Living in DeSoto, Texas

DeSoto is at the heart of community.

Enjoy living in a city with an engaged, diverse population where the cost of living is low and the quality of life is high. The City of DeSoto provides ample opportunities for you to live well and become part of our All-America City.

You can have that small-town feel even while you are close to the big-city attractions of Dallas. Just a 15-minute drive north lets you enjoy the art museums, cultural events, concerts and sports events. Afterwards, you can escape the traffic and noise as you head home to DeSoto.

City government is civic-minded and provides numerous services, facilities and events to foster a tightly knit, stable community. With a cost of living in line with the national average, DeSoto has much to offer in recreation, housing, healthcare, education and more. In fact, generation after generation of hard-working families choose to stay in our city or return after college to build a career and family.

City of DeSoto – Soaring For Excellence

We are proud to display these accreditations and awards:

The DeSoto Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) since 1993.

DeSoto Parks & Recreation received Accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation for Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) in 2016.

DeSoto Fire Rescue was awarded the coveted ISO 1 Rating for Fire Protection in 2016 resulting in lower commercial insurance rates for DeSoto businesses.

DeSoto’s Financial Services Department has been presented with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Assoc. (GFOA) for over 27 consecutive tears. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting. The Financial Services Department has also received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation award for over 21 years.

For the second year in a row, DeSoto’s Information Technology Department received the prestigious Digital Cities Award for cities with a population under 75,000. This award recognizes outstanding use of technology in providing service to our citizens.

The DeSoto Public Library received the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award in 2017 from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association.

The City of DeSoto is an “All America” City. The National Civic League annually presents the award to ten communities in the United States. It recognizes those whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results. DeSoto strives to continue to embody the accomplishments that earned the award in 2006.

Why We Love DeSoto

“Brittle-Brittle is a family-owned and -operated candy and snack manufacturer. We recently decided on an expansion and were drawn to DeSoto primarily by the logistics. The location was a no-brainer. Once we met with the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, it was clear they wanted our business as much as we wanted to be here. The City went above and beyond and helped facilitate our move here. We could not be happier with the City of DeSoto and our decision to become part of this business community.”

Jim Brown, Co-Owner, Brittle-Brittle

“DW Distribution is a 3rd-generation, family-owned business, with 6 decades of experience. We distribute residential building products throughout Texas and surrounding states. We came to DeSoto in 1999 based on its affordability, a valuable incentive package, its access to major highways and roads, as well as a plentiful workforce. It has been a great decision for our company. DW Distribution would recommend DeSoto to anyone looking to capitalize on those same benefits. The DeSoto Economic Development Corporation has been outstanding to work with. We have not only made facility investments, but we will be looking to make ongoing investments in the future.”

Nathan Potter, CEO, DW Distribution

“Diab Americas LP would like to thank the DEDC for their support and participation in Diab's growth during the companies 30+ years in Desoto.

Diab is proud to be part of a community where business and government can work as partners.”

Anders Berg, President – Diab Americas LP

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Living in DeSoto, Texas

DeSoto is at the heart of community.

City of DeSoto – Soaring For Excellence

Why We Love DeSoto

Jim Brown, Co-Owner, Brittle-Brittle

Nathan Potter, CEO, DW Distribution

“Diab Americas LP would like to thank the DEDC for their support and participation in Diab's growth during the companies 30+ years in Desoto.

Diab is proud to be part of a community where business and government can work as partners.”

Anders Berg, President – Diab Americas LP

Let's get to work together

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Questions about relocating or expanding in DeSoto? Call us at 972.230.9611.

DeSoto is at the heart of community.

City of DeSoto – Soaring For Excellence

Why We Love DeSoto

Jim Brown, Co-Owner, Brittle-Brittle

Nathan Potter, CEO, DW Distribution

“Diab Americas LP would like to thank the DEDC for their support and participation in Diab's growth during the companies 30+ years in Desoto. Diab is proud to be part of a community where business and government can work as partners.”

Anders Berg, President – Diab Americas LP

Let's get to work together

Person Completing this Form:

Company:

Questions about relocating or expanding in DeSoto? Call us at 972.230.9611.

“Diab Americas LP would like to thank the DEDC for their support and participation in Diab's growth during the companies 30+ years in Desoto.

Diab is proud to be part of a community where business and government can work as partners.”