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Dallas vs Carrollton

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
76
B · Good
Realust Score DallasCarrollton
Prosperity 66 73
Schools 76 79
Safety 49 72
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 71 79
Affordability 77 80
Commute 83 82
Growth 64 60
What's comingDallasCarrollton
Projects on the way196
Under construction113
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year31
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HousingDallasCarrollton
Median Home Price$305,765$400,642
Price Per Sq Ft$245$217
Starter Home Price$285,000$342,500
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio96.9%97.7%
% Single Family68.3%77.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$2,219
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,460
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$2,200
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$4,064
Rent Yoy Change0%-2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score46
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft2,098 sq ft
Avg Beds3.23.4
Avg HOA Fee$557$207
% With HOA32.7%37.5%
% With Pool23.1%23.5%
Avg Lot Size—32,107 sq ft
Avg Year Built19831988
Avg Baths2.92.6
Avg Baths Full2.42.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%8.5%
% With Garage68.9%83.5%
% New Construction15.5%7%
% Price Reduced18.4%16.5%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%4%
% Contingent4%7%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$13,172
% Single Story48.2%50.5%
% With Fireplace53.5%79.5%
% With Central Air70.7%67%
% Waterfront1.4%0.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$125,037
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$161,767
Avg Home Age4338
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days64 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$411,499
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$217
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,724
Inventory Active3,853231
Inventory Total4,876344
Inventory Pending1,023113
% Under Contract21%32.8%
New Listings Monthly1,05288
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-1.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%-1.8%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$408,140
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%16.3%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$344,404
Monthly Sales Volume58373
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576$1,660
Rent 5yr Change22.9%24.1%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282$1,300
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20215658
Momentum 20225961
Momentum 20236464
Momentum 20246163
Momentum 20256661
Momentum (1 yr)7.1-2.1
Momentum (5 yr)15.715.3
EconomyDallasCarrollton
Median Household Income$70,518$101,396
Avg Household Income$110,876$130,360
Per Capita Income$45,811$51,524
% Income Under $25K16.6%7.8%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%12.5%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%22.2%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%28.7%
Poverty Rate16.7%7.1%
Unemployment Rate4.9%3.3%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsDallasCarrollton
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating4.85.4
State Ranking Percentile48.757.96
# Elementary Schools15224
# Middle Schools426
# High Schools398
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.5:1
Graduation Rate85.5%93%
Niche Schools Score68
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%24.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%4.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3091,677
SafetyDallasCarrollton
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K11.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K1 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K101.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K22.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K10.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K152.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K961.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K202.3 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662.33
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K12.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasCarrollton
# Movie Theaters86
# Libraries3212
# Museums417
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score67.3
Outdoor Activities Score6.75.3
Commute Score6.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores4738
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+54
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasCarrollton
Avg Commute Time26 min24 min
% Drive Alone68.5%69%
% Carpool11.4%8.3%
% Public Transit2.3%0.9%
% Work From Home14%19.4%
Transit Score8433
Walkability Score9482
Bike Score7461
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi18.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi13.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min15 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi15.1 mi
EV Stations14862
EV Level2 Ports373124
EV Dc Fast Ports4546
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDallasCarrollton
Population1,307,930133,740
Population Density3,850.93,652.8
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%-1.5%
Median Age33.439.2
% Under 1823.9%19.6%
% Age 18–249.7%8.3%
% Age 25–3418.8%15.5%
% Age 35–4413.7%15.9%
% Age 45–5411.5%14%
% Age 55–6410.6%13%
% Age 65+11.8%13.7%
Avg Household Size2.422.56
% Family Households54.2%67.4%
% Homeownership42.4%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%88.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%45.2%
% Graduate Degree14.9%16%
% White35%46.6%
% Black23.2%9%
% Asian3.9%17.8%
% South Asian1%4.5%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%32.3%
% Native American1%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.3%
% Two Or More Races21.8%17.4%
% Other Race15%8.3%
% Foreign Born23.4%28%
% Moved Last Year15.5%10.8%
% Renters57.6%41.5%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr84.5%89.2%
% From Out Of State2.3%1.5%
% From Different County3.1%4.1%
% From Abroad1.3%1.1%
% Families With Kids27.7%29.2%
% Married Couples34.6%52.3%
% Single Parent7.3%5%
% Living Alone37.4%26.2%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%7.3%
% With Broadband90.9%95.6%
% With Computer95.7%98.6%
% Male50%49.6%
% Female50%50.4%
Total Households533,91551,995