What is Cockrell Hill's Realust Score?

Cockrell Hill has a Realust Score of 70 out of 100 (B-, Above Average), which ranks #72 of 84 North Texas cities.

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

The median home price in Cockrell Hill is $217,050. Prices changed -0.1% over the past year and +10.9% over five years.

How good are the schools in Cockrell Hill?

Cockrell Hill's primary school district is Dallas ISD (rated 4.8/10, district grade B+, Top 51% in Texas). It scores 76/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is Cockrell Hill, TX safe?

Cockrell Hill has a safety grade of C+, with 1.89 violent and 12.42 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 68/100.

How long is the commute from Cockrell Hill?

The average commute in Cockrell Hill is 29 minutes. It is 7.5 mi to downtown Dallas and 17.3 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Cockrell Hill, TX?

Cockrell Hill has 3,703 residents, a change of -12.7% over five years. The median household income is $52,292.

Living in Cockrell Hill, TX: Cost, Schools & Safety (2026)

Cockrell Hill

Realust Score

↘ -0.1% 1-year

↗ +10.9% 5-year

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Snapshot

Cockrell Hill offers ultra-affordable urban living in a tiny enclave completely surrounded by Dallas, attracting budget-conscious renters and buyers seeking absolute minimum pricing with immediate access to major employment corridors and central location.

This remarkably small city of just 4,500 residents covers barely one square mile wedged between I-30 and I-20 southwest of downtown Dallas, providing unbeatable proximity to Love Field, Medical District, downtown, and Oak Cliff while maintaining independent municipal status and some of the lowest housing costs in the entire metroplex. The housing market features predominantly older apartments, modest single-family homes, and aging duplexes offering rock-bottom rents and purchase prices that allow renters to live centrally on tight budgets and first-time buyers to enter homeownership at price points nearly impossible elsewhere inside Dallas County, though properties generally require acceptance of dated construction, minimal yards, and working-class aesthetics over modern finishes. The community is heavily Latino with authentic taquerías, local businesses, and neighborhood character, though amenities are minimal with virtually no parks, entertainment, or retail beyond basic necessities requiring quick trips into surrounding Dallas neighborhoods. Cockrell Hill ISD serves the area as one of Texas's smallest districts with significant academic challenges demanding serious research, though the central location allows access to Dallas ISD magnet programs and private school options throughout the metro. It's perfect for young singles and roommates wanting affordable rent with short commutes to hospitality, service, or healthcare jobs throughout central Dallas, investors seeking ultra-cheap properties in appreciating central locations, and pragmatic buyers who prioritize location and price over space and polish. This requires acceptance of density, aging infrastructure, and limited community amenities, but delivers unmatched affordability with central positioning.

3,703

Population

−12.7% in 5 years

$217,050

Median Home Price

−0.1% in 1 year

$52,292

Median Income

Average $83,060

4.8/10

School Rating

Dallas ISD

✓ Pros

Roughly 10–15 minutes to central Dallas
Lower housing costs – More attainable prices than many parts of Dallas proper
Small-town feel in the city – Tight-knit community within an urban area

✗ Cons

Small housing stock – Mostly older, smaller homes with limited variety
Little room for growth or new development
Zoning and school quality vary

Best for Families

Realust Score

B- – Above Average

💰 Prosperity

🎓 Schools

🛡️ Safety

🌳 Lifestyle

🏷️ Affordability

📊 Market

🚗 Commute

📈 Growth

Demographics

Population

3,703Total Population

6,362.8People per sq mile

-12.7%5-Year Growth

Mobility & Migration

14.3%Moved Last Year

85.7%Same Home 1+ Year

4.5%From Out of State

1.5%From Different County

⚖️ Balanced community with healthy mix of long-term and new residents.

Age Distribution

23.3%Under 18

13.1%25-34

7.0%35-44

11.7%65+

Median Age: 34.6 years

Households

3.1Avg Household Size

69.7%Family Households

58.4%Homeownership Rate

31.9%With Kids

38.2%Married

5.7%Single Parent

22.1%Living Alone

9.4%Seniors Alone

Education Level

High School+65.3%

Bachelor's+10.2%

Graduate Degree1.7%

Connectivity & Remote Work

79.4%Broadband Access

94.3%Have Computer

1.7%Work From Home

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic/Latino

84.1%

Other

39.6%

Two or More

35.9%

White

19.3%

Black

4.9%

Native American

0.4%

Foreign Born: 31.6%

Real Estate

💡 Market Insights

⏱️

Balanced Market

Homes take about 47 days to sell — typical for the area.

🤝

Typical Negotiations

Homes selling at 97.6% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.

🌳

Established Neighborhoods

Mostly existing homes — mature trees and settled communities.

