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Cedar Hill

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Prosperity 72 · 26% of scoreSchools 74 · 18% of scoreSafety 64 · 18% of scoreLifestyle 78 · 12% of scoreMarket 75 · 8% of scoreAffordability 89 · 6% of scoreCommute 59 · 6% of scoreGrowth 64 · 6% of score
72BGood
Realust Score
72 from eight categories
Momentum 67 · Growing +14 since 2020
−1.1%Home prices, 1 yr
+11.9%Home prices, 5 yr
  • Prosperity72
  • Schools74
  • Safety64
  • Lifestyle78
  • Market75
  • Affordability89
  • Commute59
  • Growth64

Comparevs DeSotovs Duncanvillevs Grand Prairievs Dallasvs Glenn Heights

Cedar Hill

Realust Score
72
↘ -1.1% 1-year
↗ +11.9% 5-year
'20'21'22'23'24'25
Growing • 67% velocity

💡 Market Insights

🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 84 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
🤝
Typical Negotiations
Homes selling at 97.9% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.
👥
Healthy Buyer Activity
29% of homes are under contract.
🏠
Active Development
27% new construction — good mix of new and existing homes.

Home Prices

$176Per Sq Ft
$295,000Starter Home
$312,520Median Price
$898,000Premium Home

Market Trends

🏠 Home Prices
↓ -1.1%
1-Year Change
+11.9%
5-Year Change
🏢 Rent Prices
↑ +2.4%
1-Year Change
+31%
5-Year Change
📊 Home values are stable while rents are slightly up. (Source: Redfin, Zillow)

Market Health

137Active Listings
84Median Days on Market
28.6%Under Contract
18.5%Price Reduced
97.9%Sale-to-List Ratio
🔥 Seller's market: about 3.7 months of homes for sale, so expect less room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$264/moCheaper to Buy
3.7 moSeller's market
7.7%Rental Yield
3.1xIncome to Buy
-22%vs Region Avg
🏠 Remote Work Fit 80
Excellent for remote workers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 55
Good for families
💼 Investment 100
Strong potential

Typical Home

2,783Sq Ft
3.9Beds
3.2Baths
37,255Lot Sq Ft
2001Year Built
2.2-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family85.5%
Townhome2%
Condo0%

Common Features

Pool12.5%
Garage84.5%
Single Story43%
Fireplace60%
Central Air56.5%
Waterfront3.5%

Costs & Ownership

$1,731Est. Monthly Payment
$1,995Median Rent
$57/moAvg HOA Fee
38%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

0.1%Rental VacancyLow (Good)
0/10Low Risk
26.5%New Construction
$101,679Per Bedroom
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Sparse Suburban
Best For: Suburban Families Nature & Outdoor Lovers Commuters to Dallas or Duncanville ★ Remote Workers

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly6
Outdoor Activities6
Nightlife5.3
Health & Fitness5.3
Diversity8
Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants
60+Parks
33Gyms
9Grocery
27Coffee
23Bars
1Theaters
60+Daycares
12Hospitals
25Pharmacies
60+Dentists
2Libraries
60+Dog Parks
3Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Cedar Hill, weighted by where people live. #43 of 84 cities. Its most walkable areas reach 61, and 6% of residents live somewhere walkable (50+).

18Walk Score
33Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Cedar Hill has two centers. The historic downtown is a few blocks around Cedar Street, Houston Street and Main Street, with tiny Pioneer Park (600 Cedar St.) at its corner.

3,770Acres of parks, greenbelts and preserves in the city system (52 parks, per the city)14
60+ miTrails citywide, per the city14,15
22 minDrive to downtown Dallas, off-peak72
37 minDrive to DFW Airport, off-peak72
ISO 1Fire protection class, top rating, since Jan 202156
CCedar Hill ISD 2026 TEA rating63

Day-to-day Cedar Hill1,6,7,16,17,25,27,38,41,42,44,45,46,47,49,50,53,55,58

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  1. 1Sam's Pizza & Pasta
  2. 2Babe's Chicken Dinner House
  3. 3Phat Girlz BBQ & Catering
  4. 4Sneaux Nola Snowballs
  5. 51846 Coffee
  6. 6Olive Garden
  7. 7Hillside Village
  8. 8Cedar Hill Market
  9. 9Kroger
  10. 10Albertsons
  11. 11Walmart Supercenter
  12. 12ALDI
  13. 13Pioneer Park (downtown square)
  14. 14Virginia Weaver Park / The Lagoon
  15. 15Crawford Park
  16. 16Cedar Hill State Park
  17. 17Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
  18. 18Cedar Hill High School
  19. 19W.S. Permenter Middle School
  20. 20Bessie Coleman Middle School
  21. 21Highlands Elementary
  22. 22Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+
  23. 23CareNow Urgent Care
  24. 24Government Center (City Hall, Police)
  25. 25Traphene Hickman Library
  26. 26Fire Station 211 / Fire Administration
Food & coffeeShopsParksSchoolsHealth careCity servicesLocations are approximate.

30 most useful places. Off the map (farther out): Valley Ridge Park, Lester Lorch Nature Preserve, Lake Ridge Elementary, Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

Cedar Hill's year, month by month2,9,10,11,12,13

MonthEventWhere
MayHead for the Hills Bike RallyHillside Village area, 305 W. FM 1382
June (Fridays)Music in the Park, freeValley Ridge Park amphitheater
JuneBest Southwest Juneteenth (Cedar Hill hosted in 2024)Valley Ridge Park
SeptemberLatinFestValley Ridge Park
OctoberOld Settlers Reunion (Friday night)Historic downtown
October (2nd Sat.)Country Day on the Hill, since 1937: parade, crafts, musicHistoric downtown
Late OctoberScare on the SquareHistoric downtown square
Nov-DecVillage Lights and tree lightingHillside Village
Early DecemberHoliday on the Hill and city tree lighting; Holiday MarketHistoric downtown

Recurring events from city, tourism and news sources dated 2023-2025. No 2026 dates were confirmed. Check the city calendar.

