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Denton vs Dallas

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Denton
Denton Co. · $347K
72
B · Good
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DentonDallas
Prosperity 65 66
Schools 77 76
Safety 61 49
Lifestyle 83 81
Market 75 71
Affordability 74 77
Commute 83 83
Growth 76 64
What's comingDentonDallas
Projects on the way2519
Under construction911
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year03
All Denton projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingDentonDallas
Median Home Price$346,719$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$194$245
Starter Home Price$371,990$285,000
Premium Home Price$598,990$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio96.6%96.9%
% Single Family99.5%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,920$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$772$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$1,640$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$3,444$5,921
Rent Yoy Change-2%0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.7%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft2,611 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds3.83.2
Avg HOA Fee$149$557
% With HOA11.5%32.7%
% With Pool0.5%23.1%
Avg Lot Size8,249 sq ft—
Avg Year Built20131983
Avg Baths2.72.9
Avg Baths Full2.42.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0.5%22.9%
% With Garage99%68.9%
% New Construction86%15.5%
% Price Reduced2%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending0%9.1%
% Contingent0%4%
Avg Price Reduction$14,271$26,739
% Single Story38%48.2%
% With Fireplace9.5%53.5%
% With Central Air12.5%70.7%
% Waterfront0%1.4%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$131,388$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$181,630$139,314
Avg Home Age1343
Realtor Median Days on Market75 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$389,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$194$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,495$1,737
Inventory Active3813,853
Inventory Total5504,876
Inventory Pending1691,023
% Under Contract30.7%21%
New Listings Monthly1081,052
Inventory Change (month)-1%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.2%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$358,253$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)9.5%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$316,649$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume97583
Rent 1yr Ago$1,536$1,576
Rent 5yr Change20.3%22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,252$1,282
Momentum 20205256
Momentum 20215956
Momentum 20226359
Momentum 20236564
Momentum 20246761
Momentum 20256366
Momentum (1 yr)-1.67.1
Momentum (5 yr)25.615.7
EconomyDentonDallas
Median Household Income$76,019$70,518
Avg Household Income$98,819$110,876
Per Capita Income$38,167$45,811
% Income Under $25K15.7%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.4%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K15.3%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K13.6%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K17.7%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus19.2%19.8%
Poverty Rate15.8%16.7%
Unemployment Rate5.1%4.9%
Jobs Score6.76
SchoolsDentonDallas
Primary School DistrictDenton ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating4.64.8
State Ranking Percentile44.8548.7
# Elementary Schools26152
# Middle Schools942
# High Schools839
Student Teacher Ratio13.8:114.9:1
Graduation Rate97.9%85.5%
Niche Schools Score7.36
SAT/ACT Participation Rate90.3%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %14.3%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %25.5%18.9%
Dropout Rate1%11.8%
Graduating Class Size2,3159,309
SafetyDentonDallas
Overall Crime Rate21.9 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.3 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate116.1 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate26.1 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate19.6 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate133.1 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,470.5 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate141 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate3.3 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate57.7 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDentonDallas
# Movie Theaters48
# Libraries1232
# Museums841
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score7.36.7
Health Fitness Score6.76
Outdoor Activities Score5.36.7
Commute Score6.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks5760+
# Gyms5760+
# Grocery Stores1147
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals3660+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies3460+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDentonDallas
Avg Commute Time24 min26 min
% Drive Alone69.3%68.5%
% Carpool11.3%11.4%
% Public Transit0.9%2.3%
% Work From Home12.2%14%
Transit Score4984
Walkability Score8794
Bike Score7774
Distance Downtown Dallas39.4 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.3 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport29 min20 min
Distance Love Field35.9 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations30148
EV Level2 Ports45373
EV Dc Fast Ports3845
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, MERCEDES_BENZ, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDentonDallas
Population152,8661,307,930
Population Density1,576.63,850.9
Population Growth 5yr12.2%-1.7%
Median Age31.433.4
% Under 1818.2%23.9%
% Age 18–2420%9.7%
% Age 25–3417.9%18.8%
% Age 35–4411.4%13.7%
% Age 45–5410.4%11.5%
% Age 55–649.6%10.6%
% Age 65+12.5%11.8%
Avg Household Size2.532.42
% Family Households58%54.2%
% Homeownership50%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher91.6%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher41.7%38.2%
% Graduate Degree15.4%14.9%
% White59.4%35%
% Black11.2%23.2%
% Asian4.1%3.9%
% South Asian1.5%1%
% Hispanic Latino25.9%42.6%
% Native American0.9%1%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.1%
% Two Or More Races18.1%21.8%
% Other Race6.2%15%
% Foreign Born13.5%23.4%
% Moved Last Year25.2%15.5%
% Renters50%57.6%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr74.8%84.5%
% From Out Of State2.8%2.3%
% From Different County8.3%3.1%
% From Abroad1.3%1.3%
% Families With Kids26.3%27.7%
% Married Couples43.7%34.6%
% Single Parent5.2%7.3%
% Living Alone28.5%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone8.5%8.7%
% With Broadband91.9%90.9%
% With Computer98.1%95.7%
% Male48.6%50%
% Female51.4%50%
Total Households56,664533,915