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Metros where people in Dallas are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. St. Louis, MO-IL
- Started a new job in St. Louis, MO-IL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 354
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from St. Louis, MO-IL in Q1 2021: 395
--- #7 most common destination from St. Louis, MO-IL
- Net job flow: 41 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from St. Louis, MO-IL in Q1 2021: 395
--- #7 most common destination from St. Louis, MO-IL
- Net job flow: 41 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#29. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 413
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 560
--- #12 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 147 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 560
--- #12 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 147 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#28. Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Started a new job in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 422
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX in Q1 2021: 634
--- #1 most common destination from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Net job flow: 212 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX in Q1 2021: 634
--- #1 most common destination from Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
- Net job flow: 212 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#27. Midland, TX
- Started a new job in Midland, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 436
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Midland, TX in Q1 2021: 446
--- #3 most common destination from Midland, TX
- Net job flow: 10 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Midland, TX in Q1 2021: 446
--- #3 most common destination from Midland, TX
- Net job flow: 10 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#26. Abilene, TX
- Started a new job in Abilene, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 439
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Abilene, TX in Q1 2021: 484
--- #0 most common destination from Abilene, TX
- Net job flow: 45 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Abilene, TX in Q1 2021: 484
--- #0 most common destination from Abilene, TX
- Net job flow: 45 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#25. Corpus Christi, TX
- Started a new job in Corpus Christi, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 442
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Corpus Christi, TX in Q1 2021: 471
--- #3 most common destination from Corpus Christi, TX
- Net job flow: 29 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Corpus Christi, TX in Q1 2021: 471
--- #3 most common destination from Corpus Christi, TX
- Net job flow: 29 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#24. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 446
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 755
--- #18 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 309 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 755
--- #18 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 309 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#23. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
- Started a new job in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 459
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 627
--- #2 (tie) most common destination from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
- Net job flow: 168 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX in Q1 2021: 627
--- #2 (tie) most common destination from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
- Net job flow: 168 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#22. Wichita Falls, TX
- Started a new job in Wichita Falls, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 469
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Wichita Falls, TX in Q1 2021: 473
--- #0 most common destination from Wichita Falls, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Wichita Falls, TX in Q1 2021: 473
--- #0 most common destination from Wichita Falls, TX
- Net job flow: 4 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#21. Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Started a new job in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 477
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX in Q1 2021: 495
--- #1 most common destination from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Net job flow: 18 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX in Q1 2021: 495
--- #1 most common destination from Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
- Net job flow: 18 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#20. Amarillo, TX
- Started a new job in Amarillo, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 485
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Amarillo, TX in Q1 2021: 540
--- #1 most common destination from Amarillo, TX
- Net job flow: 55 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Amarillo, TX in Q1 2021: 540
--- #1 most common destination from Amarillo, TX
- Net job flow: 55 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#19. College Station-Bryan, TX
- Started a new job in College Station-Bryan, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 488
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from College Station-Bryan, TX in Q1 2021: 580
--- #1 most common destination from College Station-Bryan, TX
- Net job flow: 92 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from College Station-Bryan, TX in Q1 2021: 580
--- #1 most common destination from College Station-Bryan, TX
- Net job flow: 92 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#18. Oklahoma City, OK
- Started a new job in Oklahoma City, OK from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 496
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Oklahoma City, OK in Q1 2021: 591
--- #2 most common destination from Oklahoma City, OK
- Net job flow: 95 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Oklahoma City, OK in Q1 2021: 591
--- #2 most common destination from Oklahoma City, OK
- Net job flow: 95 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#17. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Started a new job in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 505
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 502
--- #8 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 3 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
--- 0.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in Q1 2021: 502
--- #8 most common destination from Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Net job flow: 3 to Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
#16. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 514
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 596
--- #12 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 82 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 596
--- #12 most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 82 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#15. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Started a new job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 516
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 254
--- #15 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 262 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 254
--- #15 most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 262 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
#14. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 557
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 1,157
--- #13 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 600 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 1,157
--- #13 most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 600 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#13. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Started a new job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 612
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 1,356
--- #13 most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 744 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.1% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 1,356
--- #13 most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 744 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#12. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 626
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 721
--- #14 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 95 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 721
--- #14 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 95 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#11. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 668
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 1,278
--- #18 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 610 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 1,278
--- #18 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 610 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#10. Lubbock, TX
- Started a new job in Lubbock, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 670
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Lubbock, TX in Q1 2021: 914
--- #1 most common destination from Lubbock, TX
- Net job flow: 244 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Lubbock, TX in Q1 2021: 914
--- #1 most common destination from Lubbock, TX
- Net job flow: 244 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#9. Longview, TX
- Started a new job in Longview, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 855
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Longview, TX in Q1 2021: 887
--- #0 most common destination from Longview, TX
- Net job flow: 32 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Longview, TX in Q1 2021: 887
--- #0 most common destination from Longview, TX
- Net job flow: 32 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#8. Killeen-Temple, TX
- Started a new job in Killeen-Temple, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 879
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Killeen-Temple, TX in Q1 2021: 888
--- #0 most common destination from Killeen-Temple, TX
- Net job flow: 9 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Killeen-Temple, TX in Q1 2021: 888
--- #0 most common destination from Killeen-Temple, TX
- Net job flow: 9 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#7. Sherman-Denison, TX
- Started a new job in Sherman-Denison, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 915
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Sherman-Denison, TX in Q1 2021: 880
--- #-1 most common destination from Sherman-Denison, TX
- Net job flow: 35 to Sherman-Denison, TX
--- 1.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Sherman-Denison, TX in Q1 2021: 880
--- #-1 most common destination from Sherman-Denison, TX
- Net job flow: 35 to Sherman-Denison, TX
#6. Waco, TX
- Started a new job in Waco, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 1,011
--- 1.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Waco, TX in Q1 2021: 1,023
--- #0 most common destination from Waco, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 1.9% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Waco, TX in Q1 2021: 1,023
--- #0 most common destination from Waco, TX
- Net job flow: 12 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#5. Tyler, TX
- Started a new job in Tyler, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 1,180
--- 2.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Tyler, TX in Q1 2021: 1,157
--- #0 most common destination from Tyler, TX
- Net job flow: 23 to Tyler, TX
--- 2.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Tyler, TX in Q1 2021: 1,157
--- #0 most common destination from Tyler, TX
- Net job flow: 23 to Tyler, TX
#4. El Paso, TX
- Started a new job in El Paso, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 1,375
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from El Paso, TX in Q1 2021: 1,727
--- #0 most common destination from El Paso, TX
- Net job flow: 352 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 2.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from El Paso, TX in Q1 2021: 1,727
--- #0 most common destination from El Paso, TX
- Net job flow: 352 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#3. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Started a new job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 4,947
--- 9.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX in Q1 2021: 5,007
--- #0 most common destination from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Net job flow: 60 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 9.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX in Q1 2021: 5,007
--- #0 most common destination from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Net job flow: 60 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#2. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- Started a new job in Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 7,718
--- 14.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX in Q1 2021: 7,306
--- #0 most common destination from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- Net job flow: 412 to Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
--- 14.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX in Q1 2021: 7,306
--- #0 most common destination from Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- Net job flow: 412 to Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#1. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Started a new job in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 12,903
--- 24.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 14,223
--- #0 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 1,320 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
--- 24.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX in Q1 2021: 14,223
--- #0 most common destination from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Net job flow: 1,320 to Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
