[stomachmonkey]

Dallas is meh.

Generally safe no matter where you are.

Dallas itself is a somewhat boring city. Nothing even close to Austin vibe which my wife and I describe as "someone took the East Village and stuck cowboy boots on it". Besides Deep Ellum I don't know of much else going on for young people.

Personally I'd say Ft Worth but you don't want to do a daily commute from Ft Worth to Dallas, it would suck.

If he is working in Dallas proper i'd suggest living in an outlier community like Las Colinas.

New modern apt complexes with great amenities, pools, gyms, often community hosted social events.

A variety of public transport options so commuting into the city is cake.

Easier access to Ft Worth.

Stuff to do in the area like Toyota Music Factory and good restaurants.

And, depending on where he is coming from, a really great value.

I'd suggest looking along the 114 corridor between DFW and Dallas.