Economic Indicators
Understanding the Dallas Region Economy
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Top Line Indicators for the Dallas Region
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
3.4%
(April 2023)
0.5 points lower than March
TX rate is 4.0% (April 2023)
U.S. rate is 3.7% (May 2023)
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
4.4%
(April 2023)
YoY increase of 179,000 jobs
Total employment is 110.1%
of pre-pandemic levels
CORE INFLATION RATE*
7.4%
(March 2023)
All CPI items rate is 5.8%
U.S. rates are 5.5% and 4.9% (April 2023)
*CPI less food, energy; bi-monthly for DFW
ECONOMY IN BRIEF
“Economy in Brief: Indicators for the Dallas Region” offers insights into our economic landscape. The data points and analysis tools that support this report provide our business community with an assessment of current economic conditions to make informed decisions.
Last published June 2, 2023.
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
Looking to better understand the people, companies, and industries that make up the Dallas Region? Use the the DRC’s Regional Economic Development Guide to get the complete picture. This guide is full of easily digestible information that will help you make informed decision about what’s here and where to grow.
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