⚖️

Balanced Negotiations

15% of homes have reduced prices — some room to negotiate.

Home Prices

$193Per Sq Ft

$170,000Starter Home

$217,050Median Price

$540,000Premium Home

Market Trends ⚠️

🏠 Home Prices Limited Data

↓ -0.1%

1-Year Change

+10.9%

5-Year Change

Market Health

89Active Listings

47Median Days on Market

18.3%Under Contract

15.4%Price Reduced

97.6%Sale-to-List Ratio

🏷️ Buyer's market: about 89 months of homes for sale, so there's more room to negotiate.

Market Insights

89 moBuyer's market

4.2xIncome to Buy

-14%vs Region Avg

🏠 Remote Work Fit 54

Good for remote workers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 44

Fair for families

Typical Home

1,701Sq Ft

3.8Beds

2Baths

21,403Lot Sq Ft

1962Year Built

2-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family53.8%

Townhome0%

Condo0%

Common Features

Garage15.4%

Single Story46.2%

Central Air30.8%

Costs & Ownership

$1,202Est. Monthly Payment

0%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

0.8%Rental VacancyLow (Good)

0/10Low Risk

7.7%New Construction

$71,467Per Bedroom

Lifestyle

Explore Cockrell Hill on Google Maps

🍽️ 60+Restaurants 🌳 60+Parks 💪 60+Gyms 🛒 29Grocery ☕ 60+Coffee 🍺 60+Bars 👶 60+Daycares 🏥 42Hospitals 💊 55Pharmacies 🦷 60+Dentists 📚 8Libraries 🐕 60+Dog Parks 🏛️ 7Museums 🎬 3Theaters

Click any category to explore on Google Maps. Numbers are places within 5 miles.

Dense Suburban

Best For: Close-to-Dallas Commuters Budget-Conscious Renters & Buyers Urban-Suburban Hybrid Seekers ★ Families

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly5.3

Outdoor Activities5.3

Nightlife6

Health & Fitness3.3

Diversity6.7

Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants

60+Parks

60+Gyms

29Grocery

60+Coffee

60+Bars

3Theaters

60+Daycares

42Hospitals

55Pharmacies

60+Dentists

8Libraries

60+Dog Parks

7Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Cockrell Hill, weighted by where people live. #1 of 84 cities. Its most walkable areas reach 76, and 92% of residents live somewhere walkable (50+).

Walk Score citywide64

Transit Score citywide45

Local life in Cockrell Hill

Cockrell Hill covers about 0.58 square miles and is surrounded on all sides by the City of Dallas. It shares the 75211 ZIP code with nearby Dallas neighborhoods, so many mailing addresses read "Dallas" even inside city limits.

0.58 sq miLand area; the city is surrounded on all sides by Dallas⁴

4DART bus routes that end at the Cockrell Hill transfer center⁶

15 minDrive to Dallas City Hall, off-peak (8.4 mi)⁴⁵

12 minDrive to Methodist Dallas, a Level I trauma center (6.3 mi)^17,45

B (85)Dallas ISD's 2026 state accountability rating³³

$500KEstimated cost of 2025 Kerfoot Park upgrades (splash pad, playgrounds, trail, pavilion)³

Day-to-day Cockrell Hill^{2,3,5,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42}

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1Cockrell Hill City Hall, Police Department & Volunteer Fire Department
2DART Cockrell Hill Transfer Location
3Kerfoot Park
4Kiest Park
5Arcadia Recreation Center
6CVS Pharmacy
7Methodist Dallas Medical Center (Level I trauma center)
8O'Reilly Auto Parts
9Walmart Supercenter
10Chick-fil-A Cockrell Hill (drive-thru only)
11Pollo Campero
12Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr. Elementary (PK-5)
13Anson Jones Elementary
14L.O. Donald Elementary (PK-5)
15L.V. Stockard Middle (6-8)
16Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle (6-8)
17Raul Quintanilla Sr. Middle STEAM Academy (7-8)
18Moises E. Molina High (9-12)
19Justin F. Kimball High (9-12)
20Sunset High (9-12)

City servicesParksHealth careShopsFood & coffeeSchoolsLocations are approximate.

In-city points plus the nearest supercenter, hospital, large parks and zoned Dallas ISD campuses. Businesses shown have 2025-26 store pages. El Rancho Supermercado and a family clinic on W. Jefferson Blvd. are left off because their addresses differ across sources. Off the map (farther out): Cedar Hill State Park (Joe Pool Lake).

