North Texas, measured.
Realust is North Texas’s most comprehensive city intelligence platform. We help homebuyers make smarter decisions with deep, data-driven insight across 84 cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Unlike national platforms that spread thin across the country, we specialize exclusively in North Texas — giving you hyperlocal depth and up-to-date data you won’t find anywhere else.
By the numbers
National platforms know a little about everywhere. We know everything about here.
What we track
Demographics
Population, age distribution, education levels, household composition.
Economy
Income levels, employment, poverty rates, economic indicators.
Housing
Prices, market trends, active listings, home characteristics.
Education
School district ratings, graduation rates, student-teacher ratios.
Proximity
Walk scores, bike scores, transit access, commute times.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, safety grades, detailed incident breakdowns.
Lifestyle
Dining, nightlife, outdoor activities, family-friendliness, diversity.
Cost of Living
Relative costs, utilities, taxes, affordability metrics.
We turn all that complexity into clarity: momentum scores that show where markets are headed, livability grades you can trust, and side-by-side comparisons that make decisions obvious.
The Realust Score
Every city gets a single 0–100 score for overall quality and investment potential. It’s not a simple average — eight categories are weighted by how much they drive quality of life, and we don’t inflate grades to make everyone feel good.
- Prosperity26%
- Schools18%
- Safety18%
- Lifestyle12%
- Market8%
- Affordability6%
- Commute6%
- Growth6%
Homes above $450K also earn a fixed price-tier bonus, capped at 98.
Our data sources
U.S. Census Bureau
Demographics, income, education, population trends.
Walk Score
Transportation, commutes, walkability metrics and more.
SchoolDigger
School district ratings, graduation rates, enrollment data.
Lifestyle data providers
Amenity scores, area characteristics, quality of life metrics.
Zillow, Redfin & realtor.com
Active listings, pricing, market trends, days on market.
Crime & safety APIs
Incident rates, safety grades, crime breakdowns.
Why North Texas
National platforms cover 30,000+ cities. We cover 84 — and know them intimately.
- More complete data — we don’t skip smaller cities or leave gaps in coverage.
- Faster updates — we track all 84 cities more often than national competitors.
- Local expertise — DFW market dynamics, commute patterns, school district nuances.
- Better context — we know when a headline number doesn’t tell the full story.
We’re here because this market matters — and deserves specialized tools.
What makes us different
Zillow & Redfin
They focus on individual properties. We focus on city-level intelligence — helping you choose the right market before you start shopping for your next home.
Niche & NeighborhoodScout
National platforms spread thin across 30,000+ cities with shallow data. We’re a North Texas specialist with 288 data points per city across all 84 markets.
Real estate agents
Agents know properties and neighborhoods intimately. We provide the data foundation to choose your city — then connect you with local experts who know your market.
Friends & family advice
Your parents haven’t bought a house in 20 years, and the friend who “knows real estate” is working off gut feel. We love them — but give you current data so you choose with confidence, not nostalgia.
Real depth
288 data points per city, where national platforms cover 20–30. The difference between knowing a market and scratching the surface.
Weighted scoring
Not every factor matters equally, so the score weights what actually drives quality of life and investment potential.
Momentum tracking
Where a market is headed, not just where it is — so you spot emerging opportunities early.
Market intelligence
No listings to distract you. Nail down the right city first, then find your home.
Take it for a test drive
We’ve covered the how and why — now see the what. Open any of our 84 cities to see the depth of data and clarity of scoring firsthand.