Drive times from central Cedar Hill72

  • Downtown Dallas17.2 mi22 min
  • Dallas Medical District20.2 mi26 min
  • Arlington Entertainment District18.0 mi28 min
  • Dallas Love Field22.7 mi32 min
  • Las Colinas23.0 mi33 min
  • DFW Airport26.2 mi37 min
  • Downtown Fort Worth30.8 mi41 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine from 32.589, -96.956. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby7,40,41,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,52,53,56,58,59

NeedIn Cedar HillNearest outside town
Full groceryKroger, Albertsons (FM 1382); Walmart Supercenter (Uptown Blvd.); ALDI (E. Belt Line)Costco, 250 W. Hwy 67, Duncanville
PharmacyWalgreens, 2 CVS, plus Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart pharmacies-
Hospital / ERNone (one freestanding ER listing, not confirmed open)Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas (~12 min), Level III trauma
Urgent careBSW Urgent Care+ (642 Uptown Blvd.); CareNow (345 N. Hwy 67)-
LibraryTraphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail (opened 2024)-
Big-box / mall shoppingHillside Village, 305 W. FM 1382-
Lake / campingCedar Hill State Park on Joe Pool Lake-
Public poolThe Lagoon, Virginia Weaver Park-
Ambulance / fireCedar Hill FD: 4 stations, 3 MICUs, ISO Class 1-

Store and clinic listings come from directories and news dated 2023-2026.

Read the full local life guide

Historic downtown and Hillside Village

Cedar Hill has two centers. The historic downtown is a few blocks around Cedar Street, Houston Street and Main Street, with tiny Pioneer Park (600 Cedar St.) at its corner. The town dates to 1846.

Downtown is mostly small, local businesses. Sam's Pizza & Pasta (601 Cedar St.) has served the area for more than 30 years. Babe's Chicken Dinner House is at 200 S. Main St., Phat Girlz BBQ at 107 S. Main St. and 1846 Coffee at 610 Cedar St. Cedar Hill Market (208 Houston St.), Decor on the Hill (608 Cedar St.) and Corner Square Quilts (702 Cedar St.) are among the shops. The Cedar Hill Roller Rink is at 202 N. Main St.

Most chain retail sits at Hillside Village, an open-air center at 305 W. FM 1382 with about 458,600 sq ft and anchors including Dick's Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and H&M. Tenants were still renovating space there in 2026. An Olive Garden opened in April 2026 at 311 N. Clark Rd., filling a long-empty restaurant site.

A year built around downtown and Valley Ridge Park

Country Day on the Hill is the main event. It began in 1937 and is held downtown on the second Saturday of October, with a morning parade, craft booths, a petting zoo and live music. The 87th edition ran in October 2024. The Old Settlers Reunion has been held downtown the evening before.

Late October brings Scare on the Square, a downtown trick-or-treat night. Holiday on the Hill, with Santa photos and the city tree lighting, was held downtown on Dec. 4, 2025, with a shuttle from the JCPenney lot. Hillside Village runs its own Village Lights tree lighting.

Valley Ridge Park hosts the larger summer events. In past years these included a Friday-night Music in the Park series in June, the Best Southwest Juneteenth celebration (2024) and LatinFest in September (2023). We did not find 2026 dates for these.

Parks, trails and Joe Pool Lake

The city says it has 52 parks and greenbelts covering about 3,770 acres. Valley Ridge Park (2850 Park Ridge Dr.) is the largest city park at 164 acres. It has 18 soccer fields, 10 baseball and softball fields, 3 football fields, a 2,000-seat amphitheater, a fishing pond and a 1.5-mile trail. Virginia Weaver Park (631 Somerset Dr., 27.6 acres) has an inclusive playground, a softball complex and The Lagoon, a city pool with a lazy river and slide that opened in 2023. Crawford Park (401 Straus Rd.) has lighted tennis and basketball courts.

The city lists more than 60 miles of trails. Its named paved trails total about 11 miles, led by the 3.6-mile Lake Ridge Trail and the 3.2-mile Red Oak Creek Trail. The 1.4-mile Signature Trail links the library to Hillside Village.

Cedar Hill State Park (1570 W. FM 1382) sits on Joe Pool Lake, about 6 minutes from downtown. It has 350 campsites, a swimming beach, two boat ramps and the DORBA mountain bike trail. Day entry is $7 for adults. Next door, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (1206 FM 1382) covers more than 200 acres, and the city's Cedar Mountain Preserve adds 110 acres.

Errands are mostly in town

Groceries are close. Kroger (235 E. FM 1382) and Albertsons (427 E. FM 1382) are near Hillside Village, Walmart Supercenter is at 621 Uptown Blvd., and ALDI is at 805 E. Belt Line Rd. Both supermarkets and Walmart have pharmacies, and Walgreens and two CVS stores are in town too. Costco is just north in Duncanville.

Cedar Hill has no hospital. The closest is Methodist Charlton Medical Center (3500 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas), a Level III trauma center about 12 minutes away. In town, Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ is at 642 Uptown Blvd. and CareNow is at 345 N. Hwy 67.

City Hall, police and the school district office share the Government Center at 285 Uptown Blvd. The Traphene Hickman Library (450 Pioneer Trail) opened in April 2024. It sits in a 3.5-acre park and has a rooftop deck, a podcast studio and the city's history museum.