Drive times from Cockrell Hill City Hall⁴⁵

Methodist Dallas Medical Center (1441 N. Beckley Ave.)6.3 mi12 min
Downtown Dallas (Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St.)8.4 mi15 min
Southwestern Medical District (5200 Harry Hines Blvd.)7.4 mi17 min
Cedar Hill State Park HQ (1570 W. FM 1382)13.4 mi20 min
Dallas Love Field (8008 Cedar Springs Rd.)9.4 mi21 min
Downtown Fort Worth (200 Texas St.)28.1 mi37 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine, Oct 28, 2026, from 4125 W. Clarendon Dr. to the street addresses shown. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby^{3,6,7,9,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,45,46}

Need	In Cockrell Hill	Nearest outside the city
Groceries	El Rancho Supermercado, listed at Plaza De Oro (Jefferson Blvd./Cockrell Hill Rd.)	Walmart Supercenter, 1521 N. Cockrell Hill Rd. (2.3 mi, ~5 min)
Pharmacy	CVS, 4333 W. Jefferson Blvd.	Walmart Pharmacy, 1521 N. Cockrell Hill Rd.
Emergency room / hospital	None	Methodist Dallas Medical Center, 1441 N. Beckley Ave. (6.3 mi, ~12 min; Level I trauma)
Parks	Kerfoot Park (splash pad, playgrounds, trail); Stevie Ray Vaughan Park	Kiest Park, 263.1 acres (3.5 mi, ~8 min)
Lake	None	Cedar Hill State Park on Joe Pool Lake (13.4 mi, ~20 min)
Library	Cockrell Hill Public Library (listed at City Hall)	-
Auto parts	O'Reilly Auto Parts, 4131 W. Jefferson Blvd.	-
Fast food chains	Pizza Patron named at Plaza De Oro	Chick-fil-A and Pollo Campero, N. Cockrell Hill Rd. near I-30 (Dallas)
Transit	DART Cockrell Hill transfer center (4 routes)	Westmoreland light-rail station via routes 25 or 221
Fire	Volunteer fire department, 4125 W. Clarendon Dr.	-

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Schools

None

Nine Dallas ISD campuses across three feeder patterns

Distances and times are Realust OSRM estimates from City Hall. In-town businesses come from store pages and an Aug 2026 leasing page; confirm before visiting.

Read the full local life guide

A small city inside Dallas

That overlap matters when you shop for a home. Several businesses near I-30 use "Cockrell Hill" in their names because they sit on Cockrell Hill Road, but their addresses are in Dallas. The Walmart, Chick-fil-A and Pollo Campero on N. Cockrell Hill Rd. are about 2 miles north of City Hall and outside the city. Check the city line on the appraisal record for any address you are considering.

Jefferson Boulevard is the main street

There is no historic downtown. Daily errands cluster along W. Jefferson Blvd., with the busiest corner at Jefferson and Cockrell Hill Road. Plaza De Oro, a shopping center on the southwest corner, lists El Rancho Supermercado, Dollar Tree, Pizza Patron and Rent-A-Center among its draws on a leasing page updated in August 2026.

A CVS Pharmacy sits at 4333 W. Jefferson Blvd., and O'Reilly Auto Parts is at 4131 W. Jefferson Blvd. Across from the DART transfer center, Stevie Ray Vaughan Park marks the site of the Hill Theater, where the guitarist played his first show. The park opened in April 2023 with a 25-by-25-foot stage, room for four food trucks, lawn seating and a mural of Vaughan's life by artist Steve Hunter.

Parks: two in town, bigger ones a short drive away

Kerfoot Park, at 3621 Virginia Blvd., is the city's neighborhood park. State accessibility filings show a 2025 upgrade, estimated at $500,000, that added an open pavilion, a splash pad, playgrounds and a walking trail. Work was scheduled for April to June 2025. The city does not publish the park's acreage.

For more space, Dallas's Kiest Park is about 3.5 miles away (about 8 minutes off-peak). It covers 263.1 acres with trails, a recreation center, tennis and pickleball courts, ball fields and picnic areas. Cedar Hill State Park on 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake is about 20 minutes south, with a swimming beach, fishing jetties, boat ramps, 350 campsites and the DORBA mountain-bike trails.

Errands and health care

For groceries, the store named in Plaza De Oro's leasing materials is El Rancho Supermercado. The nearest supercenter is the Walmart at 1521 N. Cockrell Hill Rd. in Dallas, about 2.3 miles from City Hall. It is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and has a pharmacy.

There is no hospital or emergency room in the city. Methodist Dallas Medical Center, at 1441 N. Beckley Ave., is about 12 minutes away off-peak. It is a Level I trauma center with 24/7 emergency care. An address on Harry Hines Blvd. in the Southwestern Medical District is about 17 minutes away.

