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    Upgrade Your Life

    These luxe apartments let you call this booming Richardson area home

    CultureMap Create
    May 9, 2017 | 4:28 pm

    Richardson is booming, thanks to CityLine's long roster of shops and restaurants and the many big-name companies that have moved their offices to the area. And what's right next to it all? Alexan Central, a new all-in-one apartment community that combines smart luxury with an unbeatable location.

    Coal Vines, Tom + Chee, Whole Foods, Tricky Fish, Edoko Sushi and Robata, Taco Diner, Super Chix, Jasper's — it's all here and then some. Just a stone's throw away from the Alexan are some of North Texas' hottest dining destinations, as well as the CityLine/Bush DART station stop (U.S. 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike are mere minutes away). A movie theater is slated to open at CityLine in 2017, and there are already several spas and medical offices for practical services.

    But you might be too comfy at home to venture out often. Homes at Alexan Central range from studio to two-bedroom floorplans, and come standard with an array of cool amenities. Love the feeling of space? Each unit has a minimum of 9.5-foot ceilings. Granite a must-have? You'll find it in all the kitchens and bathrooms. Need high-end appliances? There's stainless steel in the kitchen, plus a washer and dryer included in each unit. Carpet a deal-breaker? Stained concrete or plank wood are the floor materials of choice.

    Certain units even come outfitted with especially swank touches, such as custom closets, wine fridges, wood-framed mud rooms, and vertical spa shower/tub combos.

    And that's all just in your own residence. The community itself boasts such perks as a clubroom with billiards and shuffleboard, resort-style pools and cabanas, and courtyard grilling and outdoor gaming areas (count sand volleyball among the courts). On the fifth floor, an open-air amenity deck mixes a business center with skyline views. A gym filled with state-of-the-art fitness equipment also boasts internet televisions, workout tracking, and a yoga studio. The dog park gives Fido nearly an acre of land to run out his energy, plus there's a dog wash for spiffing up after playtime. Or you both can venture offsite to take advantage of the nearby 40-plus miles of hike and bike trails. And if your bicycle needs a tune-up, there's an onsite repair and storage center.

    Alexan Central is open now, but you'll want to reserve your spot for the grand opening celebration in July. The theme "A Taste of CityLine at Alexan Central" promises tasty bites from the neighboring restaurants, along with signature spirits, live music, tours, a grand prize giveaway, and much more. Visit www.alexancentral.com to make sure you're there for all the fun.

    Each unit has minimum 9.5-foot-high ceilings.

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    the renter generation

    Dallas declared a top-20 hotspot for Gen Z renters in new report

    Amber Heckler
    Mar 17, 2026 | 10:58 am
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    The overwhelming majority of Dallas Gen Zers are renters.

    A new report has confirmed what most Dallas-based Gen Zers already know: Homeownership rates aren’t looking good for the Zoomer generation. In fact, over 88 percent of all Gen Zers in Dallas-Fort Worth are renters, not homeowners, according to a new Rentcafe study.

    The housing report analyzed the U.S. hotspots where Gen Zers (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) are renting versus buying their homes. Using homeownership and renting data across 97 U.S. metros, RentCafe’s analysts determined which cities have had the biggest gains in Gen Z renters and homeowners from 2018-2023.

    Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 16 in the national comparison of metros where nearly all Gen Z individuals rent. The study’s findings show there were 189,461 Gen Z households who were renters in 2023.

    The prevalence of Gen Z renters in DFW has skyrocketed over the last five years; there were only 26,251 DFW-based Gen Z renter households in 2018.

    During the same five-year period, the rate of Gen Z homeowners in DFW grew from 2,048 to 25,002 households. But that only represents 11.66 percent of the entire Gen Z population in the Metroplex, RentCafe found.

    Unsurprisingly, affordability is one of the biggest hurdles that the younger generation faces when it comes to homeownership. It can be hard to feel optimistic about buying a starter home when even Post Malone's modest childhood home in Grapevine hit the market for more than half a million dollars.

    RentCafe adds that metros with good job opportunities (and good pay), recreational activities, and good schools are top-of-mind for Gen Zers that want to settle down in one place.

    “And it’s not just the big coastal cities that offer these things,” the report’s author wrote. “While major hubs like New York City and Boston still attract Gen Z renters, the real growth is happening in the South.”

    A separate housing affordability report hinted Dallas home prices are starting to cool off after a two-year price surge, which could bring relief to homebuyers of all ages. According to the latest market insight from the MetroTex Association of Realtors, housing prices in Dallas County have dipped 2.8 percent since last February, to $359,695.

    Gen Z renter and homeownership rates in other Texas cities
    The meteoric rise in Gen Z renters is not just happening in Dallas — every major city in Texas is seeing similar shifts in their renter populations.

    Austin has the second-highest share of Gen Z renters in Texas, and it ranked No. 6 among U.S. metros where nearly all Gen Zers are renters. A surprising 91.56 percent of all Gen Z individuals living in the Austin area rent, and only 8.44 percent are homeowners. Out of the total 102,323 Gen Z households living in the metro, 93,687 are renters, while the remaining 8,636 own their homes.

    In Houston, 162,305 Gen Z households are renters and 27,093 are homeowners. That means about 86 percent of all Gen Z households rent, and 14 percent own homes.

    San Antonio, on the other hand, is home to one of the highest rates of Gen Z homeowners in the state. About 20 percent of Gen Z San Antonians are already homeowners, while the remaining 79.57 percent are renters. That adds up to about 13,862 Gen Z homeowners, and 53,998 renters.

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