Schools

Most of the city is in Cedar Hill ISD. Parts of town are zoned to Duncanville ISD or Midlothian ISD, so check the address. CHISD has 11 campuses: six elementaries, three middle schools and two high schools. Collegiate Prep (PK-5) is a choice campus that admits by application and lottery. The district was rated C for 2026. Among campuses, Collegiate High School is rated A, Collegiate Prep and Collegiate Academy B, and Cedar Hill High School C. Life School runs a K-6 charter campus at 129 W. Wintergreen Rd., and Trinity Christian School (PK-12) is at 1231 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Getting around and public safety

US 67 runs through town and FM 1382 crosses it near Hillside Village. Off-peak, downtown Dallas is about 22 minutes away, Arlington's stadium district about 28, Love Field about 32, DFW Airport about 37 and downtown Fort Worth about 41. Rush hour adds time. We did not confirm any public transit.

Cedar Hill Fire Department runs four stations and three MICU ambulances with 24-hour advanced life support. EMS made up more than 70% of its calls, which reached 6,653 in 2025. Its ISO Class 1 rating took effect in 2021; only about 0.5% of rated departments have it. The police department, at 285 Uptown Blvd., lists 66 officers.

Not confirmed yet

  • 2026 dates for Country Day on the Hill, Holiday on the Hill, Music in the Park, Scare on the Square and LatinFest.
  • Whether Cedar Hill hosts the Best Southwest Juneteenth in 2026 (the event appears to rotate among cities).
  • 2026 TEA ratings for the six campuses not shown here (Highlands, High Pointe, Lake Ridge, Plummer, Waterford Oaks, Coleman, Permenter); only 2025 grades are listed for them.
  • Grade spans for CHISD elementary and middle campuses other than Collegiate Prep (PK-5).
  • Street addresses for Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy, Collegiate High School and Collegiate Prep.
  • Whether TotalCare Emergency Room (850 N. Hwy 67) is still operating.
  • Details for Bear Creek, Community Center, Highlands South and Parkerville parks and the greenbelts (city pages failed to load).
  • Public transit service (STAR Transit or other) in Cedar Hill.
  • Post office address.
  • The city's 52-park count vs. the 33 parks listed in its own park menu.

Questions people ask

Is there a hospital in Cedar Hill, TX?

No. The nearest full hospital is Methodist Charlton Medical Center at 3500 W. Wheatland Rd. in Dallas, a Level III trauma center with a 24/7 ER, about 12 minutes away. In town there are urgent care clinics on Uptown Blvd. and Hwy 67.

How far is Cedar Hill from downtown Dallas?

About 17 miles. That's roughly 22 minutes off-peak by our routing estimate, and longer at rush hour. DFW Airport is about 37 minutes and downtown Fort Worth about 41.

What grocery stores are in Cedar Hill?

Kroger and Albertsons on FM 1382, a Walmart Supercenter on Uptown Blvd. and ALDI on E. Belt Line Rd. Costco is just north in Duncanville.

What school district is Cedar Hill in?

Mostly Cedar Hill ISD, rated C for 2026. Some parts of the city are zoned to Duncanville ISD or Midlothian ISD, so check the address.

When is Country Day on the Hill?

Usually the second Saturday of October, in the historic downtown. The festival started in 1937 and has a parade, craft booths and live music.

Can you swim or camp at Joe Pool Lake in Cedar Hill?

Yes. Cedar Hill State Park (1570 W. FM 1382) has a swim beach, boat ramps, fishing jetties and 350 campsites. Adult day entry is $7.

How many parks does Cedar Hill have?

The city says 52 parks and greenbelts on about 3,770 acres, with more than 60 miles of trails. The largest city park is 164-acre Valley Ridge Park.

Does Cedar Hill have its own fire department and ambulance?

Yes. Cedar Hill Fire Department runs four stations and three MICU ambulances, and holds an ISO Class 1 rating.

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Seasonal Temperatures

January57°40° low
April74°56° low
July95°77° low
October78°59° low

Annual Conditions

214Sunny Days/Year
151Rainy Days/Year
52.1"Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Safety Overview

C+Safety Grade
1.58Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents
17.45Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault104.27
Robbery36.8
Murder6.14
Rape32.71
Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary134.94
Theft1361.66
Vehicle Theft276.01
Rates per 100,000 residents

Income

$101,909Median Household
$121,399Average Household
$42,128Per Capita

Employment

7.4%Unemployment Rate
+0.7%Job Growth / yr
10.0%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+
27.0%
$100k-$150k
23.5%
$75k-$100k
12.9%
$50k-$75k
13.5%
$25k-$50k
13.5%
Under $25k
9.4%

School District

Cedar Hill ISDPrimary District
BDistrict Grade
Top 66%State Ranking

Schools

6Elementary
3Middle
2High School

🏆 Top-Rated Schools (2 A-rated schools in Cedar Hill)

🎒 Elementary Schools
LAKERIDGE EL
C
(78)
WATERFORD OAKS EL
D
(67)
📚 Middle Schools
W S PERMENTER MIDDLE
C
(77)
BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE
D
(69)
🎓 High Schools
CEDAR HILL COLLEGIATE H S
A
(97)
HIGHLANDS EL
B
(81)
Source: Texas Education Agency 2024-25 Accountability Ratings

Academic Info

15.9:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

91.1%Graduation RateB
7.3%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

100%Took SAT/ACT
9.9%College ReadyD
16.9%TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT  |  TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Mobility Scores