Schools: Dallas ISD

Cockrell Hill students attend Dallas ISD, and all of the zoned campuses are in Dallas. Published lists put the city in three different feeder patterns. Soto Elementary, Stockard Middle and Molina High serve part of the city. Dallas ISD's 2026-27 zone map for Stockard shows these campuses around the city but doesn't draw the city line. Confirm an address with the district's school finder.

Dallas ISD earned a B (85) in the 2026 state ratings released Aug. 12, 2026. Eight of the nine campuses above earned a B, with scores from 81 to 89. Anson Jones Elementary earned a C (76). Cockrell Hill Elementary is a DeSoto ISD school in DeSoto, not in this city.

Getting around

Cockrell Hill is on the DART bus network. Routes 9, 25, 221 and 226 all end at the Cockrell Hill transfer center at Jefferson Blvd. and Cockrell Hill Road. It is a bus-only stop with no parking and an air-conditioned waiting room open during weekday rush hours. Routes 25 and 221 run to Westmoreland Station, the closest light-rail stop.

By car, Dallas City Hall is about 15 minutes away and Love Field about 21 minutes off-peak. Downtown Fort Worth is about 37 minutes away. These are free-flow estimates from City Hall; rush hour adds time.

Police, fire and city services

City Hall, the police department and the volunteer fire department share 4125 W. Clarendon Dr. In 2025 the city filed plans for a roughly 920-square-foot police annex and a 3,000-square-foot interior remodel with a new facade, estimated at $450,000. The fire department is listed as volunteer-staffed with one station. It is part of Parkland's BioTel EMS system, which provides medical direction for area agencies.

A city library is listed at City Hall. Its listing describes public computers, Wi-Fi, a summer reading program and about one program a month.

Not confirmed yet

Exact address of El Rancho Supermercado and whether it is open in late 2026 (sources list 4450 and 4490 W. Jefferson Blvd.).
Which feeder pattern covers which streets; Dallas ISD's school finder could not be checked.
Whether the Kerfoot Park splash pad and trail are finished and open, and their season and hours.
Street address of Stevie Ray Vaughan Park and any recurring events there in 2025-26.
Whether the Cockrell Hill Public Library is still open, and its current hours.
Who provides ambulance transport (Wikipedia says Dallas Fire-Rescue under contract).
Police department staffing and the ISO fire rating.
Kerfoot Park acreage (not published by the city).

Questions people ask

Is Cockrell Hill part of Dallas?

No. It is its own city, incorporated in 1937, but it is completely surrounded by Dallas and shares the 75211 ZIP code. Many addresses inside the city still use "Dallas" as the mailing city.

What school district serves Cockrell Hill?

Dallas ISD. Published lists split the city among three feeder patterns: Soto/Stockard/Molina, Donald/Holmes/Kimball and Jones/Quintanilla/Sunset. Check a specific address with Dallas ISD's school finder. Dallas ISD earned a B (85) in the 2026 state ratings.

Is Cockrell Hill Elementary in Cockrell Hill?

No. Cockrell Hill Elementary is a DeSoto ISD school at 405 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. in DeSoto. It shares the road name only.

Where is the nearest hospital to Cockrell Hill?

Methodist Dallas Medical Center at 1441 N. Beckley Ave., about 6.3 miles and 12 minutes away off-peak. It is a Level I trauma center with 24/7 emergency care.

Is there a grocery store in Cockrell Hill?

Plaza De Oro, at Jefferson Blvd. and Cockrell Hill Road, lists El Rancho Supermercado among its tenants. The nearest supercenter is the Walmart at 1521 N. Cockrell Hill Rd. in Dallas, about 2.3 miles from City Hall.

Does DART serve Cockrell Hill?

Yes. Bus routes 9, 25, 221 and 226 end at the Cockrell Hill transfer center at Jefferson Blvd. and Cockrell Hill Road. Routes 25 and 221 connect to Westmoreland light-rail station.

How long is the drive from Cockrell Hill to downtown Dallas?

About 15 minutes to Dallas City Hall off-peak (8.4 miles). Love Field is about 21 minutes and downtown Fort Worth about 37 minutes. Rush hour adds time.

What parks are in Cockrell Hill?

Kerfoot Park on Virginia Blvd., which added a splash pad, playgrounds, a pavilion and a walking trail in 2025, and Stevie Ray Vaughan Park at Jefferson and Cockrell Hill Road, which opened in 2023 with a stage. Kiest Park (263 acres) is about 8 minutes away.

