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Why New York Families Are Relocating to Dallas for Affordable Luxury Living in 2025

  • Writer: Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
    Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
  • May 19
  • 4 min read





New Yorkers are no strangers to fast-paced living, high property taxes, and dense urban housing. But in 2025, an increasing number of families from New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County are leaving behind cramped condos and seven-figure property taxes for the space, value, and tax freedom of Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Texas.


If you’re a luxury buyer in New York looking for more square footage, top-rated schools, and lower cost of ownership, DFW is where your money—and your lifestyle—go further.


Summary

New York families are heading to Dallas for luxury homes with acreage, privacy, and elite amenities—all for less than what they pay for a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. With no state income tax and a booming luxury market, DFW is becoming the top relocation destination for East Coast professionals and investors.



Why New Yorkers Are Leaving

1. Sky-High Property Prices

  • In Manhattan, $1.8M might buy you a 1,200 sq ft condo.

  • In Dallas suburbs like Frisco or Prosper, that same budget buys a 5,000+ sq ft luxury home with a pool, yard, and 3-car garage.

2. State & City Income Taxes

  • New York State + NYC combined income tax rates can exceed 12%.

  • Texas has no state or city income tax, offering high-earning families immediate savings.

3. Cost of Living & Space

  • Families are done with $40K+/year in private school tuition and HOA fees with no yard or privacy.

  • In DFW, you get top-rated public schools and homes with full outdoor entertaining spaces.

4. Quality of Life

  • More space. Less noise. No snow shovels.

  • Better work-life balance, lower stress, and more homeownership options.



Cities New York Families Are Leaving

  • New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn) – Professionals and entrepreneurs leaving for tax savings and more space.

  • Westchester County (Scarsdale, White Plains) – Families seeking a better cost-value ratio for luxury homes.

  • Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk) – High taxes and older homes push families toward newer, low-maintenance builds.

  • Queens & Staten Island – Buyers trading city congestion for planned suburban communities.



Where They’re Going in Dallas-Fort Worth

Frisco

  • High-end homes in master-planned communities with pools, trails, and clubhouses.

  • Home to Fortune 500 offices, top schools, and designer retail.

Southlake

  • Known for elite public schools, luxury gated estates, and custom homes on large lots.

  • Comparable to Scarsdale or Short Hills, but newer and less expensive.

University Park & Highland Park

  • Central Dallas’s most prestigious enclaves—walkable, historic, and home to the top private schools in Texas.

Prosper & Celina

  • For buyers who want modern estates, 0.5–1+ acre lots, and privacy—all under $1.5M.

Westlake

  • Ultra-luxury enclave with homes up to $10M+, ideal for high-net-worth buyers relocating from the Hamptons or NYC penthouses.



What $2M Buys: New York vs. Dallas

Feature

Westchester County, NY

Southlake, TX

Square Footage

~3,000 sq ft

~5,000–6,000+ sq ft

Lot Size

~0.25 acres

0.5–1+ acres

Property Taxes

~$40,000+

~$18,000–$25,000

Schooling

Private school $35K+/yr

Top-rated public schools

Amenities

Basic HOA/older home

Clubhouse, pool, walking trails


What New Yorkers Love About DFW Luxury Living

  • Move-in ready homes with chef’s kitchens, home gyms, and theater rooms

  • Gated communities with country-club amenities

  • Lower operating costs—including utilities, property taxes, and services

  • No compromise on lifestyle—DFW has private schools, global cuisine, world-class healthcare, and direct flights to NYC


Final Thoughts

If you’re a luxury buyer in New York watching your cost of living skyrocket, relocating to Dallas in 2025 might be the smartest move you’ll ever make. From massive homes to tax-free income, DFW offers the luxury lifestyle you’re used to—without the sticker shock.


Thinking About Relocating to Texas?

Nitin Gupta, Broker Associate, specializes in helping New York families transition smoothly into DFW’s top luxury communities. He understands the needs of high-income professionals and out-of-state buyers—and delivers VIP-level service.


📞 Contact Nitin Gupta today:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/contact

📄 View luxury relocation credentials:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/dallas-realtor-designations


📞 Contact Nitin Gupta today:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/contact


📄 View luxury relocation certifications and credentials:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/dallas-realtor-designations



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As a Top Real Estate Professional in Prosper & Dallas area, I understand the challenges that arise when buying a new construction home. There are over 50 builders in the Dallas area. I work with most of the new home builders in Dallas and understand how various builders operate. I am familiar with the options they offer, current incentives and I frequently visit the upcoming communities they are building. I guide my clients through all steps of the new home construction process and aggressively protect their interests in the transaction.


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Whether you are a first time buyer in Prosper looking to buy a home in Dallas or Prosper or whether you are relocating to Prosper 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 new construction home in Prosper. 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 construction home in Prosper? 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 Prosper community that you can use to help make your home buying decision.








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