18Walk Score
33Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Commute

31Avg Minutes
74.4%Drive Alone
8.2%Carpool
15.1%Work from Home

Distance To

17.8 miDowntown Dallas
23.5 miDFW Airport
23.1 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

3Public Stations
0DC Fast Ports
10Level 2 Ports
Networks: Blink Network

Drive to major employers from Cedar Hill

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Cedar Hill, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington31 min28 min19.1 mi
Downtown DallasDallas33 min21 min17.8 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas35 min24 min19.3 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth36 min28 min22.4 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas37 min23 min18.6 mi
Uptown DallasDallas38 min23 min18.9 mi
DFW AirportDFW40 min37 min27.9 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas40 min23 min21.5 mi
Show all 36 workplaces
Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving41 min27 min26.5 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving43 min29 min27.1 mi
McKessonLas Colinas44 min29 min29.1 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth46 min37 min31.3 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas46 min29 min23.7 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field46 min29 min24.8 mi
SMUUniversity Park48 min30 min23.5 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas51 min31 min28.9 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth54 min46 min40.3 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake55 min43 min38.5 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake55 min44 min39.6 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth59 min50 min47.2 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas59 min33 min27.9 mi
Legacy WestPlano61 min39 min38.5 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano62 min41 min39.3 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano63 min42 min39.1 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson63 min36 min33.5 mi
Capital OnePlano64 min42 min41.2 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano64 min40 min39.2 mi
The StarFrisco64 min42 min41.7 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano64 min42 min40.3 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco65 min43 min41.2 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano65 min42 min39.8 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson65 min39 min34.9 mi
UT DallasRichardson69 min42 min34.5 mi
University of North TexasDenton77 min57 min56.1 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton78 min59 min56 mi
RaytheonMcKinney82 min54 min51.2 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall100
Housing113
Utilities97
Groceries100
Transportation102
Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142
💧 Water $52
🔥 Gas $44
📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate
2.2%Property Tax Rate

Most Cedar Hill homes sit in Dallas County and Cedar Hill ISD. They pay five taxing units: Cedar Hill ISD at 1.1279, the city at 0.6364, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.2120 and Dallas College at 0.1066.

2.30%Base 2025 tax rate, Dallas County side in Cedar Hill ISD (city + ISD + county + Parkland + Dallas College), before exemptions1,3
$357,496Average taxable value of a Cedar Hill homestead, 2025 (city notice)5
~$521/moEstimated 2025 property tax on that home with a standard homestead, no PID1,5
+$30/moAdded cost in one of the city's five PIDs ($0.10 per $100)14
~$160/moCity water + sewer at 7,000 gallons, before trash (new-account sewer charge)18
$22.09/moCity trash and recycling (Waste Management), under 65; $17.33 for 65+21

Where a typical Cedar Hill homestead tax bill goes (2025)1,2,5

$6,256/yr
  • Cedar Hill ISD$2,453/yr
  • City of Cedar Hill$2,275/yr
  • Dallas County$616/yr
  • Parkland Hospital$606/yr
  • Dallas College$305/yr

Homestead at $357,496 (city average taxable value), Dallas County side, Cedar Hill ISD, owner under 65, no PID. A city PID adds $357.

Base 2025 tax rate: Cedar Hill vs. nearby cities3,4

  • DeSoto2.44%
  • Lancaster2.36%
  • Cedar Hill (Dallas Co., CHISD)2.30%
  • Glenn Heights (Dallas Co.)2.27%
  • Grand Prairie (GPISD)2.26%
  • Duncanville2.24%
  • Midlothian2.02%
  • Cedar Hill (Ellis Co., MISD)2.01%

Dallas County rows include county, Parkland and Dallas College (0.534075). Ellis County rows include only Ellis County (0.273992) and may omit an ESD. Excludes PIDs.

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,5,18,21,23,25

$900/mo
  • Property tax (homestead, no PID)$521/mo
  • Electric (1,000 kWh, Realust estimate)$145/mo
  • Sewer (new-account charge)$92/mo
  • Water (7,000 gal)$68/mo
  • Internet (AT&T from)$50/mo
  • Trash + HHW$24/mo

Insurance, gas and HOA are not included. Lake Ridge HOA would add about $21–31.

Utility providers in Cedar Hill18,20,21,22,23,24,25

ServiceProviderCostNotes
ElectricOncor wires; choose a retail providerAbout 14.5¢/kWh averageHILCO co-op may serve some edge areas (confirm by address)
WaterCity of Cedar Hill$22.50 base + $7.50 per 1,000 gal$90 deposit; 65+ base $19.50
SewerCity of Cedar Hill$22.75 base + $11.60 per 1,000 galWinter averaging; new accounts start at $92.35
Trash & recyclingWaste Management via city bill$22.09 ($17.33 for 65+) + $1.67 HHWWeekly trash and recycling, monthly bulk
Natural gasAtmos EnergyNot retrieved
InternetSpectrum, AT&T Fiber, 5G and fixed wirelessFrom $20–50/moFiber reaches 58.8% of the city
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The tax bill is the biggest hidden cost

Most Cedar Hill homes sit in Dallas County and Cedar Hill ISD. They pay five taxing units: Cedar Hill ISD at 1.1279, the city at 0.6364, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.2120 and Dallas College at 0.1066. All rates are per $100 of value. Together that is 2.30% before exemptions, higher than Duncanville and Grand Prairie but lower than DeSoto and Lancaster.

Exemptions matter. The school district takes $140,000 off a homestead's value. Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each take 20%. The city gives no general homestead exemption, so it taxes full value. Owners 65 and older get $30,000 off from the city, $60,000 from Cedar Hill ISD plus a school tax ceiling, and $100,000 from each Dallas County unit.