Sources (49) · checked Oct 28, 2026

Seasonal Temperatures

January57°40° low

April75°56° low

July95°78° low

October78°59° low

Annual Conditions

222Sunny Days/Year

143Rainy Days/Year

53.2"Annual Rainfall

🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Crime & Safety

Safety Overview

C+Safety Grade

1.89Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

12.42Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault302.36

Robbery54.98

Murder0

Rape0

Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary219.9

Theft2006.6

Vehicle Theft384.83

Rates per 100,000 residents

Job Market

Income

$52,292Median Household

$83,060Average Household

$26,535Per Capita

Employment

11.1%Unemployment Rate

-3.6%Job Growth / yr

11.2%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+

17.7%

$100k-$150k

11.3%

$75k-$100k

7.2%

$50k-$75k

16.6%

$25k-$50k

30.0%

Under $25k

17.2%

Education

School District

Dallas ISDPrimary District

B+District Grade

Top 51%State Ranking

Schools

152Elementary

42Middle

39High School

Academic Info

14.9:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

85.5%Graduation RateC

11.8%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

85%Took SAT/ACT

9.2%College ReadyD

18.9%TSI Ready

College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT | TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Transportation

Mobility Scores

64Walk Score

N/ABike Score

45Transit Score

Commute

29Avg Minutes

83.4%Drive Alone

13.3%Carpool

1.7%Work from Home

Distance To

7.5 miDowntown Dallas

17.3 miDFW Airport

8.8 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

19Public Stations

20DC Fast Ports

34Level 2 Ports

Networks: ChargePoint Network Blink Network eVgo Network

Drive to major employers from Cockrell Hill

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

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
Downtown DallasDallas	23 min	16 min	8.5 mi
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington	24 min	23 min	15.6 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas	25 min	19 min	10.8 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas	25 min	19 min	7.7 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas	26 min	18 min	9.2 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving	26 min	15 min	11.5 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth	27 min	22 min	17.7 mi
Uptown DallasDallas	27 min	18 min	9.5 mi

Show all 36 workplaces

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
Dallas Love FieldDallas	28 min	25 min	9.8 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving	29 min	17 min	12.2 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field	29 min	20 min	12.4 mi
McKessonLas Colinas	30 min	17 min	14.1 mi
DFW AirportDFW	37 min	26 min	21.3 mi
SMUUniversity Park	40 min	25 min	14.9 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth	41 min	33 min	28.9 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas	42 min	25 min	19.3 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake	45 min	32 min	30.2 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake	45 min	32 min	31.3 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson	45 min	30 min	26.7 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano	46 min	33 min	31.4 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas	46 min	28 min	19.8 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano	46 min	33 min	30.5 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano	47 min	34 min	30.5 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson	47 min	32 min	28.1 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth	48 min	41 min	37.8 mi
UT DallasRichardson	51 min	35 min	27.8 mi
Legacy WestPlano	52 min	32 min	29.2 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano	53 min	34 min	30 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth	54 min	42 min	39.1 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano	54 min	35 min	29.8 mi
Capital OnePlano	55 min	35 min	31.8 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco	56 min	36 min	31.9 mi
The StarFrisco	56 min	36 min	32.3 mi
University of North TexasDenton	58 min	44 min	40.8 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton	59 min	46 min	40.7 mi
RaytheonMcKinney	64 min	48 min	44.4 mi

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

Cost of Living

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall101

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

Hidden costs in Cockrell Hill

2.20%Base 2025 tax rate (city + Dallas ISD + county + Parkland + Dallas College), before exemptions¹

0.675743City tax rate per $100, held flat for 2026^1,2

$265,963Average market value of a homestead in the city, 2025³

~$3,890/yrEstimated 2025 tax on that home with homestead exemptions (about $324/month)^1,3

0MUDs, PIDs or ESDs tied to Cockrell Hill on the 2025 DCAD rate sheet¹

14.1¢/kWhLowest 12-month fixed electricity rate at 1,000 kWh, Oncor area, Oct. 28, 2026⁵

Estimated 2025 tax bill on the average Cockrell Hill homestead^1,3

$3,887/yr

City of Cockrell Hill$1,763/yr
Dallas ISD$988/yr
Dallas County$459/yr
Parkland Hospital$451/yr
Dallas College$227/yr

Realust estimate. Assumes the 2025 average homestead market value ($265,963), owner under 65, no 10% cap savings. Exemptions: Dallas ISD $140,000 + 10%; city 1% with a $5,000 floor; Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College 20% each. No MUD or PID applies.

Base 2025 tax rate: Cockrell Hill vs. nearby Dallas County cities¹

Balch SpringsDallas ISD part2.32%
Grand PrairieGrand Prairie ISD, Dallas County part2.26%
DuncanvilleDuncanville ISD2.24%
DallasDallas ISD2.23%
Cockrell HillDallas ISD2.20%
HutchinsDallas ISD part2.18%
IrvingIrving ISD2.14%

All rates from the DCAD 2025 sheet. Each city is paired with the ISD in the note; some cities have more than one ISD. Exemptions differ: Dallas and Irving give a 20% city homestead exemption, Grand Prairie 17.5%, Hutchins 10%, Cockrell Hill and Balch Springs 1% ($5,000 minimum), Duncanville none.

