Head to head
Dallas vs Irving
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Irving
Dallas Co. · $339K
71
B- · Above Average
| Realust Score |
Dallas | Irving |
| Prosperity |
66 |
67 |
| Schools |
76 |
71 |
| Safety |
49 |
62 |
| Lifestyle |
81 |
83 |
| Market |
71 |
76 |
| Affordability |
77 |
79 |
| Commute |
83 |
81 |
| Growth |
64 |
71 |
| Housing | Dallas | Irving |
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| Median Home Price | $305,765 | $339,198 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $245 | $220 |
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| Starter Home Price | $285,000 | $225,000 |
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| Premium Home Price | $1,500,000 | $917,000 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 96.9% | 97.3% |
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| % Single Family | 68.3% | 74.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,694 | $1,879 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,183 | $996 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $2,005 | $1,992 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $5,921 | $3,694 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | 0% | 0.1% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.4% | 0.4% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 4 | 5.3 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,215 sq ft | 2,232 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.2 | 3.3 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $557 | $259 |
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| % With HOA | 32.7% | 47.5% |
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| % With Pool | 23.1% | 16% |
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| Avg Lot Size | — | 40,701 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 1983 | 1987 |
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| Avg Baths | 2.9 | 2.8 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.4 | 2.3 |
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| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 22.9% | 10.5% |
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| % With Garage | 68.9% | 85% |
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| % New Construction | 15.5% | 21.5% |
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| % Price Reduced | 18.4% | 12.5% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0.1% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 9.1% | 5% |
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| % Contingent | 4% | 3% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $26,739 | $14,917 |
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| % Single Story | 48.2% | 45% |
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| % With Fireplace | 53.5% | 48.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 70.7% | 72% |
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| % Waterfront | 1.4% | 3.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 1.9 | 1.9 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $125,782 | $137,542 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $139,314 | $162,373 |
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| Avg Home Age | 43 | 39 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 70 days | 68 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $399,000 | $420,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $245 | $220 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,737 | $1,583 |
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| Inventory Active | 3,853 | 320 |
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| Inventory Total | 4,876 | 427 |
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| Inventory Pending | 1,023 | 107 |
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| % Under Contract | 21% | 25.1% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 1,052 | 116 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | 0.6% | -1.9% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -1.7% | -0.3% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $310,919 | $340,254 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 10.8% | 16.6% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $276,012 | $290,979 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 583 | 74 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,576 | $1,575 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 22.9% | 26.7% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,282 | $1,245 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 56 | 50 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 56 | 54 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 59 | 56 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 64 | 57 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 61 | 57 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 66 | 56 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 7.1 | -1.4 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 15.7 | 17.1 |
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| Economy | Dallas | Irving |
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| Median Household Income | $70,518 | $81,830 |
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| Avg Household Income | $110,876 | $109,912 |
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| Per Capita Income | $45,811 | $40,642 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 16.6% | 9.1% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 18.7% | 17.8% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 17.9% | 18.8% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 12.6% | 13.8% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 14.3% | 18.9% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 19.8% | 21.5% |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 11% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 4.5% |
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| Jobs Score | 6 | 6.7 |
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| Schools | Dallas | Irving |
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| Primary School District | Dallas ISD | Irving ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 4.8 | 2.5 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 48.7 | 17.07 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 152 | 18 |
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| # Middle Schools | 42 | 8 |
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| # High Schools | 39 | 6 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15.5:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85.5% | 93.9% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 6 | 6.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 85.3% | 100% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 9.2% | 5.4% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 18.9% | 13.7% |
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| Dropout Rate | 11.8% | 4.1% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 9,309 | 2,146 |
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| Safety | Dallas | Irving |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 37.2 per 1K | 20.4 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 5.9 per 1K | 2.7 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 440.1 per 100K | 157.3 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 168.5 per 100K | 57.1 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 31.3 per 1K | 17.7 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 464.1 per 100K | 250.1 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 1,787.3 per 100K | 1,521.8 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,100.5 per 100K | 426.9 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | C | C+ |
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| Safety Score | 1.66 | 2 |
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| Murder Rate | 10.7 per 100K | 1.6 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 35.9 per 100K | 53.6 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Dallas | Irving |
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| # Movie Theaters | 8 | 6 |
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| # Libraries | 32 | 8 |
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| # Museums | 41 | 9 |
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| Nightlife Score | 8 | 8 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 6.7 | 7.3 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Commute Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| Area Feel | Urban Suburban Mix | Urban Suburban Mix |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 60+ | 46 |
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| # Grocery Stores | 47 | 25 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 60+ | 43 |
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| # Bars | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Pharmacies | 60+ | 52 |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Dallas | Irving |
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| Avg Commute Time | 26 min | 24 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 68.5% | 68.8% |
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| % Carpool | 11.4% | 10.2% |
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| % Public Transit | 2.3% | 1% |
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| % Work From Home | 14% | 17.3% |
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| Transit Score | 84 | 51 |
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| Walkability Score | 94 | 80 |
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| Bike Score | 74 | 59 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 0.4 mi | 12.6 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 18.4 mi | 7.3 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 20 min | 10 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 7.6 mi | 8.2 mi |
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| EV Stations | 148 | 42 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 373 | 87 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 45 | 20 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, UNIVERSAL |
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| Demographics | Dallas | Irving |
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| Population | 1,307,930 | 256,492 |
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| Population Density | 3,850.9 | 3,827.1 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | -1.7% | 7% |
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| Median Age | 33.4 | 32.8 |
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| % Under 18 | 23.9% | 26.2% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 13.7% | 16.2% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 11.5% | 11.6% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 10.6% | 9.3% |
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| % Age 65+ | 11.8% | 8.7% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.42 | 2.69 |
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| % Family Households | 54.2% | 64.9% |
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| % Homeownership | 42.4% | 38.1% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 81.1% | 81% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 38.2% | 42.4% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 14.9% | 17.4% |
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| % White | 35% | 33.7% |
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| % Black | 23.2% | 12.8% |
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| % Asian | 3.9% | 23.2% |
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| % South Asian | 1% | 16.1% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 42.6% | 43.4% |
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| % Native American | 1% | 0.6% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 21.8% | 15.1% |
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| % Other Race | 15% | 14.6% |
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| % Foreign Born | 23.4% | 42.5% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 15.5% | 15.8% |
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| % Renters | 57.6% | 61.9% |
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| Diversity Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 84.5% | 84.2% |
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| % From Out Of State | 2.3% | 2.4% |
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| % From Different County | 3.1% | 2.8% |
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| % From Abroad | 1.3% | 2.5% |
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| % Families With Kids | 27.7% | 36.1% |
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| % Married Couples | 34.6% | 47.7% |
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| % Single Parent | 7.3% | 6.6% |
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| % Living Alone | 37.4% | 28.4% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 8.7% | 5.3% |
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| % With Broadband | 90.9% | 92.7% |
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| % With Computer | 95.7% | 98.1% |
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| % Male | 50% | 50.3% |
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| % Female | 50% | 49.7% |
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| Total Households | 533,915 | 94,845 |
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