cool,I agree with everything,minus the public transportation,as someone who grew up in NY/NJ Philly transit,and have lived all over the country,Dallas has 1 of the most vast and affordable transit systems I've seen outside of my area and Chicago,they have park n rides all over the city,also ,u can buy a morning, midday,afternoon,or day pass,and ride anywhere in Dallas non stop,plus connected places with transit(Richardson,Irving,Garland )or all the way to fort Worth (TRE line) with said pass.
    Dallas is a hidden gem,and if pub trans is important to you,here is where you can manage.

    • @Levi-jd7pg
      @Levi-jd7pg 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much! I was worried if the public trans was good in Dallas moving there April 2024. I don't like to drive all the time. I'm happy I know it's not surpar.

  • @korakkorak2005
    @korakkorak2005 11 дней назад

    ❤❤❤I was in Dallas for the past five years and I just moved to Austin this year! My experience is slightly different from yours

  • @raysmith2477
    @raysmith2477 Год назад +6

    Check out some of the areas mentioned .
    Addison, Old Downtown McKinney, Also Downtown Grapevine, Legacy West & East which is in Plano. And of course Frisco which has the Star. Downtown Dallas is getting ready for several Multi-Billion Dollar Developments including the Trinity River Project. I’ve lived in all the major cities Austin & Houston & for me Dallas is better than both. Anyway enjoy your content. THE MIND IS A BEAUTIFUL THING😁

  • @Theoryofjariatou
    @Theoryofjariatou 11 месяцев назад +1

    Going from Philly to Dallas too! This was really helpful

  • @blkbeauti05
    @blkbeauti05 2 года назад +16

    Planning to move from NY to Dallas, thank you.

  • @mariomario7379
    @mariomario7379 Год назад +1

    All of the cities in Texas are great. Dallas is one of the better cities in the south.

  • @exboyjr
    @exboyjr 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love your energy!

  • @Maxthafirst
    @Maxthafirst Год назад +1

    Good video, I agree with some of your points, and I've been here since 2003. I'm in the Farmer's Market, great spot for Saturday daytime activities.

  • @truckerbaby171
    @truckerbaby171 Год назад +1

    Yea you did that, good good video thanks, considering Dallas a little more now

  • @ieatfruitsandveggies
    @ieatfruitsandveggies Год назад +1

    Very real and very informative. Thank you so much lady!

  • @AshhMartinez
    @AshhMartinez 2 года назад +9

    You were spot on with this entire video

  • @ThaRealShante
    @ThaRealShante 4 месяца назад

    Your right people do dress to impress...I feel like I would need to go major shopping if I move their...it's a very nice city

  • @katelynjohnson3665
    @katelynjohnson3665 2 месяца назад

    heavy on the “i don’t like wasting my time” w the dating thing !

  • @letsgoviral777
    @letsgoviral777 Год назад +1

    I'm from NY and after work would run all my errands. I saved so much time and can't imagine not having that. I've also lived in other states that were flat, with no side walks and concretey. I didn't care for them very much. Thanks for such a helpful video.

  • @5karatsormore
    @5karatsormore Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video. I’m planning to move out there in June. ❤

    • @zuli.realty
      @zuli.realty Год назад

      If you need help with buying or leasing, I am happy to assist

  • @justinholloway5210
    @justinholloway5210 4 месяца назад

    I have no issue walking to things and I live in the middle of downtown. The public trans is good here you can get anywhere you need to go using Public trans. I take the train all the way to my office in Richardson.

  • @adajahmontgomery1923
    @adajahmontgomery1923 Год назад +3

    This is the most honest vid I’ve seen about Dallas. The City is beautiful, the food 👍🏾, the housing space impeccable. If your a earthy natural, hippie, down to earth person. You might feel out of place. I miss Nj Issa good mix

    • @AlwaysGrowing0
      @AlwaysGrowing0 Год назад

      I am from California. I hate California politics and taxes. However, I can drive for 1-4 hours to get to the beach, the mountains, lakes, or the desert. I love hiking, and California is one of the best places for hiking in the United States. I would love to live in Texas for the politics and the taxes. But my dilemma is to do so; I have to give up all of California's great outdoor activities.

    • @adajahmontgomery1923
      @adajahmontgomery1923 Год назад +1

      @@AlwaysGrowing0 I would suggest to take I few trips spend a few days and see how you like it

  • @Whoisderon
    @Whoisderon Год назад +6

    I left Houston (Katy) after 6 months and I’m a truck driver that’s thinking about moving to Dallas now. Especially since their jobs pay more.