Estimated monthly costs beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)^1,3,5,10

$495/mo

Property tax (average homestead, 2025)$324/mo
Electricity (1,000 kWh, lowest 12-month fixed)$141/mo
Internet (Spectrum 300 Mbps promo)$30/mo

Realust estimate. Water, sewer, trash, gas and homeowners insurance are not included because none was sourced. Electricity price as of Oct. 28, 2026; internet price is a first-year promotion.

Utility providers in Cockrell Hill^5,7,8,9,10

Service	Provider	Choice?	Notes
Electric delivery	Oncor	Pick a retail provider	Lowest 12-month fixed plan 14.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh (Oct. 28, 2026)
Water & sewer	City of Cockrell Hill	No	Buys treated surface water; serves about 3,820 people
Trash	Frontier Waste Solutions (city contract)	No	Fee not retrieved
Natural gas	Atmos Energy	No
Internet	AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, T-Mobile 5G, EarthLink	Yes	AT&T Fiber covers about 73% of addresses

Read the full hidden costs guide

A small city with Dallas-level tax rates

Cockrell Hill covers about half a square mile and is surrounded by the City of Dallas. Every home pays five taxing units: the city at 0.6757, Dallas ISD at 0.9938, 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 2.20% before exemptions, a little below the City of Dallas with the same school district.

The city kept its rate at 0.675743 for 2026, above the no-new-revenue rate of 0.654185. Dallas ISD lowered its rate slightly to 0.985735. Dallas County adopted a higher rate, 0.24865, which goes to voters on Nov. 3, 2026.

How exemptions shape the bill

Homestead exemptions matter a lot here. Dallas ISD takes $140,000 plus 10% off a homestead's value. Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each take 20%. The city's homestead exemption is small: 1%, with a $5,000 minimum. So the city's tax is now the largest line on a typical homestead bill, larger than the school tax.

Owners 65 and older get $10,000 off from the city, $95,000 from Dallas ISD and $100,000 each from the county, Parkland and the college. The school tax is also frozen for those owners.

What a typical homestead pays

The average homestead in the city had a market value of $265,963 in 2025, according to the county tax office. With the standard exemptions and 2025 rates, its owner would owe about $3,890 a year, or about $324 a month. The city's share is about $1,760, Dallas ISD about $990, and the county, Parkland and the college about $1,140 together.

The same house held as a rental, with no exemptions, would owe about $5,860. At 2026 rates and the 2026 average value of $266,786, the homestead bill rises to about $3,970, or about $3,915 if voters reject the county increase.

No MUDs or PIDs on the roll

The appraisal district's 2025 rate sheet shows no MUD, PID or emergency services district tied to Cockrell Hill, and the county's 2026 records show no tax increment zone value. Ask for the seller's disclosure anyway, and check the address with Dallas CAD.

Because the city has no MUD or PID, the main things that can change a bill from one house to the next are the homestead cap, over-65 status and the appraised value itself.

Utilities

Oncor delivers electricity, and residents choose a retail plan. On Oct. 28, 2026, the lowest 12-month fixed plan at 1,000 kWh was 14.1¢ per kWh, about $141 a month, and the median 12-month fixed plan was 15.4¢.

The city runs its own water system, which buys treated surface water and serves about 3,820 people. Frontier Waste Solutions lists Cockrell Hill as a contract city for trash. Atmos Energy supplies natural gas. Water, sewer and trash prices were not available online, so ask for a recent bill.

AT&T Fiber reaches about 73% of addresses and Spectrum about 64%. T-Mobile and EarthLink offer 5G home internet.

Commute

The average commute for residents is about 29 minutes. Without traffic, downtown Dallas is about 15 minutes away, DFW Airport about 30, downtown Plano about 36 and downtown Fort Worth about 37. Peak-hour trips take longer.

About a third of homes are rented. The ACS 2023 median gross rent was $1,058 a month.

Not confirmed yet

What are the city's current water and sewer rates and the monthly trash fee?
What share of city parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $265,000 home here?
Will voters approve Dallas County's 2026 rate on Nov. 3, 2026?

Questions people ask

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

The 2025 total is about 2.20% before exemptions: city 0.6757, Dallas ISD 0.9938, Dallas County 0.2155, Parkland 0.2120 and Dallas College 0.1066, all per $100 of value.

How much are property taxes on an average Cockrell Hill home?

About $3,890 a year (about $324 a month) for a $265,963 homestead with standard exemptions at 2025 rates. As a non-homestead rental, about $5,860.

