Find Affordable Housing in Dallas - Top 5 City For Jobs

In the last few years, the U.S. has suffered in terms of job growth. Most of the large metropolitan areas struggled to register any type of job expansion at all. But lately, it seems things have been picking up in the job market. 2011, in comparison to the past, actually represented a fairly decent year in terms of job growth in metropolitan areas in the U.S. If you're looking for a change, this may be a good time to make a move to a city where jobs are plentiful. The research experts at Forbes have done some work and come up with the best cities in the U.S. to move to for jobs. And once again, it seems like Texas is the hotspot for job growth.

The fact of the matter is that the Lone Star State did well in all three size categories. The Number 1 mid-sized city, El Paso, which was also Number 3 overall, climbed 22 spots from last year's list. And then Austin, the Number 1 large metropolitan area (climbed up from last year's overall 6 position), claimed the top spot in the Big City Category.

In addition, among the top 10 smallest regions, Texas claimed three of the spots. And in the mid-sized category, Corpus Christi was Number 2 and McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission Number 4.

So moving to Dallas may be just the ticket if you're looking to land a decent job in a big city. And the housing options are plentiful and reasonable as well.

Priced at just under $170,000 is this 1930 1,767 Square-foot Single Detached Home. Located within walking distance to shopping and restaurants, this 3-bed, 2-bath home is also close enough to downtown Dallas. The home also features new windows(2010) and a roof in 2009.

This one is a beauty. Built in 1920, this 1,542 Square-foot Single Family Home is a designated historical home. It has just been completely updated and shows all the character this period home ought to. The floors are refinished Heart of Pine. There is a new atrium window in Master Bedroom. The main bath has also been updated and features a beautiful claw-foot tub. Other updates include new ceiling fans, a $2200 commercial gas range and granite counter tops. This home is priced at $229,500.

Priced at $473,500, this stately 1926 Tudor-Style Single-Detached Home has close to 2,600 square feet of living space on a lot measuring over 10,000 square feet. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this character home is complete with arched doorways and plaster walls. In the office that opens out onto the deck and patio area, there is a fireplace. The galley-style kitchen has been recently updated, and the Master Bedroom features large corner windows and an adjoining bath while the other bedrooms share a bath.

This newer 4-Bed, 5-Bath Single Family, Single Detached Home was built in 2005. With 3,650 square feet of living space, this is a large home in a great location. This two-storey home features a wrought iron staircase, hand-scraped hardwoods, a family room complete with a gas fireplace and a wet bar with a wine cooler. The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a butler's pantry as well as a built-in desk nook.

Dallas is definitely worth a look if you are someone looking to relocate and/or change job. Also, be sure to check out my list of other Top Cities to Buy a Home.