Economy in Brief
Understanding the Dallas Region economy.
Top Line Indicators for the Dallas Region
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
4.1%
(Feb. 2025)
Increase of 0.2 points from Jan.
TX rate is 4.1% (Mar. 2025)
U.S. rate is 4.2% (Mar. 2025)
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
1.3%
(Feb. 2025)
YoY increase of 53,600 jobs
Total employment is 12.0%
greater than pre-pandemic levels
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX*
1.4%
(Mar. 2025)
Core inflation rate is 1.6%
U.S. rates are 2.4% and 2.8% (Mar. 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 Apr. 10, 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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DRC PERSPECTIVE ON THE ECONOMY
Economy shows remarkable strength as inflation eases toward 2% goal without rising unemployment
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