Goldman Sachs Dallas Relocation: Living Near the Richardson Campus (2026 Guide) | McKinney Relocation Realtor

Goldman Sachs’ massive new campus in Richardson, Texas represents one of the most significant financial industry expansions in Dallas–Fort Worth history. The development is bringing thousands of high-earning finance professionals to North Texas and reshaping the real estate landscape across multiple suburbs.

If you're relocating to Dallas for Goldman Sachs, this guide covers everything you need to know:

• Campus location and divisions

• Best neighborhoods by commute

• Housing options at every budget

• School districts and lifestyle matching

• How to maximize your Goldman Sachs relocation package in 2026

Goldman Sachs in Richardson: Understanding Your New Campus

Campus Overview

Address: 2600 E. Cotton Bowl Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

Location: East Richardson, near the UT Dallas corridor

Phase 1 Size: 800,000+ square feet

Full Buildout Target: 1.1+ million square feet

Current Employees: 2,500+

Projected Employees: 5,000+

Investment: $500M+

Campus Features:

• Modern office towers

• Institutional trading floors

• On-site cafeterias

• Fitness facilities

• Outdoor amenities and collaborative spaces

Divisions Represented in Richardson

• Global Markets

• Investment Banking Support

• Engineering & Technology

• Risk Management

• Operations & Finance

• Consumer & Wealth Management

Why Richardson? Strategic Location Advantage

Richardson sits in the heart of the Telecom Corridor — a five-mile stretch along US-75 that houses more telecommunications, technology, and financial firms per square mile than any other Texas submarket.

Goldman Sachs selected Richardson for:

• Proximity to UT Dallas talent pipeline

• Lower cost structure versus Manhattan

• Access to DFW’s elite suburban workforce

• Direct US-75 connectivity

Telecom Corridor Context

• Samsung, Ericsson, Fujitsu nearby

• UT Dallas within 2 miles

• Direct US-75 north/south access

• DART Red Line (UTD/Westwood Station)

• 20 minutes to Legacy business parks

The Financial Advantage of Relocating to Texas

No State Income Tax — A Transformational Benefit

For Goldman Sachs professionals, Texas’ zero state income tax structure creates substantial annual savings.

Annual State Income Tax Savings

Annual Salary	NYC Tax Saved	NY State	NJ	CA
$125,000	$15,375	$10,625	$8,000	$11,125
$175,000	$22,225	$14,875	$11,200	$16,100
$250,000	$32,500	$21,250	$16,000	$24,750
$400,000	$53,200	$34,000	$25,600	$44,000
$600,000	$80,000+	$51,000+	$38,400+	$66,000+
$1,000,000+	$130,000+	$85,000+	$64,000+	$110,000+

10-Year Compounding Impact Example

For a $250,000 earner relocating from New York:

• Annual savings: $32,500

• 10-year total: $325,000

• Invested at 7%: $450,000+ accumulated

• Bonus year ($500K comp): $65,000+ saved

Cost of Living: Richardson vs. New York

Category	Richardson/Plano	Manhattan	Brooklyn	NJ Suburbs
2BR Apartment	$1,800–$2,600	$6,500–$9,000	$4,200–$5,800	$2,800–$4,200
3BR New Home	$550,000	$2.8M+	$1.8M+	$900K
Property Tax	2.18%	0.88%	0.88%	2.21%
Commute	15–30 min car	45–75 min subway	60–90 min	45–75 min
Parking	Free	$400–$600/mo	$250–$450	$100–$200
Overall Cost	Baseline	80–95% higher	55–70% higher	35–45% higher

Commute Times to Goldman Richardson

The campus’ US-75 location provides excellent north-south access.

Peak Hour Commutes

Community	Morning	Evening	Primary Route	Monthly Tolls
Richardson	5–12 min	8–15 min	Surface	$0
Plano	10–18 min	12–22 min	US-75	$0–$30
Allen	15–22 min	18–28 min	US-75	$0–$40
McKinney	22–32 min	28–38 min	US-75	$20–$60
Frisco	22–32 min	28–40 min	DNT/SRT	$90–$140
Prosper	30–42 min	35–48 min	DNT/380	$110–$165
Southlake	30–42 min	35–48 min	SH-121	$100–$155
Flower Mound	32–45 min	38–52 min	PGBT/DNT	$110–$165
Uptown/Downtown	28–40 min	32–45 min	US-75	$30–$65

Richardson’s Advantage:McKinney, Allen, and Plano are significantly closer to Goldman than to downtown Dallas or Legacy West.

