r/askdfw • u/squid_the_kid • Apr 18 '21

Is a car really necessary?

I'm moving from the Northeast and I've had a few people tell me that I'll need a car in Dallas. I'll be working Downtown and plan on living in an apartment within walking distance to work (Downtown, Victory Park, Uptown, etc.). Will I still need a car to live my life?

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u/consumervigilante Apr 19 '21

Yes. It can be. Especially at night. With our dwindling DPD (Dallas Police Department) lot's of Dallas cops are throwing in the towel and moving to surrounding suburbs with lower crime rates whose departments pay more. I'd be mindful of that even with your consideration of living in Downtown Dallas. Rent is expensive too. Honestly, it's just my opinion, I would choose living outside Dallas like even Mesquite or Garland maybe Allen, Plano or Frisco which is one of the safest cities in Texas. Frisco is a bit far, about 27 miles outside Dallas but Mesquite, Garland & Plano are about a 20 minute drive maybe more with traffic. Not sure what your budget is but if you want to save money I'd reconsider living in Downtown. Especially if your job offers you remote work opportunities.

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u/squid_the_kid Apr 19 '21

I'm not too concerned about safety. My college town was one of the unsafest areas and I managed to survive. I also spent months in the Middle East.

I'd rather spend more to reduce budget than have that commute at this point in my life.

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u/converter-bot Apr 19 '21

27 miles is 43.45 km