QUALITY
OF LIFE

358+
Acres of Parks
93.7
Cost of Living Index
20+
Area Major League Stadiums & Music Venues

Kaufman’s location, 35 minutes from Downtown Dallas, provides access to one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the nation with a lower cost of living compared to other parts of the region. New homes can be purchased in Kaufman in the $300-500,000 range, with rental housing starting at $1,000 per month. Kaufman County’s cost of living index is 93.7, one of the lowest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Further, the State of Texas does not levy an income tax. The State of Texas’ cost of living is approximately 9% lower than the rest of the nation.
Over 3,000 new housing units are under construction across six new subdivisions and developments. National and regional builders offer homes primarily in the $300k-$500k range. Kaufman supports a diverse housing stock where people of all ages can thrive.

Kaufman provides opportunities and beautiful spaces that encourage a healthy lifestyle, with millions of dollars invested into a park system that features a scenic looped trail system, well-maintained baseball fields, and inviting green spaces where residents can gather, play, and stay active together.
Kaufman supports an 81 bed hospital, family care facilities, Urgent Care, and nursing homes for all your necessary medical needs.
Our city’s location in the Dallas region provides close proximity to six major league sports teams, and multiple world class music venues, theatres, museums, and amusement parks. There is always something to see and do throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Additional attractions, amenities, fine dining and shopping options abound. For more information about quality of life, attractions, and events in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, visit Say Yes to Dallas.