Does Cockrell Hill have a homestead exemption?

Yes, a small one: 1% of value, with a $5,000 minimum. Owners 65 and older get $10,000. Dallas ISD exempts $140,000 plus 10%, and Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%.

Did Cockrell Hill raise its tax rate for 2026?

No. The city adopted 0.675743 again for 2026, the same as 2025. That is above the no-new-revenue rate of 0.654185.

Who provides electricity in Cockrell Hill?

Oncor delivers power, and residents choose a retail electric provider. The city has no municipal electric utility.

Who provides water in Cockrell Hill?

The City of Cockrell Hill runs the public water system. It buys treated surface water.

Are there MUDs or PIDs in Cockrell Hill?

None appear on the Dallas Central Appraisal District's 2025 rate sheet for Cockrell Hill.

What is the median rent in Cockrell Hill?

$1,058 a month in gross rent (rent plus utilities the tenant pays), per the ACS 2023 5-year estimate.

Sources (14) · checked Oct 28, 2026

What’s coming

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

0Under construction

1Approved

1Announced or proposed

ApprovedPhased, dates TBD

Dallas ISD $6.2B bond

Dallas ISD voters approved a $6.2 billion bond in May 2026, funding 26 new replacement schools plus renovations, gym upgrades and new buses.

Why it matters: New and rebuilt campuses across Dallas ISD neighborhoods.

Also in Dallas · Addison · Seagoville · Hutchins · Wilmer

Citywide

Bloomberg Government, May 2026Checked 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

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Growth story in Cockrell Hill

Cockrell Hill began as a stop on the stage line west from Dallas. By the late 1800s it had a few homes, a store and a school.

3,638Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 2025³

4,443Peak Census count, 2000; the 2020 count was 3,815¹

0.58 sq miLand area, entirely surrounded by the City of Dallas¹

11New housing units permitted by the city, 2020-2025 (all single-family)⁶

1,329Housing units, ACS 2020-2024²⁵

$189,800Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $84,700 in 2011-2015)^25,27

Cockrell Hill population by Census count, 1940-2020¹

1,2461940

2,2071950

3,1041960

3,5151970

3,2621980

3,7461990

4,4432000

4,1932010

3,8152020

Decennial Census counts. The city peaked in 2000.

Census Bureau population estimates, 2020-2025³

3,7902020

3,7212021

3,6952022

3,6782023

3,6812024

3,6382025

April 2020 base: 3,805. NCTCOG's January 2026 estimate (3,859) uses a different basis and is not shown.

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Dallas ISD enrollment (serves all of Cockrell Hill)¹⁶

159K2015-16

158K2016-17

157K2017-18

155K2018-19

154K2019-20

145K2020-21

144K2021-22

141K2022-23

139K2023-24

140K2024-25

Ballotpedia, federal data, district-wide. No published projection found.

Dallas ISD campuses serving Cockrell Hill, 2026 enrollment^{1,17,18,19,20}

Campus	Zoned for	Students (2026)	Change since 2016
Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr. Elementary	Most of the city	417	-37.8%
L. V. Stockard Middle	Most of the city	644	-51.2%
Moises E. Molina High	Most of the city	1,736	-16.9%
Anson Jones Elementary	Northern part	484	n/p
L. O. Donald Elementary	Southern part	289	n/p
Sunset High	Northern part	2,027	n/p
Justin F. Kimball High	Southern part	1,152	n/p

Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer (state data, 2026). Zoning per Wikipedia citing Dallas ISD 2024-25 attendance zones. n/p = not pulled. All campuses are in Dallas.

Recent public projects inside city limits^8,9,11,12,13

Address	What	Detail	Status
4125 W Clarendon Dr	City Hall remodel + police annex	$450,000 est.; 3,920 sq ft	Scheduled Feb-June 2025
3621 Virginia Blvd	Kerfoot Park upgrades	$500,000 est.; splash pad, pavilion, trail	State filing closed
Penrod Ave and Phinney Ave	CDBG water mains (FY2026)	~1,552 ft of 8-inch main; $467,047	Start listed July 2026

No master-planned community or active builder subdivision was found. Listings are as of Oct 28, 2026.

Where Cockrell Hill is building^8,9,11,12,13

1City Hall and police annex
2Kerfoot Park

City servicesParksLocations are approximate.

No subdivisions to map.

Median home value (ACS 5-year)^25,26,27

85K2011-15

99K2015-19

123K2017-21

154K2018-22

174K2019-23

190K2020-24

Owner estimates of value, nominal dollars, five-year averages. Margins of error are wide (±$68,408 for 2019-23).

Median household income (ACS 5-year)^25,26,27

38K2011-15

45K2015-19

54K2017-21

50K2018-22

54K2019-23

52K2020-24

Nominal dollars; margins of error ±$7,000 to ±$18,000.