Neighborhood Guide for Goldman Sachs Employees

Plano — The Premier Choice

Distance: 10–22 minutes

Why It Leads:Balanced schools, infrastructure, proximity, and housing diversity.

Plano Housing

Rent

• Studio: $1,200–$1,700

• 1BR: $1,450–$2,100

• 2BR: $1,750–$2,500

• 3BR: $2,100–$3,000

Buy

• Townhomes: $375K–$600K

• 3BR: $475K–$800K

• 4BR+: $700K–$1.4M

• Luxury: $1M–$3M+

Plano ISD

• A Rated

• 97% Graduation

• 1180 SAT Average

Allen — The Value Champion

Distance: 15–28 minutes

Allen consistently delivers more home per dollar than Frisco.

Allen Pricing Comparison

Size	Allen	Frisco	Savings
3,000 sf	$585K	$685K	$100K
3,500 sf	$725K	$850K	$125K
4,000 sf	$875K	$1.05M	$175K

McKinney — Character & Value

Distance: 22–38 minutes

Historic downtown charm + 10–15% below Frisco pricing.

Frisco — Luxury & Fields Resort Living

Distance: 22–40 minutes

Fields Frisco includes:

• PGA Headquarters

• Omni PGA Resort

• 4 Championship Courses

• 119% appreciation since 2019

Commute: 22–32 minutes to Goldman.

Prosper — Top Schools Priority

Distance: 30–45 minutes

Prosper ISD:

• 98% Graduation

• 1198 SAT

• Top 2% nationally

15–20% less expensive than Frisco.

Southlake — Executive Prestige

Distance: 30–45 minutes

Carroll ISD:

• 99% Graduation

• 1265 SAT

• #1 in Texas

Comparable lifestyle to Greenwich or Scarsdale at significantly lower cost.

Celina — Maximum Value (Hybrid Only)

Distance: 40–58 minutes

Up to $315,000 savings vs. comparable Frisco home.

Best for hybrid schedules.

Flower Mound — Lake Lifestyle

Distance: 32–48 minutes

• Lake Grapevine access

• 50+ miles of trails

• Mature neighborhoods

• 20 minutes to DFW Airport

Relocation Package Overview

Analyst / Associate

• $5K–$15K lump sum

• 30–60 days temporary housing

Vice President

• $25K–$60K allowance

• 60–90 days housing

• Closing cost assistance

Managing Director / Partner

• $75K–$350K+ customized package

• Guaranteed home purchase

• 90–120 days housing

• Full tax gross-up

Bonus Timing & Tax Strategy

Example: $1M Total Compensation

NY State + City Tax: $130,000+Texas Tax: $0

Establish Texas residency before January–February bonus payout.

Consult a qualified tax attorney.

School District Comparison

District	Rating	SAT	Commute Impact
Carroll (Southlake)	A+	1265	+8–15 min
Prosper	A	1198	+10–18 min
Frisco	A	1185	+5–15 min
Allen	A	1178	On par
Plano	A	1180	Closest

Private schools nearby include Greenhill, Prestonwood Christian, and others.

Renting vs Buying Framework

Buy Early If:

• VP+ permanent role

• School stability matters

• Texas residency timing critical

Rent If:

• Rotational assignment

• Uncertain long-term commitment

• Testing neighborhoods

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do most Goldman Richardson employees live?

Plano, Allen, McKinney. Senior employees often choose Frisco or Southlake.

Is $800K a strong budget?

Yes. In DFW it buys what $3M+ buys in NY suburbs.

What’s the commute difference vs NYC?

Car-based, predictable, lower stress, no public transit dependency.

Should I establish Texas residency before bonus?

Consult a tax attorney — timing can save $50K–$200K+.

What neighborhoods compare to NYC?

• UES → Fields Frisco / Southlake

• Westchester → Southlake / Flower Mound

• Hoboken → Plano / Allen

Goldman Sachs Dallas Relocation Checklist

3–6 Months Before Move

• Confirm campus building

• Consult tax attorney

• Request home-finding trip

• Mortgage pre-approval

• Private school applications

First 30 Days in Texas

• Texas driver’s license

• Register vehicle

• Set up toll tag

• Update HR address

• File homestead exemption

Contact Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI

Goldman Sachs Dallas Relocation Specialist

D Magazine Best Realtor 2020, 2023, 2024

Phone: 469-269-6541

Email: nitin@nitinguptadfw.com

Schedule: https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/contact-us

Free consultation includes:

• Commute analysis

• Neighborhood matching

• Rent vs buy strategy

• Inventory overview

• School district verification

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