Taylor Sheridan building a studio empire in Fort Worth isn’t a one-off — it’s part of a much bigger pattern. For years now, companies, industries, and high-profile names have been planting flags in Texas. Here’s what’s driving it and why it matters if you live (or want to live) in DFW.
What’s pulling them in
A few forces show up again and again:
- No state income tax — a real draw for businesses and individuals alike (just remember to budget for higher property taxes).
- A business-friendly climate and targeted incentives — like the expanded film incentive program that helped anchor the North Texas production boom.
- A huge, growing workforce — DFW is one of the fastest-growing metros in the country.
- Central location and infrastructure — major airports, highways, and a relatively lower cost of doing business.
Why it matters for housing
When employers and industries move in, jobs follow, and people follow jobs. That steady in-migration is the backbone of DFW’s housing demand. DFW added roughly 123,557 residents in a single recent year — among the biggest gains of any U.S. metro — and the northern suburbs have absorbed much of that growth. (More in How Hollywood Is Reshaping the DFW Economy.)
The diversification advantage
The film boom is a great example of something healthy: DFW isn’t a one-industry town. Tech, finance, logistics, healthcare, energy, and now entertainment all have a foothold. That diversity makes the local economy — and the housing market — more resilient than metros that lean on a single sector.
What it means for you
If you’re weighing a move to DFW, the takeaway is that the region’s fundamentals are broad and durable, not dependent on any one trend. I focus on Collin County and the North/East suburbs, where a lot of this growth is concentrated.
Reach out and let’s talk about where it makes sense to land.
Figures are from public reporting as of 2026 and subject to change. This is general commentary, not investment, tax, or relocation advice.