Economy shows remarkable strength as inflation eases toward 2% goal without rising unemployment
Economy in Brief
Understanding the Dallas Region's economy
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
4.2%
(January 2026)
Increase of 0.6 points from December
TX rate is 4.3% (January 2026)
U.S. rate is 4.3% (March 2026)
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
1.0%
(January 2026)
YOY increase of 41,900 jobs
Total employment is 12.7%
greater than pre-pandemic levels
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX*
3.0%
(March 2026)
Core inflation rate is 2.3%
U.S. rates are 3.3% and 2.6%, respectively (March 2026)
*YOY; 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, which enables informed decision-making.
Report last published April 16, 2026 (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 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 decisions about what’s here and where to grow.
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