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Dallas vs Richardson

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

Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
77
B · Good
Realust Score DallasRichardson
Prosperity 66 74
Schools 76 80
Safety 49 73
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 71 81
Affordability 77 75
Commute 83 81
Growth 64 66
What's comingDallasRichardson
Projects on the way1912
Under construction117
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year30
All Dallas projects →All Richardson projects →

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HousingDallasRichardson
Median Home Price$305,765$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$245$224
Starter Home Price$285,000$370,000
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio96.9%96.1%
% Single Family68.3%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$3,965
Rent Yoy Change0%0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds3.23.6
Avg HOA Fee$557$246
% With HOA32.7%28.5%
% With Pool23.1%25.5%
Avg Lot Size—39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built19831979
Avg Baths2.92.8
Avg Baths Full2.42.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%9.5%
% With Garage68.9%86%
% New Construction15.5%6%
% Price Reduced18.4%22.5%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%8%
% Contingent4%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$15,876
% Single Story48.2%53%
% With Fireplace53.5%72.5%
% With Central Air70.7%78%
% Waterfront1.4%1%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$162,631
Avg Home Age4347
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$224
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,752
Inventory Active3,853238
Inventory Total4,876334
Inventory Pending1,02396
% Under Contract21%28.7%
New Listings Monthly1,05288
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume58359
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576$1,672
Rent 5yr Change22.9%25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282$1,341
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20215659
Momentum 20225962
Momentum 20236462
Momentum 20246165
Momentum 20256663
Momentum (1 yr)7.1-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)15.719.7
EconomyDallasRichardson
Median Household Income$70,518$98,111
Avg Household Income$110,876$131,546
Per Capita Income$45,811$51,863
% Income Under $25K16.6%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%29.6%
Poverty Rate16.7%9.7%
Unemployment Rate4.9%5%
Jobs Score66.7
SchoolsDallasRichardson
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating4.85.6
State Ranking Percentile48.760.25
# Elementary Schools15236
# Middle Schools428
# High Schools394
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.9:1
Graduation Rate85.5%91.5%
Niche Schools Score68
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%39.3%
Dropout Rate11.8%8%
Graduating Class Size9,3092,619
SafetyDallasRichardson
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeCB
Safety Score1.662.66
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasRichardson
# Movie Theaters88
# Libraries3216
# Museums4110
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score68
Outdoor Activities Score6.76
Commute Score6.77.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores47—
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasRichardson
Avg Commute Time26 min24 min
% Drive Alone68.5%63.4%
% Carpool11.4%6.6%
% Public Transit2.3%2.4%
% Work From Home14%23.2%
Transit Score8447
Walkability Score9477
Bike Score7473
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min23 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations14856
EV Level2 Ports373156
EV Dc Fast Ports4553
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
DemographicsDallasRichardson
Population1,307,930118,731
Population Density3,850.94,156.9
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%2%
Median Age33.433.9
% Under 1823.9%20.2%
% Age 18–249.7%13.8%
% Age 25–3418.8%18%
% Age 35–4413.7%12.9%
% Age 45–5411.5%12.1%
% Age 55–6410.6%10%
% Age 65+11.8%13%
Avg Household Size2.422.48
% Family Households54.2%61%
% Homeownership42.4%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%57%
% Graduate Degree14.9%23.6%
% White35%53.3%
% Black23.2%11.8%
% Asian3.9%16.2%
% South Asian1%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%18.3%
% Native American1%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%12.6%
% Other Race15%5.7%
% Foreign Born23.4%22.4%
% Moved Last Year15.5%21%
% Renters57.6%49.3%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr84.5%79%
% From Out Of State2.3%2.4%
% From Different County3.1%7.2%
% From Abroad1.3%1%
% Families With Kids27.7%27.9%
% Married Couples34.6%46.2%
% Single Parent7.3%5.7%
% Living Alone37.4%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%8.7%
% With Broadband90.9%94.9%
% With Computer95.7%98.8%
% Male50%48.1%
% Female50%51.9%
Total Households533,91545,818