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Luxury Living Near Corporate Hubs: Best Cities for Executives in DFW

  • Writer: Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
    Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
  • Jun 24
  • 4 min read

Updated: Jun 25




Dallas-Fort Worth’s surge in corporate relocations makes proximity to major business hubs essential for executive-level buyers.This guide outlines the top luxury cities offering short commutes to Legacy West, Las Colinas, Uptown Dallas, and DFW Airport.Explore where high-end homes meet executive convenience, lifestyle, and prestige across North Texas.

Dallas-Fort Worth has emerged as a corporate powerhouse, drawing relocation from coast to coast. From Goldman Sachs expanding its campus to Paul Mitchell Systems moving its headquarters here, executives are flocking for opportunity and quality of life 


If you’re a C-suite professional or executive relocating to DFW, here are the top luxury cities that provide both elegance and efficiency with commutes under 30 minutes.


1. Westlake

Commute Access:• 10 minutes to Las Colinas• 20 minutes to DFW Airport

Why Executives Love It:

  • Ultra-exclusive estates and gated communities like Vaquero with private golf and security

  • Proximity to elite schools including International Baccalaureate–program Westlake Academy

  • Concierge-style living with custom-built properties starting at $2M

Ideal For: CEOs, investors, and executives valuing privacy, prestige, and peace.


2. Frisco

Commute Access:• 5–15 minutes to Legacy West and The Star• 30 minutes to DFW Airport

Why Executives Love It:

  • Headquarters for Toyota, JPMorgan Chase, and the PGA

  • Luxury new builds in communities like The Grove, Phillips Creek Ranch, and Edgestone

  • Highly rated Frisco ISD and modern neighborhoods with smart-home features

Ideal For: Tech, finance, medical, and real estate professionals seeking upscale family life.


3. Southlake

Commute Access:• 20 minutes to both Las Colinas and Fort Worth• 15 minutes to DFW Airport

Why Executives Love It:

  • Gated luxury enclaves such as Timarron and Carillon

  • Award-winning Carroll ISD, upscale retail at Southlake Town Square

  • Strong resale market with homes ranging $1.5M–$6M+

Ideal For: Executives wanting top-tier schools and executive lifestyle near DFW Airport.


4. Plano (West Plano)

Commute Access:• 5–10 minutes to Legacy West and corporate campuses• 25–30 minutes to DFW Airport

Why Executives Love It:

  • Elite neighborhoods near Willow Bend and The Shops at Legacy

  • Easy highway access and proximity to corporate offices and fine dining

  • Builders include Toll Brothers, Britton Homes—offering gated luxury

Ideal For: Professionals seeking upscale living with immediate access to work hubs.

5. University Park

Commute Access:• 10–15 minutes to Downtown Dallas• 30 minutes to airport

Why Executives Love It:

  • Located in Highland Park ISD, known for high academic standards

  • Beautiful homes, proximity to SMU, Preston Center, and cultural venues

  • Legacy real estate suited to executives wanting walkability and heritage

Ideal For: Leadership roles in finance, law, medicine, education; appreciate deep-rooted communities.


6. Irving (Las Colinas)

Commute Access:• Minutes from ExxonMobil, McKesson, Microsoft, and others• 10 minutes to DFW Airport

Why Executives Love It:

  • Luxury waterfront estates in gated neighborhoods like The Enclave at Windsor Ridge

  • Recreational amenities at Las Colinas Country Club—a premier private golf and social club

  • Golf, tennis, dining, and fitness all in close proximity

Ideal For: Executives commuting daily to Las Colinas or traveling out of DFW.


7. Coppell

Commute Access:• 15 minutes to Las Colinas and DFW Airport• 25 minutes to Plano and Downtown Dallas

Why Executives Love It:

  • Quiet upscale neighborhoods (Northlake Woodlands, Cottonwood Estates)

  • Flight convenience and access to Coppell ISD and corporate offices

  • Strong mix of privacy and convenience

Ideal For: Buyers needing a calm, luxury base within reach of their offices.


Local Business & Amenities Worth Knowing


Why DFW Is the Top Corporate Relocation Market

  • Tops U.S. cities for corporate HQ moves, per Site Selection magazine 

  • Major relocations include Paul Mitchell Systems and Care.com to North Texas 

  • Dallas now ranks as a major financial hub—nicknamed “Y’all Street”—with expanding roles from major banks


Work With a Luxury Agent Who Understands Executive Needs

If you’re relocating for a high-level career, you deserve an agent who understands your schedule, priorities, and investment. Nitin Gupta, CRS, GRI, ABR®, specializes in executive relocation and luxury homes near DFW’s corporate centers.


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Whether you are a first time buyer in Southlake looking to buy a home in Southlake or whether you are relocating to  Southlake from California or moving your entire family from areas like San Francisco, Fremont, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego in California due to job transfer with your company, I can help you find a luxury home in Southlake. Our relocation team eases the transition - whether you are moving across town or across the globe. We will work with you to find an area that best suits your professional, family and lifestyle needs. We have all the tools you need to help your home search. Whether it is video previews of homes, extended work hours, digital signatures for documents or more, we can make this process as comfortable as possible no matter where you are located.


What is most important to you in your new home in Southlake? Send us an email at info@NitinGuptaDFW.com or give us a call at (469) 269-6541 to schedule a no obligation consultation. We’ll give you honest advice about Southlake that you can use to help make your home buying decision.






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