At the city's 2025 average homestead value of $357,496, the bill comes to about $6,260 a year, or $521 a month. That is an effective rate of about 1.75%. The same house as a rental would owe about $8,220.

For 2026, Cedar Hill ISD adopted a lower rate of 1.1195. The city proposed 0.638999, slightly above 2025, and its budget page says the adopted rate raises operating taxes by an effective 3.5%.

PIDs, not MUDs

Cedar Hill has five public improvement districts: High Pointe, Waterford Oaks, Winding Hollow, Windsor Park and Cedar Crest. Each adds $0.10 per $100 of value to the tax bill, about $357 a year on a $357,000 home. High Pointe alone covers about a dozen subdivisions, including Braeglen, Bradford Park, Cumberland and Pinnacle. No MUD inside the city appeared on the 2025 Dallas CAD rate sheet.

The Ellis County corner costs less in tax

A small southern part of the city lies in Ellis County, where some addresses are in Midlothian ISD. There the county rate is 0.2740 and there is no hospital or college district, so the base rate is about 2.01%. The same homestead would owe roughly $5,640 a year. Ellis County figures here come from title-company sheets, so confirm by address.

Water and sewer cost more than most expect

The city charges $22.50 a month for water, including the first 1,000 gallons, plus $7.50 per 1,000 gallons after that. Sewer costs $22.75 plus $11.60 per 1,000 gallons, based on your winter water use. New accounts start at a flat $92.35 sewer charge until the next recalculation. A home using 7,000 gallons pays about $160 a month for water and sewer. Owners 65 and older who use little water get lower base charges.

Trash and recycling from Waste Management add $22.09 a month, plus $1.67 for household hazardous waste pickup. The deposit for a new water account is $90.

Electric, gas and internet

Cedar Hill is on Oncor's lines, so most residents shop for a retail electric plan. The average residential rate in late October 2026 was about 14.5¢ per kWh, or about $145 for 1,000 kWh. HILCO Electric Cooperative serves parts of Dallas and Ellis counties and supplies some city facilities; check whether an address is on co-op lines. Atmos Energy provides natural gas.

Spectrum cable reaches nearly the whole city, and AT&T Fiber reaches about 80% of it, starting at $50 a month. Fiber is available to about 59% of the city.

HOA dues and commute

Lake Ridge listings show annual HOA dues of $250 to $375, depending on the section. Many older subdivisions use a city PID instead of, or in addition to, HOA dues.

The average Cedar Hill worker's commute is about 31 minutes, according to the Census Bureau.

Not confirmed yet

  • What is Cedar Hill's ACS median gross rent?
  • What share of city parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
  • What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $357,000 home in Cedar Hill?
  • What do Atmos Energy customers in Cedar Hill pay per month for gas?
  • Does the city charge a stormwater or drainage fee?
  • What are typical drive times and any toll costs to downtown Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth?
  • What are HOA dues in High Pointe, Windsor Park and Cedar Crest?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Cedar Hill, TX?

On the Dallas County side in Cedar Hill ISD, the 2025 base rate is about 2.30% (city 0.6364, Cedar Hill ISD 1.1279, Dallas County 0.2155, Parkland 0.2120, Dallas College 0.1066). In the Ellis County part with Midlothian ISD it is about 2.01%. A city PID adds 0.10.

How much are property taxes on a $357,000 home in Cedar Hill?

About $6,260 a year ($521 a month) with a standard homestead exemption and no PID, at 2025 rates. Inside a PID, about $6,610. As a non-homestead rental, about $8,220.

Does Cedar Hill have a homestead exemption?

The city has no general homestead exemption. It exempts $30,000 for owners 65 and older or disabled. Cedar Hill ISD exempts $140,000, and Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%.

How much is the water bill in Cedar Hill?

Water is $22.50 a month plus $7.50 per 1,000 gallons over 1,000. Sewer is $22.75 plus $11.60 per 1,000 gallons, based on winter use. At 7,000 gallons, water and sewer total about $160.

Who picks up trash in Cedar Hill?

Waste Management, under an exclusive city contract. It costs $22.09 a month ($17.33 for 65+) plus $1.67 for hazardous-waste pickup, with weekly trash and recycling.

Can I choose my electric provider in Cedar Hill?

In most of the city, yes. Oncor delivers the power and you pick a retail plan. Some edge areas may be on HILCO Electric Cooperative lines, which have no retail choice.

Does Cedar Hill have fiber internet?

In much of the city. AT&T Fiber covers about 80% and starts at $50 a month. Spectrum cable covers almost all of it.

What are PIDs in Cedar Hill?

Five public improvement districts (High Pointe, Waterford Oaks, Winding Hollow, Windsor Park and Cedar Crest) each add $0.10 per $100 of value to the property tax bill to fund neighborhood improvements.