Read the full growth story guide

A stage stop that became a city inside a city

Cockrell Hill began as a stop on the stage line west from Dallas. By the late 1800s it had a few homes, a store and a school. Developer Frank Jester laid out the modern town in 1911, and water supply was the main limit on growth.

Residents voted to incorporate in 1937, when 459 people lived there. War-industry jobs nearby pushed the count to 1,246 by 1941. Today the city covers 0.58 square miles and is completely surrounded by Dallas, so it cannot add land.

Population: a slow decline from a 2000 peak

The Census counted 3,746 people in 1990 and a peak of 4,443 in 2000. The count fell to 4,193 in 2010 and 3,815 in 2020, 14% below the peak.

The Census Bureau's annual estimates continue the slide: 3,790 in July 2020 and 3,638 in July 2025. NCTCOG, which starts from the 2020 count, puts the January 2026 population at 3,859, nearly flat from a year earlier. No agency publishes a projection for the city.

Housing: one lot at a time

Cockrell Hill has no subdivisions under way. Census permit data show 44 new homes permitted from 2000 to 2025, never more than 8 in a year, all single-family. The city permitted 11 from 2020 to 2025 and none from January to September 2026.

Census surveys count about 1,330 housing units, with about 58% owner-occupied in 2020-2024. New building is infill: a 1,800 sq ft house built in 2025 on South Cockrell Hill Road, and vacant lots for sale, including a lot zoned for multifamily on West Higgins Boulevard and a 2.98-acre tract on Ott Circle.

Many listings marked 'Cockrell Hill' are really in Dallas, because the two share ZIP code 75211. Confirm city limits by address before relying on city services or rates.

Where the money is going

Recent spending is about upkeep, not expansion. In 2025 the city remodeled City Hall and added a 920 sq ft police annex, and upgraded Kerfoot Park with a splash pad, pavilion, playgrounds and a walking trail. Federal block grant money is replacing old water mains: a first round bid in 2025 and a second on Penrod and Phinney avenues set to start in July 2026.

Outside the city, TxDOT lists rehabilitation work on Loop 12 (Walton Walker Boulevard) and has studied a larger rebuild of Loop 12 north to SH 183, including a new I-30 interchange, without a construction date. DART buses serve the city through the Cockrell Hill Transfer Location.

Schools: Dallas ISD, with fewer students

Dallas ISD serves all of Cockrell Hill, and every campus serving it is in Dallas. Most homes are zoned to Soto Elementary, Stockard Middle and Molina High. In 2026 state data, Soto had 417 students (down 37.8% since 2016), Stockard 644 (down 51.2%) and Molina 1,736 (down 16.9%).

District-wide enrollment fell from 158,604 in 2015-16 to 139,802 in 2024-25. Voters approved Dallas ISD bonds in 2020 and a record $6.2 billion package in May 2026. The district also listed a $10.1 million Stockard renovation in early 2026.

Values and incomes

The Census survey's median owner-estimated home value rose from $84,700 in 2011-2015 to $99,000 in 2015-2019 and $189,800 in 2020-2024. Median household income rose from $37,865 to $52,292 over the same periods, with little change since 2017-2021.

These are five-year averages for a small city, and margins of error are wide.

Not confirmed yet

Does the city have a comprehensive plan or future land use map? None was found online.
Will the MF-2 lot on W Higgins Blvd or the 2.98-acre Ott Circle tract be redeveloped, and with what?
Will Dallas ISD's 2026 bond fund work at Soto Elementary or Molina High?
When will TxDOT build the Loop 12 rebuild near the city?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Cockrell Hill, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 3,638 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 Census counted 3,815. NCTCOG estimates 3,859 for January 1, 2026.

Is Cockrell Hill growing?

No. The population peaked at 4,443 in the 2000 Census and has declined since. The city permitted 1 to 3 new homes a year from 2018 to 2025.

Is Cockrell Hill part of Dallas?

No. It is a separate city with its own government and police, but it is completely surrounded by Dallas and shares ZIP code 75211 with parts of Dallas.

Are there new-home communities in Cockrell Hill?

None were found. New homes are built on individual lots; no builder subdivision is active inside city limits.

What school district serves Cockrell Hill?

Dallas ISD. Most homes are zoned to Soto Elementary, Stockard Middle and Molina High, all in Dallas. Check zoning by address.

How big is Cockrell Hill?

About 0.58 square miles, all land.

When was Cockrell Hill incorporated?

July 21, 1937, after an earlier attempt in the 1920s.

Sources (27) · checked Oct 28, 2026

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New housing units permitted by the City of Cockrell Hill⁶

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