Why Companies Choose Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas-Fort Worth led the U.S. in 2025 with 87 corporate location expansions across 26 cities, fueled by a workforce that has grown by roughly 450,000 jobs this decade — the fastest pace of any major U.S. metro.

Key Takeaways

• DFW has added approximately 450,000 net new jobs this decade, leading U.S. metros in workforce growth, while population increased 11% from 2020 to 2025, the highest growth rate among major U.S. metros, providing companies with both an expanding workforce and consumer base.
• DFW offers a significant cost advantage compared with many major U.S. metros. Dallas and Fort Worth have cost-of-doing-business indexes of 91.1 and 88.5, respectively, compared with the national benchmark of 100 and significantly higher costs in Los Angeles (122.1), Seattle (113.0), New York (150.8) and San Francisco (196.4).
• DFW’s economic strength extends across a diverse mix of industries. The region scores 0.84 on Moody’s Industrial Diversity Index, the highest among the major metros compared in the Dallas Regional Chamber’s analysis, supporting continued growth across financial services, technology, manufacturing, logistics, life sciences and other sectors.
• Recent corporate announcements show investment reaching well beyond traditional headquarters relocations. DFW led the U.S. in 2025, recording 87 corporate locations and expansions across 26 cities, including Abbott’s $500 million manufacturing and R&D expansion and Wistron’s $761 million investment in two AI supercomputing facilities.
• DFW’s central location provides a major connectivity advantage. Truck freight can reach an estimated 53% of the U.S. population within two days and 99% within four, while every major U.S. business center is accessible within a four-hour flight.

Why Companies Continue Choosing Dallas-Fort Worth — Key Drivers, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are companies continuing to choose Dallas-Fort Worth?

DFW led the U.S. in 2025 with 87 corporate location expansions and additions across 26 cities, supported by a workforce that has grown by roughly 450,000 jobs this decade — the fastest pace of any major U.S. metro.

How does the cost of doing business in Dallas-Fort Worth compare to other markets?

Dallas and Fort Worth have cost-of-doing-business indexes of 91.1 and 88.5, respectively, versus the national benchmark of 100 and notably higher costs in Los Angeles (122.1), Seattle (113.0), New York (150.8) and San Francisco (196.4).

How diverse is the Dallas-Fort Worth economy?

DFW scores 0.84 on Moody’s Industrial Diversity Index, the highest among the major metros compared in the Dallas Regional Chamber’s analysis, reflecting strength across financial services, technology, manufacturing, logistics and life sciences.

What are some recent examples of corporate investment in DFW?

Recent projects include Abbott’s $500 million manufacturing and R&D expansion and Wistron’s $761 million investment in two AI supercomputing facilities.

How well-connected is Dallas-Fort Worth to the rest of the country?

Truck freight from DFW can reach an estimated 53% of the U.S. population within two days and 99% within four days, while every major U.S. business center is accessible within a four-hour flight.