DFW Growth to Continue

The rapid growth of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is expected to continue unabated for the next five years are so. That's according to a new article in Forbes. Gross metropolitan product growth, is projected to increase 20.51% from 2007-2012. That number places the region in sixth place among large metro areas. Austin, which ranked first among metropolitan area's projected growth was the only Texas city ahead of the metroplex. Houston came in 8th.

If you are looking for that small town feel, but still desire an area with increasing opportunities, you might consider Texarkana. The area, which ranked second in projected growth among smaller metro areas is expected to grow by 28.57% over the same period.