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Balch Springs vs Irving

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
67
B- · Above Average
Irving
Dallas Co. · $339K
71
B- · Above Average
Realust Score Balch SpringsIrving
Prosperity 59 67
Schools 77 71
Safety 49 62
Lifestyle 73 83
Market 80 76
Affordability 87 79
Commute 66 81
Growth 72 71
What's comingBalch SpringsIrving
Projects on the way011
Under construction05
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year01
All Balch Springs projects →All Irving projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsIrving
Median Home Price$222,235$339,198
Price Per Sq Ft$172$220
Starter Home Price$251,824$225,000
Premium Home Price$500,990$917,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%97.3%
% Single Family93.5%74.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,879
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$996
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$1,992
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$3,694
Rent Yoy Change—0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,232 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.3
Avg HOA Fee$92$259
% With HOA22.4%47.5%
% With Pool1.8%16%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft40,701 sq ft
Avg Year Built19981987
Avg Baths2.22.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%10.5%
% With Garage84.7%85%
% New Construction62.4%21.5%
% Price Reduced7.1%12.5%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%5%
% Contingent0%3%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$14,917
% Single Story57.6%45%
% With Fireplace26.5%48.5%
% With Central Air36.5%72%
% Waterfront0.6%3.5%
Avg Garage Size21.9
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$137,542
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$162,373
Avg Home Age2839
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$420,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$220
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$1,583
Inventory Active137320
Inventory Total207427
Inventory Pending70107
% Under Contract33.8%25.1%
New Listings Monthly56116
Inventory Change (month)-5%-1.9%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$340,254
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%16.6%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$290,979
Monthly Sales Volume874
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,575
Rent 5yr Change—26.7%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,245
Momentum 20205150
Momentum 20217354
Momentum 20225856
Momentum 20236657
Momentum 20247157
Momentum 20257356
Momentum (1 yr)2.8-1.4
Momentum (5 yr)47.617.1
EconomyBalch SpringsIrving
Median Household Income$66,942$81,830
Avg Household Income$82,611$109,912
Per Capita Income$25,186$40,642
% Income Under $25K10.2%9.1%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%17.8%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%18.8%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%13.8%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%18.9%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%21.5%
Poverty Rate7.1%11%
Unemployment Rate8.3%4.5%
Jobs Score5.36.7
SchoolsBalch SpringsIrving
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDIrving ISD
Overall District Rating4.82.5
State Ranking Percentile48.717.07
# Elementary Schools15218
# Middle Schools428
# High Schools396
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:115.5:1
Graduation Rate94.8%93.9%
Niche Schools Score5.36.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%5.4%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%13.7%
Dropout Rate3.6%4.1%
Graduating Class Size2,9412,146
SafetyBalch SpringsIrving
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K20.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K2.7 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K157.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K57.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K17.7 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K250.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K1,521.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K426.9 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K1.6 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K53.6 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsIrving
# Movie Theaters16
# Libraries78
# Museums19
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score4.77.3
Health Fitness Score46
Outdoor Activities Score46
Commute Score4.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4846
# Grocery Stores1825
# Coffee Shops5560+
# Hospitals2643
# Bars2760+
# Pharmacies3652
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationBalch SpringsIrving
Avg Commute Time34 min24 min
% Drive Alone72.8%68.8%
% Carpool17%10.2%
% Public Transit1.2%1%
% Work From Home8.5%17.3%
Transit Score—51
Walkability Score5380
Bike Score4359
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi12.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi7.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min10 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi8.2 mi
EV Stations1042
EV Level2 Ports1887
EV Dc Fast Ports620
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, Blink Network, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsBalch SpringsIrving
Population27,255256,492
Population Density3,002.13,827.1
Population Growth 5yr8.2%7%
Median Age32.232.8
% Under 1830.3%26.2%
% Age 18–2412.2%9.2%
% Age 25–3411.3%18.8%
% Age 35–4413.2%16.2%
% Age 45–5412%11.6%
% Age 55–6412.3%9.3%
% Age 65+8.7%8.7%
Avg Household Size3.292.69
% Family Households76.8%64.9%
% Homeownership64.7%38.1%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%42.4%
% Graduate Degree2.3%17.4%
% White23.3%33.7%
% Black33.2%12.8%
% Asian0%23.2%
% South Asian0%16.1%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%43.4%
% Native American2%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races26.5%15.1%
% Other Race15%14.6%
% Foreign Born22.7%42.5%
% Moved Last Year8.1%15.8%
% Renters35.3%61.9%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.9%84.2%
% From Out Of State0.5%2.4%
% From Different County1%2.8%
% From Abroad0.1%2.5%
% Families With Kids45.3%36.1%
% Married Couples47.6%47.7%
% Single Parent9.8%6.6%
% Living Alone19.3%28.4%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%5.3%
% With Broadband88.9%92.7%
% With Computer97.8%98.1%
% Male50.3%50.3%
% Female49.7%49.7%
Total Households8,24794,845