Metro area profile · Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area market data
How the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 8,477,157
- +10.6% since 2020
- Households
- 2,891,725
- Median household income
- $90,275
- +28.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $359,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,175,571
- Highest market score
- 90
- Landscaping and lawn care, #5 of 385 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area has an estimated 8,477,157 people and 2,891,725 households. Population estimates show the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area grew 10.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area is $90,275, 12% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (93).
Of the business types scored in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, landscaping and lawn care companies (90); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (89); and electricians (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #5 of 385 scored metro areas.
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area takes in 11 counties: Dallas County, Tarrant County, Collin County, Denton County and 7 more. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (94% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 90 | #5 of 385 | 1,210 | 4.2 | $3.9M | 135 | 1,642 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 89 | #5 of 387 | 2,361 | 8.2 | $2M | 121 | 3,298 |
| Electricians | 80 | #10 of 383 | 653 | 2.3 | $14.3M | 119 | 1,634 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 79 | #14 of 386 | 880 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 133 | 596 |
| House cleaning | 79 | #18 of 375 | 674 | 2.3 | $7.1M | 111 | 1,258 |
| Grocery stores | 77 | #28 of 387 | 1,637 | 5.7 | $11.4M | 123 | 1,009 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #27 of 387 | 2,832 | 9.8 | $1.1M | 120 | 1,630 |
| Gas stations | 75 | #36 of 387 | 3,082 | 10.7 | $2.8M | 116 | 2,170 |
| Pet stores | 73 | #33 of 382 | 581 | 2.0 | $5.1M | 113 | 233 |
| Veterinarians | 72 | #51 of 384 | 1,025 | 3.5 | $2.9M | 107 | 801 |
| Child care and preschools | 70 | #56 of 387 | 1,608 | 5.6 | $1M | 103 | 1,577 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #64 of 387 | 4,769 | 16.5 | $3.9M | 116 | 2,262 |
| Pest control | 68 | #56 of 345 | 477 | 1.6 | $10M | 98 | 398 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #80 of 377 | 352 | 1.2 | $924K | 136 | 175 |
| Laundromats | 67 | #79 of 364 | 429 | 1.5 | $14.3M | 115 | 201 |
| Pizza | 64 | #96 of 387 | 2,060 | 7.1 | $6M | 118 | 7,167 |
| Home inspectors | 62 | #56 of 243 | 192 | 0.7 | Index only | 95 | 184 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 62 | #98 of 387 | 2,993 | 10.4 | $4.1M | 112 | 2,302 |
| Physical therapy | 62 | #106 of 386 | 1,466 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 102 | 1,036 |
| Convenience stores | 60 | #129 of 387 | 2,305 | 8.0 | $8.1M | 103 | 1,253 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #154 of 387 | 5,089 | 17.6 | $1.2M | 95 | 2,465 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #139 of 387 | 2,568 | 8.9 | $3.6M | 77 | 2,412 |
| Car washes and detailing | 56 | #159 of 387 | 1,202 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 91 | 487 |
| Property management | 55 | #140 of 374 | 824 | 2.8 | Index only | 105 | 1,936 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #183 of 386 | 1,251 | 4.3 | $2.2M | 88 | 452 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #166 of 387 | 5,234 | 18.1 | $1.8M | 74 | 4,953 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 53 | #86 of 197 | 154 | 0.5 | $23.3M | 95 | 315 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #174 of 387 | 6,335 | 21.9 | $1.1M | 91 | 3,500 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #180 of 387 | 4,609 | 15.9 | $2.7M | 88 | 7,167 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #190 of 387 | 7,423 | 25.7 | $828K | 94 | 3,118 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #177 of 387 | 2,119 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 82 | 588 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #181 of 387 | 34,506 | 119.3 | $359K | 97 | 15,237 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 51 | #176 of 387 | 1,471 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 90 | 912 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 51 | #183 of 387 | 20,183 | 69.8 | $614K | 93 | 5,669 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #203 of 387 | 11,683 | 40.4 | $235K | 88 | 4,133 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #192 of 387 | 4,637 | 16.0 | $573K | 87 | 1,990 |
| Gyms | 50 | #193 of 387 | 2,454 | 8.5 | $1.1M | 83 | 1,078 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #205 of 387 | 7,265 | 25.1 | $378K | 85 | 2,779 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 48 | #188 of 347 | 712 | 2.5 | $3.7M | 92 | 1,078 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #204 of 387 | 9,635 | 33.3 | Index only | 91 | 3,666 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #209 of 387 | 8,419 | 29.1 | $346K | 80 | 1,791 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 48 | #218 of 387 | 3,592 | 12.4 | $3.5M | 83 | 2,490 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #213 of 386 | 1,942 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 77 | 924 |
| Real estate | 47 | #219 of 387 | 12,290 | 42.5 | Index only | 90 | 7,324 |
| Barbershops | 46 | #239 of 387 | 1,987 | 6.9 | $1.5M | 78 | 227 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #236 of 381 | 1,087 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 82 | 767 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #267 of 387 | 17,638 | 61.0 | $165K | 78 | 3,584 |
| Roofing and gutters | 43 | #260 of 381 | 2,013 | 7.0 | $4.7M | 55 | 907 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 42 | #193 of 290 | 303 | 1.0 | $9.1M | 66 | 306 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 42 | #249 of 373 | 1,639 | 5.7 | Index only | 75 | 733 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 40 | #284 of 386 | 1,407 | 4.9 | $2.6M | 82 | 658 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #291 of 387 | 4,649 | 16.1 | $626K | 71 | 887 |
| Dry cleaners | 39 | #198 of 272 | 583 | 2.0 | $10.5M | 67 | 452 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 38 | #287 of 387 | 2,645 | 9.1 | $1.4M | 76 | 6,984 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #296 of 387 | 27,858 | 96.3 | $129K | 85 | 13,994 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 32 | #336 of 387 | 4,988 | 17.2 | $721K | 73 | 4,077 |
Household spending in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $2.7B | $950 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $8.5B | $2,952 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $12.4B | $4,287 | 105 |
| Groceries | $18.7B | $6,480 | 103 |
| Personal care products and services | $2.9B | $1,007 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7B | $573 | 99 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.7B | $919 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $3.6B | $1,243 | 97 |
| Pets | $3B | $1,032 | 113 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $6.1B | $2,126 | 103 |
| Vehicle insurance | $7.3B | $2,508 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $9.4B | $3,238 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.8B | $1,652 | 117 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $48B | $16,604 | 100 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 8,477,157+10.6% since 2020
- Households
- 2,891,725
- Median age
- 36.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 60%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 8,676 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 920
- Median household income
- $90,275+28.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $124,389
- Median home value
- $359,500
- Jobs located here
- 4,175,571
- Daytime population
- 8,229,586Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Dallas County, TX2,621,179 people
- Tarrant County, TX2,167,390 people
- Collin County, TX1,163,337 people
- Denton County, TX979,561 people
- Ellis County, TX213,160 people
- Johnson County, TX195,597 people
- Kaufman County, TX172,604 people
- Parker County, TX165,168 people
- Rockwall County, TX123,617 people
- Hunt County, TX108,972 people
- Wise County, TX75,005 people
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Questions
How fast is the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area at 8,477,157 people in 2025, up 10.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 2,891,725 households. Median household income rose 28.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area spend?
Households in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area spend about $48B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $18.7B on groceries and $12.4B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (93).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area are for landscaping and lawn care companies (90); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (89); and electricians (80). The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area ranks #5 of 385 scored metro areas for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area is $90,275 a year, 12% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 10.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $359,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (94% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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