    • @kellmarktv
      @kellmarktv Год назад +1

      My mom just moved to Katy under a year now she said she loves it.

  • @jonathan6480
    @jonathan6480 2 года назад +8

    I'm from Philly, and I'm deciding between Dallas and Tampa. The only thing putting Tampa ahead of Dallas is the beach for me. Dallas seems more affordable than Tampa, so I'm stuck lol.

    • @zuli.realty
      @zuli.realty Год назад +4

      Texas is growing and a lot of investors coming here . If you looking to make money it’s Dallas, if you looking to enjoy and waste money Tampa😃

    • @jonathan6480
      @jonathan6480 Год назад +2

      @@zuli.realty I've taken FL off the list. I'm looking at Addison, TX.

    • @jonathan6480
      @jonathan6480 Год назад +1

      @@zuli.realty I make $70k with a fully remote job.

    • @zuli.realty
      @zuli.realty Год назад

      @@jonathan6480 Addison good choice 👍

  • @husky7985
    @husky7985 Год назад +1

    Everything you are saying is 💯 spot on.

  • @mcw0089t
    @mcw0089t Год назад +7

    With all due respect your video is not bad but there is alot you have to learn about the city.

  • @Happy-mp7vm
    @Happy-mp7vm 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this video. Very thorough, shit now I got a lot to think about. Especially, when it come stop having the option of to walk or drive and also getting outdoors and seeing greenery😩

  • @Gilbert-tb1mx
    @Gilbert-tb1mx 4 месяца назад

    10:35 MDT. Healthcare is big in DFW metroplex. Gay area in Dallas proper is very nice-expensive. Traffic is terrible!!! Loved living there for 25 yrs.

  • @thegoldieloxs7324
    @thegoldieloxs7324 2 года назад +2

    Wow! I’m coming from the greater philadelphia area, and looking to move there next year

    • @anaisdottavio
      @anaisdottavio  2 года назад

      welcome! It was (and still is) an adjustment for me coming from Philly but depending on what you're looking for and enjoy, you may love it! Definitely no center city but..lol

  • @fortheladies771
    @fortheladies771 Год назад +7

    So for a single mom you would recognize the Greenville place you mentioned? I hope I’m saying it correctly. I just want to move somewhere safe with my daughter and possibly find my husband 🤣

    • @akilahboone3304
      @akilahboone3304 Год назад

      Girl DFW is the number one place for cheating. Don’t come here looking for love it’s the wrong place!!

  • @Marchant2
    @Marchant2 Год назад +5

    Actually, Dallas has the largest light rail system in the country. If you live and work along one of these train lines, you could POSSIBLY do without a car.

    • @kenishas.1360
      @kenishas.1360 7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for this…That’s super helpful because I’m moving out to Dallas without a car…I lived in NJ/NY for 10years.

  • @demetriuswilburn7043
    @demetriuswilburn7043 2 года назад +3

    Downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square

  • @ZaharaReign
    @ZaharaReign Год назад

    love love love this video

  • @adrienneduvall8145
    @adrienneduvall8145 2 года назад +18

    Dallas is extremely diverse. You need to get out more. It is literally the United Nations.

    • @Blk_pantherfit
      @Blk_pantherfit 2 года назад +2

      Don’t think so buddy Dallas is segregated Houston is the more diverse city.

    • @Blk_pantherfit
      @Blk_pantherfit 2 года назад

      @@user-hk1je7zz4m yes

    • @Blk_pantherfit
      @Blk_pantherfit 2 года назад

      @@user-hk1je7zz4m yep you go to highland park you think you in a different city. but never said we wasn't; everywhere just they know what spots to keep us in compared to Houston we everywhere they can't hide from us even in Katy or spring branch lol

    • @adrienneduvall8145
      @adrienneduvall8145 2 года назад

      @@Blk_pantherfit It’s to bad that you don’t understand the difference between diversity and segregated

    • @Blk_pantherfit
      @Blk_pantherfit 2 года назад

      @@adrienneduvall8145 more diverse than Houston?

  • @mrc2432
    @mrc2432 Год назад +2

    13:18 absolutely this 💯 percent. DFW is built up upon every inch and they continue to pour concrete over everything at a rapid pace. Are there trees here ? Yes. There aren’t that many open forested areas. Here and there you will find parks , but they aren’t very big and not very pretty. You don’t get large swaths of uninterrupted nature. That makes me sad. All of the shopping and restaurants available doesn’t make up for the lack of open natural areas.