Sources (30) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates (revised Nov. 5, 2025)
  2. Dallas County Tax Office, Tax Rates
  3. Republic Title, 2025 DFW Tax Rates and Exemptions
  4. Independence Title, Ellis County Tax Rates 2025
  5. City of Cedar Hill, 2026 Tax Rate Public Hearing Notice
  6. City of Cedar Hill, Notice About 2026 Tax Rates
  7. City of Cedar Hill, Budget for Year 2026-2027
  8. City of Cedar Hill, 2025 Tax Rate Public Hearing Notice
  9. Cedar Hill ISD, Resolution adopting 2026 tax rate (Aug. 17, 2026)
  10. Midlothian ISD, Tax Information
  11. Old Republic Title, Ellis County Homestead Exemptions 2024
  12. Wikipedia (mirror), Cedar Hill, Texas
  13. Wikipedia, Cedar Hill Independent School District
  14. City of Cedar Hill, Public Improvement District (PID)
  15. City of Cedar Hill, Windsor Park Public Improvement District
  16. City of Cedar Hill, Winding Hollow Public Improvement District
  17. City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Crest Public Improvement District
  18. City of Cedar Hill, Residential & Commercial Water/Sewer Rates
  19. City of Cedar Hill, New Residential Sewer Fee Adjustments
  20. City of Cedar Hill, Residential Water Service
  21. City of Cedar Hill, Trash & Recycling Rates
  22. City of Cedar Hill, Energy Usage
  23. EnergyBot, Cedar Hill electricity rates (Oct. 28, 2026)
  24. HILCO Electric Cooperative, home page (service counties)
  25. BroadbandNow, Internet providers in Cedar Hill, TX (data as of Oct. 28, 2026)
  26. Census Reporter, Cedar Hill, TX profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
  27. Home listing, Lake Ridge Sec 23 Ph A (JPAR)
  28. Home listing, Lake Ridge Sec 02 (Dustin Pitts)
  29. Home listing, Lake Ridge Sec 18-B
  30. Home listing, Waterford Oaks East Ph 2a (Dustin Pitts)

Public projects that will change daily life in Cedar Hill: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

0Under construction
3Approved
1Announced or proposed
Under constructionApprovedAnnouncedOpenMajor venue
ApprovedSpring 2027

Go Ape treetop park, Midtown

Cedar Hill approved a Go Ape zipline and ropes-course park in its Midtown district in Aug 2026; construction is expected to start by end of 2026.

Why it matters: A new outdoor family attraction near the Government Center.

Citywide

CultureMap Dallas, Aug 2026Checked Oct 2026
ApprovedDate TBD

Loop 9 (US 67 to I-35E)

TxDOT plans a 9.4-mile, six-lane frontage-road system on new location from US 67 to I-35E. Phase 1 is estimated at $342M; construction timing is TBD.

Why it matters: A new east-west route along the Dallas-Ellis county line.

Also in Glenn Heights · Ovilla

Citywide

TxDOT, Sep 2023Checked Oct 2026
ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Dallas County homelessness tax vote

County Prop A would raise the tax rate to $0.24865 per $100 from $0.2155 to fund homelessness reduction, incl. mental health treatment, support services and encampment resolution.

Why it matters: Higher county tax bill for Dallas County homeowners if it passes.

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Citywide

D Magazine, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026
ApprovedEst. spring 2029

US 67 interchange at Lake Ridge Pkwy

TxDOT will build an interchange where US 67 meets Lake Ridge Parkway, carrying the parkway over the highway, at an estimated $63.7M. TxDOT lists construction from summer 2026 to spring 2029.

Why it matters: Safer, signal-free US 67 trips for southwest Cedar Hill drivers.

Also in Grand Prairie

TxDOT Dallas District, Jun 2026Checked Oct 2026
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Cedar Hill dates to 1846, when Peters Colony settlers built around land given by Abraham Hart. It briefly served as the Dallas County seat until a tornado on April 29, 1856, killed at least nine people and destroyed most of the town; the seat moved to Dallas.

49,801Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 20252
52,897NCTCOG population estimate, Jan 1, 20265
274New housing units permitted in 2023, the most since 20133
5,877Cedar Hill ISD students (2026 state data), down 26.7% since 201624
$302,700Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $132,900 in 2011-2015)33,35
375Jobs at Pratt Industries' $253 million box plant, opened June 202319

Cedar Hill population, 1980-20251,2

6,8491980
20K1990
32K2000
45K2010
49K2020
49K2021 (est.)
48K2022 (est.)
49K2023 (est.)
50K2024 (est.)
50K2025 (est.)

1980-2020: decennial Census counts. NCTCOG's Jan 2026 estimate (52,897) and 2045 forecast are in the text, not charted.

New housing units permitted by the City of Cedar Hill3

423'05
637'06
204'07
67'08
28'09
85'10
31'11
63'12
477'13
106'14
99'15
67'16
54'17
67'18
225'19
101'20
74'21
259'22
274'23
247'24
174'25

Census Building Permits Survey, full calendar years. 2006, 2013 and 2019 include apartment buildings (176, 354 and 144 units). 2018 is partly imputed by the Bureau. January-September 2026: 140 units (not charted).

Cedar Hill ISD enrollment, actual and projected13

7,253'20*
7,120'21*
6,944'22*
6,334'23*
6,274'24*
6,076'25*
5,982'26*
5,849'27*
5,823'28*
5,782'29*
5,780'30*
5,778'34*

All figures from Zonda's Spring 2025 study for the district: October counts through 2024-25, projections after. Projected bars should be styled differently. State data shows 5,877 students in 2026, below the 6,076 projection.

New-home communities and big projects in and around Cedar Hill7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,22

CommunityDeveloper / builderPlanned sizeStatusLocation
Addison HillsLennar; Bloomfield HomesUp to 246 homes, 69 acresSelling1706-1710 Baldwin Dr, off S Duncanville Rd
Broadmoor VillageStarlight Homes126 lotsSelling805 Pourtales
Bear Creek / Bear Creek CrossingFirst Texas Homes450 lots (shared with DeSoto ISD area)Near sellout1506 Spring Hill Dr
Lake RidgeCustom builders2,506 lots (Cedar Hill and Grand Prairie)Building 30-50 a yearLake Ridge Pkwy at Joe Pool Lake
Balcones RanchWalton Global land; Meritage Homes856 lots per Zonda; 1,264 units in Walton planFirst homes late 2026Lake Ridge Pkwy west of US 67 (Cedar Hill/Midlothian)
StonehillD.R. Hortonn/pSold out1266 Quartzite St
Cottages at WaterfordRepublic Property Group (build-to-rent)n/pLeasing801 Bluestem Way
Wildwoodn/p268 lotsMostly builtn/p
Old Town Estatesn/p45 lotsUnder developmentn/p
Parks at Cedar Hilln/p66 lotsPlannedn/p
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Hillside Village ApartmentsTown Companies300 apartmentsUnder construction; residents fall 2027Hillside Village, US 67 at FM 1382
High Point 67 (industrial)Hillwood; Pratt IndustriesUp to 2 million sq ft, 184 acresPhase 1 built1649 S Highway 67

n/p = not published. Lot counts and status for most rows are from Zonda's Spring 2025 Cedar Hill ISD study and reflect the school district, not city limits.

