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Balch Springs vs Princeton

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
67
B- · Above Average
Princeton
Collin Co. · $283K
77
B · Good
Realust Score Balch SpringsPrinceton
Prosperity 59 69
Schools 77 80
Safety 49 78
Lifestyle 73 81
Market 80 77
Affordability 87 93
Commute 66 71
Growth 72 86
What's comingBalch SpringsPrinceton
Projects on the way013
Under construction07
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
All Balch Springs projects →All Princeton projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsPrinceton
Median Home Price$222,235$283,245
Price Per Sq Ft$172$167
Starter Home Price$251,824$295,995
Premium Home Price$500,990$420,386
Sale To List Ratio98.1%96.3%
% Single Family93.5%99.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$991
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$2,064
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$2,708
Rent Yoy Change—-2.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,052 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.6
Avg HOA Fee$92$52
% With HOA22.4%13%
% With Pool1.8%0%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft45,456 sq ft
Avg Year Built19982023
Avg Baths2.22.7
Avg Baths Full2.22.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage84.7%96.5%
% New Construction62.4%89.5%
% Price Reduced7.1%31%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$7,669
% Single Story57.6%43%
% With Fireplace26.5%3%
% With Central Air36.5%13.5%
% Waterfront0.6%1%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$92,284
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$126,081
Avg Home Age283
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$324,990
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$167
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$2,000
Inventory Active137288
Inventory Total207507
Inventory Pending70219
% Under Contract33.8%43.2%
New Listings Monthly5692
Inventory Change (month)-5%5.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-10%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$314,868
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%-4.4%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$296,136
Monthly Sales Volume895
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,979
Momentum 20205156
Momentum 20217369
Momentum 20225876
Momentum 20236681
Momentum 20247181
Momentum 20257377
Momentum (1 yr)2.85
Momentum (5 yr)47.689.1
EconomyBalch SpringsPrinceton
Median Household Income$66,942$105,200
Avg Household Income$82,611$118,130
Per Capita Income$25,186$37,704
% Income Under $25K10.2%5.2%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%12.3%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%16.4%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%30.3%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%23.5%
Poverty Rate7.1%4.1%
Unemployment Rate8.3%2.5%
Jobs Score5.38
SchoolsBalch SpringsPrinceton
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDPrinceton ISD
Overall District Rating4.85.3
State Ranking Percentile48.756.19
# Elementary Schools1528
# Middle Schools423
# High Schools391
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:116:1
Graduation Rate94.8%97.7%
Niche Schools Score5.36.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%32.6%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%26%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%42.8%
Dropout Rate3.6%1.7%
Graduating Class Size2,941520
SafetyBalch SpringsPrinceton
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K11.5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K2.7 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K213.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K18.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K8.7 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K247.7 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K544.1 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K52.5 per 100K
Safety GradeCB
Safety Score1.662.66
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K37.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsPrinceton
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries71
# Museums10
Nightlife Score5.34.7
Family Friendly Score4.76.7
Health Fitness Score46
Outdoor Activities Score44
Commute Score4.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+36
# Gyms486
# Grocery Stores180
# Coffee Shops5511
# Hospitals263
# Bars272
# Pharmacies363
# Dentists60+9
TransportationBalch SpringsPrinceton
Avg Commute Time34 min32 min
% Drive Alone72.8%70.1%
% Carpool17%15.2%
% Public Transit1.2%0%
% Work From Home8.5%12.1%
Walkability Score5367
Bike Score4350
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi40.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi41.7 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min45 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi42.6 mi
EV Stations103
EV Level2 Ports184
EV Dc Fast Ports60
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network
DemographicsBalch SpringsPrinceton
Population27,25525,229
Population Density3,002.11,745.8
Population Growth 5yr8.2%132.6%
Median Age32.232.4
% Under 1830.3%30.5%
% Age 18–2412.2%8.8%
% Age 25–3411.3%16.3%
% Age 35–4413.2%18.8%
% Age 45–5412%11.3%
% Age 55–6412.3%7.3%
% Age 65+8.7%7%
Avg Household Size3.293.19
% Family Households76.8%82.8%
% Homeownership64.7%75.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%91.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%28.6%
% Graduate Degree2.3%6.9%
% White23.3%46.2%
% Black33.2%27.1%
% Asian0%6.2%
% South Asian0%3%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%25.8%
% Native American2%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%14.9%
% Other Race15%5.2%
% Foreign Born22.7%18.5%
% Moved Last Year8.1%11.8%
% Renters35.3%24.3%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr91.9%88.2%
% From Out Of State0.5%1.8%
% From Different County1%2.2%
% From Abroad0.1%0.3%
% Families With Kids45.3%52.2%
% Married Couples47.6%59.7%
% Single Parent9.8%10.5%
% Living Alone19.3%12.9%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%3.4%
% With Broadband88.9%95.1%
% With Computer97.8%96.9%
% Male50.3%49.7%
% Female49.7%50.3%
Total Households8,2477,873