  • @successinthemakin9880
    @successinthemakin9880 4 месяца назад

    This is a really dope video 🔥

  • @lisasdfwhightechworld9946
    @lisasdfwhightechworld9946 Год назад

    Dallas used to be an engineering town back in the 1950s and 1960s. Some important inventions were invented in Richardson and Irving, and the patents created wealth and jobs. This drew in people from beautiful places where there were no jobs for them. The real solution is to create jobs in the beautiful places.

  • @dannyland4582
    @dannyland4582 2 года назад +3

    Cedar Hill , Joe Pool hiking trails. 🙂

  • @sen8536
    @sen8536 Год назад +11

    The homelessness and crime rates out here is nowhere near the amount of what it’s like in Los Angeles California right now. LA has gotten soooooo bad and coming here it’s been a huge difference.
    I also find DFW has more nature than LA in Cali. Cali has nature but they’re ALWAYS building apartments businesses or expensive homes in any place there’s open land. Out here in the outskirts of Dallas, I see so many beautiful trees lakes and trails.

    • @LilAlShabooti
      @LilAlShabooti Год назад

      Wait really? I was planning on moving to LA in a few months and didn’t take this into serious consideration

  • @juliebrown6818
    @juliebrown6818 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video lovely!!

  • @antonaecoleman470
    @antonaecoleman470 Год назад

    Thank you, for the insight 👍🏽😉💜

  • @Hollywood-p2c
    @Hollywood-p2c 4 месяца назад +1

    I am not moving to Texas. I am moving to Hollywood California.

  • @JBR7655
    @JBR7655 7 месяцев назад

    Transportation: you can do Uber or Lyft. I drive for both.

  • @S.Sumayah
    @S.Sumayah 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the info, it was very helpful. Guurrrlll… I swear you look like the girl from Station 19. I swear, you have the personality of her character… that’s so wild…and I’m talking about the mixed gurl! You could just about be her twin… lol

  • @ianbruce4314
    @ianbruce4314 Год назад +4

    Lived Houston a while, Hell hot,
    Floods every time it rains
    So is Dallas like this ?

    • @salvador754
      @salvador754 Год назад

      Doesn't flood easy I Dallss Houston way hotter/humid not much humidity

  • @224lilchris
    @224lilchris 5 месяцев назад +1

    Erykah badu is from South Dallas to be exact

  • @jonesl83173
    @jonesl83173 9 месяцев назад +1

    What is some nice apartments you would recommend? I’m looking to relocate but a lot mention roaches? 😢

  • @sharondaadams1673
    @sharondaadams1673 Год назад +1

    Considering, I’m from Chicago this was helpful especially about downtown! Lol

  • @alibajalan157
    @alibajalan157 3 месяца назад

    what will your advise if i move to dallas from Europa to live and work for 1 or 2 years which neighbors of area will be better and nearby the city center for work as well?

  • @AlannaBoo524
    @AlannaBoo524 Год назад

    If y’all are looking for some Dallas apparel, shop with elchuy! Erykah Badu wears his stuff and many other celebrities like Tayyduhh or whatever her name is!

  • @mercyofagbomum5976
    @mercyofagbomum5976 Год назад

    Where would be the best place to live that is walkable to restaurants, shopping, gym and everything. But also can be quite sometimes

  • @TeflonBarbie
    @TeflonBarbie 8 месяцев назад

    I want to move to Philadelphia, I lived in Dallas for 6 years, you did a good video. Can you make a video on Philadelphia?

    • @86msmason
      @86msmason 7 месяцев назад +1

      Just don’t do it girl. Most people in Philly can’t wait to leave. Not safe, expensive, and crowded. Also clicky and people don’t tend to be as friendly.

  • @theamethyst93
    @theamethyst93 Год назад

    Super helpful thank you so much

  • @samuelhouston7989
    @samuelhouston7989 2 года назад +3

    No its always been like that the uppity atmosphere!!

  • @lettypagan8396
    @lettypagan8396 3 месяца назад +1

    Your 💯. Being able to bike and walk to places is healthy and fun! Dallas is not it. The home values are good because there is no where to go so people stay at home with ac blasting because of the heat. And paying a high power bill to keep the house warm in the winter.

  • @beenadickarnold5666
    @beenadickarnold5666 2 года назад +3

    Dfw is kinda boring in my opinion, I prefer Houston, much more to do and the folks are a little more down to earth!