Where growth is happening7,9,10,14,15,16,20,22,38

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  1. 1Addison Hills
  2. 2Broadmoor Village
  3. 3Bear Creek
  4. 4Stonehill
  5. 5Cottages at Waterford (build-to-rent)
  6. 6Lake Ridge
  7. 7Hillside Village (300 apartments planned)
  8. 8High Point 67 / Pratt Industries
  9. 9Cedar Hill State Park
NeighborhoodsProposedIndustrialParksLocations are approximate.

Jobs in ZIP codes near Cedar Hill36

  • 75201 Downtown Dallas92,848
  • 75050 Grand Prairie (north)41,725
  • 75235 Dallas (Love Field / Medical District)34,065
  • 75211 Dallas (west)21,026
  • 75207 Dallas (Design District)20,963
  • 75236 Dallas (Mountain Creek, next to Cedar Hill)15,492
  • 75115 DeSoto14,669
  • 76065 Midlothian12,513
  • 75104 Cedar Hill11,419
  • 75134 Lancaster7,463
  • 75116 Duncanville5,989

Units: paid employees. Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, March 2023 paid employees by workplace ZIP. ZIP areas do not match city limits. Excludes self-employed and most government workers.

Median home value (ACS 5-year)33,34,35

133K2011-15
169K2015-19
205K2017-21
246K2018-22
273K2019-23
303K2020-24

Owner estimates of value, nominal dollars, five-year averages.

Median household income (ACS 5-year)33,34,35

68K2011-15
72K2015-19
78K2017-21
84K2018-22
91K2019-23
102K2020-24

Nominal dollars.

Read the full growth story guide

From frontier town to commuter suburb

Cedar Hill dates to 1846, when Peters Colony settlers built around land given by Abraham Hart. It briefly served as the Dallas County seat until a tornado on April 29, 1856, killed at least nine people and destroyed most of the town; the seat moved to Dallas.

The town stayed small for a century: 1,848 people in 1960. Then Dallas spread south. Cedar Hill reached 19,976 by 1990 and 32,093 by 2000. Joe Pool Lake filled in 1986, and Cedar Hill State Park opened on its shore in 1991.

Population: slow and steady since 2010

The 2010 Census counted 45,028 people and the 2020 Census 49,148. The Census Bureau's estimates dip to 48,427 in 2022, then rise to 49,801 in July 2025, roughly flat for five years.

NCTCOG, the regional planning council, puts the city higher: 52,897 on January 1, 2026, up 1,113 in a year. Its older 2045 forecast of 91,657 residents would require about 15 times the recent yearly growth. No city projection was found. Treat the 2045 number as a ceiling, not a schedule.

Housing: a second wave of subdivisions

Cedar Hill permitted 423 homes in 2005 and 637 units in 2006, then far fewer: from 2008 through 2021 the yearly total topped 110 only in 2013 and 2019, both years with apartment buildings. Single-family building picked up again in 2022: 247 homes in 2022, 274 in 2023, 247 in 2024 and 174 in 2025. Through September 2026 the city permitted 140.

Today's active communities are Lennar's and Bloomfield's Addison Hills off South Duncanville Road (up to 246 homes), Starlight's Broadmoor Village (126 lots) and the long-running Lake Ridge on Joe Pool Lake. The next big one is Meritage's Balcones Ranch on Lake Ridge Parkway west of US 67, which straddles Cedar Hill and Midlothian and expects first homes in late 2026. It has a PID, so expect an extra assessment on top of the tax rate.

About 71% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. A Cedar Hill address can sit in Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Midlothian or DeSoto ISD, and Lake Ridge spans two cities. Confirm city, ISD and any PID by address.

What is driving it

Industry arrived along US 67. Hillwood's High Point 67 park, approved in 2021, can hold up to 2 million square feet on 184 acres. Its anchor, Pratt Industries, opened a $253 million box plant in June 2023 with 375 jobs.

Retail is centered on Hillside Village at US 67 and FM 1382, where 300 apartments are planned for 2027. TxDOT's Loop 9 would link US 67 in Cedar Hill to I-35E, starting with a two-lane frontage road, but has no construction date. By Census business counts, the largest job centers nearby are downtown Dallas, north Grand Prairie and the Love Field / Medical District area; the ZIP code next door in southwest Dallas (75236) has more payroll jobs than Cedar Hill's own.

Schools: shrinking district, new bond

Cedar Hill ISD had 8,182 students in 2010 and 7,253 in 2020-21. State data shows 5,877 in 2026. The district's demographer projects enrollment to level off near 5,800 through 2034-35.

Voters rejected bonds in November 2022 and May 2023 (the second by 62 votes), approved a tax rate election in November 2023, and passed a $282.4 million bond in May 2024 for repairs, buses and technology. The district adopted a deficit budget for 2026-27 and is weighing attendance-zone changes and possible campus consolidations, with a board vote set for December 14, 2026. Buyers should check which campus an address feeds, because that may change for 2027-28.

