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Dallas vs Denton

288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.

Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Denton
Denton Co. · $347K
72
B · Good
Realust Score DallasDenton
Prosperity 66 65
Schools 76 77
Safety 49 61
Lifestyle 81 83
Market 71 75
Affordability 77 74
Commute 83 83
Growth 64 76
What's comingDallasDenton
Projects on the way1925
Under construction119
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year30
All Dallas projects →All Denton projects →

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HousingDallasDenton
Median Home Price$305,765$346,719
Price Per Sq Ft$245$194
Starter Home Price$285,000$371,990
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$598,990
Sale To List Ratio96.9%96.6%
% Single Family68.3%99.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$1,920
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$772
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$1,640
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$3,444
Rent Yoy Change0%-2%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0.7%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft2,611 sq ft
Avg Beds3.23.8
Avg HOA Fee$557$149
% With HOA32.7%11.5%
% With Pool23.1%0.5%
Avg Lot Size—8,249 sq ft
Avg Year Built19832013
Avg Baths2.92.7
Avg Baths Full2.42.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%0.5%
% With Garage68.9%99%
% New Construction15.5%86%
% Price Reduced18.4%2%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%0%
% Contingent4%0%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$14,271
% Single Story48.2%38%
% With Fireplace53.5%9.5%
% With Central Air70.7%12.5%
% Waterfront1.4%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$131,388
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$181,630
Avg Home Age4313
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days75 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$389,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$194
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,495
Inventory Active3,853381
Inventory Total4,876550
Inventory Pending1,023169
% Under Contract21%30.7%
New Listings Monthly1,052108
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-1%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%-3.2%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$358,253
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%9.5%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$316,649
Monthly Sales Volume58397
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576$1,536
Rent 5yr Change22.9%20.3%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282$1,252
Momentum 20205652
Momentum 20215659
Momentum 20225963
Momentum 20236465
Momentum 20246167
Momentum 20256663
Momentum (1 yr)7.1-1.6
Momentum (5 yr)15.725.6
EconomyDallasDenton
Median Household Income$70,518$76,019
Avg Household Income$110,876$98,819
Per Capita Income$45,811$38,167
% Income Under $25K16.6%15.7%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%18.4%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%13.6%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%17.7%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%19.2%
Poverty Rate16.7%15.8%
Unemployment Rate4.9%5.1%
Jobs Score66.7
SchoolsDallasDenton
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDDenton ISD
Overall District Rating4.84.6
State Ranking Percentile48.744.85
# Elementary Schools15226
# Middle Schools429
# High Schools398
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.8:1
Graduation Rate85.5%97.9%
Niche Schools Score67.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%90.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%14.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%25.5%
Dropout Rate11.8%1%
Graduating Class Size9,3092,315
SafetyDallasDenton
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K21.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K2.3 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K116.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K26.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K19.6 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K133.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,470.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K141 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K3.3 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K57.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasDenton
# Movie Theaters84
# Libraries3212
# Museums418
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score6.77.3
Health Fitness Score66.7
Outdoor Activities Score6.75.3
Commute Score6.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+57
# Gyms60+57
# Grocery Stores4711
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+36
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+34
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasDenton
Avg Commute Time26 min24 min
% Drive Alone68.5%69.3%
% Carpool11.4%11.3%
% Public Transit2.3%0.9%
% Work From Home14%12.2%
Transit Score8449
Walkability Score9487
Bike Score7477
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi39.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi27.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min29 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi35.9 mi
EV Stations14830
EV Level2 Ports37345
EV Dc Fast Ports4538
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, MERCEDES_BENZ, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDallasDenton
Population1,307,930152,866
Population Density3,850.91,576.6
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%12.2%
Median Age33.431.4
% Under 1823.9%18.2%
% Age 18–249.7%20%
% Age 25–3418.8%17.9%
% Age 35–4413.7%11.4%
% Age 45–5411.5%10.4%
% Age 55–6410.6%9.6%
% Age 65+11.8%12.5%
Avg Household Size2.422.53
% Family Households54.2%58%
% Homeownership42.4%50%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%91.6%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%41.7%
% Graduate Degree14.9%15.4%
% White35%59.4%
% Black23.2%11.2%
% Asian3.9%4.1%
% South Asian1%1.5%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%25.9%
% Native American1%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.1%
% Two Or More Races21.8%18.1%
% Other Race15%6.2%
% Foreign Born23.4%13.5%
% Moved Last Year15.5%25.2%
% Renters57.6%50%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr84.5%74.8%
% From Out Of State2.3%2.8%
% From Different County3.1%8.3%
% From Abroad1.3%1.3%
% Families With Kids27.7%26.3%
% Married Couples34.6%43.7%
% Single Parent7.3%5.2%
% Living Alone37.4%28.5%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%8.5%
% With Broadband90.9%91.9%
% With Computer95.7%98.1%
% Male50%48.6%
% Female50%51.4%
Total Households533,91556,664