Economy in Brief
Understanding the Dallas Region economy.
Top Line Indicators for the Dallas Region
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
3.5%
(Dec. 2024)
Decrease of 0.5 points from Nov.
TX rate is 4.2% (Dec. 2024)
U.S. rate is 4.0% (Jan. 2025)
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
1.6%
(Dec. 2024)
YoY increase of 67,800 jobs
Total employment is 14.0%
greater than pre-pandemic levels
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX*
2.8%
(Jan. 2025)
Core inflation rate is 2.8%
U.S. rates are 3.0% and 3.3% (Jan. 2025)
*Bi-monthly for DFW; Core excludes food and energy
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.
Report last published Feb. 12, 2025 (topline indicators may be more current than report).
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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