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

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