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Carrollton vs Richardson

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Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
76
B · Good
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
77
B · Good
Realust Score CarrolltonRichardson
Prosperity 73 74
Schools 79 80
Safety 72 73
Lifestyle 86 86
Market 79 81
Affordability 80 75
Commute 82 81
Growth 60 66
What's comingCarrolltonRichardson
Projects on the way612
Under construction37
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
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HousingCarrolltonRichardson
Median Home Price$400,642$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$217$224
Starter Home Price$342,500$370,000
Premium Home Price$750,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio97.7%96.1%
% Single Family77.5%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,219$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$1,460$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)$2,200$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)$4,064$3,965
Rent Yoy Change-2.8%0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.3%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score65.3
Avg Sq Ft2,098 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.6
Avg HOA Fee$207$246
% With HOA37.5%28.5%
% With Pool23.5%25.5%
Avg Lot Size32,107 sq ft39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built19881979
Avg Baths2.62.8
Avg Baths Full2.32.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo8.5%9.5%
% With Garage83.5%86%
% New Construction7%6%
% Price Reduced16.5%22.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending4%8%
% Contingent7%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$13,172$15,876
% Single Story50.5%53%
% With Fireplace79.5%72.5%
% With Central Air67%78%
% Waterfront0.5%1%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$125,037$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$161,767$162,631
Avg Home Age3847
Realtor Median Days on Market64 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$411,499$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$217$224
Realtor Median Rent$1,724$1,752
Inventory Active231238
Inventory Total344334
Inventory Pending11396
% Under Contract32.8%28.7%
New Listings Monthly8888
Inventory Change (month)-1.5%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.8%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$408,140$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)16.3%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$344,404$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume7359
Rent 1yr Ago$1,660$1,672
Rent 5yr Change24.1%25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,300$1,341
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215859
Momentum 20226162
Momentum 20236462
Momentum 20246365
Momentum 20256163
Momentum (1 yr)-2.1-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)15.319.7
EconomyCarrolltonRichardson
Median Household Income$101,396$98,111
Avg Household Income$130,360$131,546
Per Capita Income$51,524$51,863
% Income Under $25K7.8%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K12.5%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K15.3%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K13.5%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K22.2%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus28.7%29.6%
Poverty Rate7.1%9.7%
Unemployment Rate3.3%5%
Jobs Score7.36.7
SchoolsCarrolltonRichardson
Primary School DistrictCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating5.45.6
State Ranking Percentile57.9660.25
# Elementary Schools2436
# Middle Schools68
# High Schools84
Student Teacher Ratio13.5:113.9:1
Graduation Rate93%91.5%
Niche Schools Score88
SAT/ACT Participation Rate95.1%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %13.8%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %24.9%39.3%
Dropout Rate4.8%8%
Graduating Class Size1,6772,619
SafetyCarrolltonRichardson
Overall Crime Rate11.2 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate101.2 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate22.5 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate10.2 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate152.1 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate961.3 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate202.3 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B
Safety Score2.332.66
Murder Rate1.5 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate12.7 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleCarrolltonRichardson
# Movie Theaters68
# Libraries1216
# Museums710
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score88
Health Fitness Score7.38
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score6.77.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores38—
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals5460+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationCarrolltonRichardson
Avg Commute Time24 min24 min
% Drive Alone69%63.4%
% Carpool8.3%6.6%
% Public Transit0.9%2.4%
% Work From Home19.4%23.2%
Transit Score3347
Walkability Score8277
Bike Score6173
Distance Downtown Dallas18.6 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport13.5 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport15 min23 min
Distance Love Field15.1 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations6256
EV Level2 Ports124156
EV Dc Fast Ports4653
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
DemographicsCarrolltonRichardson
Population133,740118,731
Population Density3,652.84,156.9
Population Growth 5yr-1.5%2%
Median Age39.233.9
% Under 1819.6%20.2%
% Age 18–248.3%13.8%
% Age 25–3415.5%18%
% Age 35–4415.9%12.9%
% Age 45–5414%12.1%
% Age 55–6413%10%
% Age 65+13.7%13%
Avg Household Size2.562.48
% Family Households67.4%61%
% Homeownership58.5%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher88.5%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher45.2%57%
% Graduate Degree16%23.6%
% White46.6%53.3%
% Black9%11.8%
% Asian17.8%16.2%
% South Asian4.5%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino32.3%18.3%
% Native American0.6%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0.3%0%
% Two Or More Races17.4%12.6%
% Other Race8.3%5.7%
% Foreign Born28%22.4%
% Moved Last Year10.8%21%
% Renters41.5%49.3%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr89.2%79%
% From Out Of State1.5%2.4%
% From Different County4.1%7.2%
% From Abroad1.1%1%
% Families With Kids29.2%27.9%
% Married Couples52.3%46.2%
% Single Parent5%5.7%
% Living Alone26.2%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%8.7%
% With Broadband95.6%94.9%
% With Computer98.6%98.8%
% Male49.6%48.1%
% Female50.4%51.9%
Total Households51,99545,818