Finance and Insurance in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Metro Market Score 64.7 (Difficult), ranked #269 of 331 metros. 13,024 establishments, 244,112 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national finance and insurance average.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is a specialized hub for finance and insurance, with a location quotient of 1.50 and industry concentration in the bottom quartile. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.
13,024 Finance and Insurance Firms in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington vs Texas Statewide
How this metro's finance and insurance market compares to Texas overall. The state ranks #25/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | TX Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.7 Difficult | 50.4 Elevated |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #269 of 331 metros | #25 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
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Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.