Values and incomes

Census survey data show the median owner-estimated home value rising from $132,900 (2011-2015) to $302,700 (2020-2024). Median household income rose from $67,669 to $101,909 over the same periods.

New homes cost more. Zonda put the average new-home price in the school district at $393,852 in 2024, and current builder prices run from about $297,000 at Broadmoor Village to $585,000 at Addison Hills.

Not confirmed yet

  • Which Cedar Hill ISD campuses will change attendance zones or consolidate for 2027-28 (board action Dec 14, 2026)?
  • When will TxDOT fund and build Loop 9 Segment A's first frontage road?
  • How much is the Balcones Ranch PID assessment per home?
  • Has the city adopted a newer comprehensive plan or population projection than the 2014 City Center plan?
  • Is a commuter rail stop on the BNSF line still planned?
  • What other tenants have filled High Point 67's remaining buildings?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Cedar Hill, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 49,801 residents on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG estimated 52,897 on January 1, 2026. The 2020 Census counted 49,148.

Is Cedar Hill growing?

Slowly. Census estimates show about 700 more residents from 2020 to 2025. Home building picked up after 2021, with 174 to 274 units permitted each year from 2022 to 2025.

What new home communities are in Cedar Hill?

Addison Hills (Lennar and Bloomfield), Broadmoor Village (Starlight Homes), Bear Creek (First Texas Homes) and Lake Ridge. Meritage's Balcones Ranch on Lake Ridge Parkway expects first homes in late 2026.

Did the Cedar Hill ISD bond pass?

Yes. Voters approved a $282.4 million bond on May 4, 2024, after bonds failed in November 2022 and May 2023.

Is Cedar Hill ISD closing schools?

No campus closes in 2026-27. The district is studying attendance zones and possible consolidations, with a board decision set for December 14, 2026.

What school district is Cedar Hill in?

Mostly Cedar Hill ISD. Parts of the city are in Duncanville, Midlothian and DeSoto ISDs. Check by address.

What major employers are in Cedar Hill?

The High Point 67 industrial park on US 67 holds Pratt Industries' box plant, which opened in 2023 with 375 jobs.

Sources (38) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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  2. U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates, Texas (sub-est2025_48.csv)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, annual place files, South Region (soYYYYa.txt, 2005-2025)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, South Region place file, year-to-date through Sept 2026 (so2609y.txt)
  5. NCTCOG, 2026 Population Estimates Publication (Jan 1, 2026)
  6. NCTCOG, 2045 Demographic Forecast, City Approximations (Oct 2017)
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  8. Dallas Morning News, Lennar plans 246 single-family home community in Cedar Hill (Feb 27, 2024)
  9. Bloomfield Homes, Addison Hills community page (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  10. Walton Global, Meritage receives unanimous approval for rezoning of Lake Ridge Parkway property (July 29, 2024)
  11. Walton Global, Phase 2 land sale at Lake Ridge Parkway in Ellis County (July 17, 2026)
  12. Walton Global, Lake Ridge Parkway master plan property page
  13. Zonda (formerly Templeton Demographics), Cedar Hill ISD Demographic Study, Spring 2025 (board document)
  14. Lake Ridge, Dallas County, Texas (Wikipedia)
  15. Jome, Stonehill by D.R. Horton, Cedar Hill (status as of Oct 20, 2025)
  16. Apartments.com, Covey Homes Waterford (Cottages at Waterford), Cedar Hill
  17. City of Cedar Hill, community newsletter, August 2021 (High Point 67)
  18. CommercialSearch, Hillwood secures 1 MSF lease for Dallas-area development (Pratt Industries at High Point 67)
  19. Dallas Innovates, New $253M advanced-manufacturing box plant brings 375 green-collar jobs to Cedar Hill (July 11, 2023)
  20. Traded, lease at High Point 67 Logistics Center, 1649 South Highway 67, Cedar Hill
  21. TxDOT, Loop 9 Segment A: US 67 to IH 35E, Dallas/Ellis Counties
  22. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, TABS2025026458: Hillside Village leasing office
  23. Business View Magazine, Cedar Hill Texas: Growing Responsibly (March 2017)
  24. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Cedar Hill ISD (state enrollment data, 2026)
  25. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Cedar Hill ISD (earlier release, 2023-24 enrollment)
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  37. Visit Cedar Hill, Historic Downtown
  38. Texas Parks & Wildlife, Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill at a glance

Cedar Hill, TX (Dallas County) has a Realust Score of 72/100, ranking tied for #61 of 84 North Texas cities. Key numbers: median home price $312,520, population 48,879, school rating 3.8/10.

What is Cedar Hill's Realust Score?

Cedar Hill has a Realust Score of 72 out of 100 (B, Good), which ranks tied for #61 of 84 North Texas cities.

How much does a home cost in Cedar Hill, TX?

The median home price in Cedar Hill is $312,520. Prices changed -1.1% over the past year and +11.9% over five years.

How good are the schools in Cedar Hill?

Cedar Hill's primary school district is Cedar Hill ISD (rated 3.8/10, district grade B, Top 66% in Texas). It scores 74/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is Cedar Hill, TX safe?

Cedar Hill has a safety grade of C+, with 1.58 violent and 17.45 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 64/100.

How long is the commute from Cedar Hill?

The average commute in Cedar Hill is 31 minutes. It is 17.8 mi to downtown Dallas and 23.5 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Cedar Hill, TX?

Cedar Hill has 48,879 residents, a change of +0.7% over five years. The median household income is $101,909.

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