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DeSoto vs Carrollton

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
76
B · Good
Realust Score DeSotoCarrollton
Prosperity 66 73
Schools 71 79
Safety 64 72
Lifestyle 76 86
Market 78 79
Affordability 81 80
Commute 73 82
Growth 63 60
What's comingDeSotoCarrollton
Projects on the way26
Under construction03
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year11
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HousingDeSotoCarrollton
Median Home Price$320,428$400,642
Price Per Sq Ft$149$217
Starter Home Price$412,990$342,500
Premium Home Price$674,950$750,000
Sale To List Ratio—97.7%
% Single Family97.5%77.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$2,219
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,460
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$2,200
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$4,064
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%-2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score46
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft2,098 sq ft
Avg Beds43.4
Avg HOA Fee$36$207
% With HOA11%37.5%
% With Pool5.5%23.5%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft32,107 sq ft
Avg Year Built20021988
Avg Baths3.22.6
Avg Baths Full2.82.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%8.5%
% With Garage96.5%83.5%
% New Construction69.5%7%
% Price Reduced8%16.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%4%
% Contingent0.5%7%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$13,172
% Single Story30%50.5%
% With Fireplace34.5%79.5%
% With Central Air20.5%67%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.22
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$125,037
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$161,767
Avg Home Age2438
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days64 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$411,499
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$217
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,724
Inventory Active153231
Inventory Total207344
Inventory Pending54113
% Under Contract26.1%32.8%
New Listings Monthly3688
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%-1.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-1.8%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$408,140
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%16.3%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$344,404
Monthly Sales Volume2673
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$1,660
Rent 5yr Change30.9%24.1%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425$1,300
Momentum 20205053
Momentum 20215058
Momentum 20226061
Momentum 20236064
Momentum 20246063
Momentum 20256061
Momentum (1 yr)—-2.1
Momentum (5 yr)—15.3
EconomyDeSotoCarrollton
Median Household Income$82,782$101,396
Avg Household Income$102,608$130,360
Per Capita Income$39,003$51,524
% Income Under $25K11.6%7.8%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%12.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%22.2%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%28.7%
Poverty Rate7.6%7.1%
Unemployment Rate8.9%3.3%
Jobs Score5.37.3
SchoolsDeSotoCarrollton
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating35.4
State Ranking Percentile23.257.96
# Elementary Schools624
# Middle Schools26
# High Schools28
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:113.5:1
Graduation Rate86.6%93%
Niche Schools Score48
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%24.9%
Dropout Rate11.1%4.8%
Graduating Class Size5241,677
SafetyDeSotoCarrollton
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K11.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K1 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K101.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K22.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K10.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K152.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K961.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K202.3 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22.33
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K12.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoCarrollton
# Movie Theaters26
# Libraries112
# Museums07
Nightlife Score4.78
Family Friendly Score5.38
Health Fitness Score67.3
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score4.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4160+
# Grocery Stores1538
# Coffee Shops4760+
# Hospitals3854
# Bars3660+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDeSotoCarrollton
Avg Commute Time31 min24 min
% Drive Alone74.3%69%
% Carpool8%8.3%
% Public Transit0.5%0.9%
% Work From Home15.6%19.4%
Transit Score—33
Walkability Score7182
Bike Score4561
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi18.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi13.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min15 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi15.1 mi
EV Stations1462
EV Level2 Ports22124
EV Dc Fast Ports1746
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDeSotoCarrollton
Population56,211133,740
Population Density2,5983,652.8
Population Growth 5yr5.9%-1.5%
Median Age41.939.2
% Under 1820.6%19.6%
% Age 18–248.4%8.3%
% Age 25–3411.8%15.5%
% Age 35–4413.3%15.9%
% Age 45–5415.8%14%
% Age 55–6414.2%13%
% Age 65+15.9%13.7%
Avg Household Size2.692.56
% Family Households69%67.4%
% Homeownership69.6%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%88.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%45.2%
% Graduate Degree12.8%16%
% White13.5%46.6%
% Black67.6%9%
% Asian0.9%17.8%
% South Asian0.3%4.5%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%32.3%
% Native American0.2%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.3%
% Two Or More Races13.2%17.4%
% Other Race4.6%8.3%
% Foreign Born7.8%28%
% Moved Last Year9.9%10.8%
% Renters30.4%41.5%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr90.1%89.2%
% From Out Of State0.9%1.5%
% From Different County2.4%4.1%
% From Abroad0%1.1%
% Families With Kids30.9%29.2%
% Married Couples41.8%52.3%
% Single Parent9%5%
% Living Alone28.3%26.2%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%7.3%
% With Broadband93.7%95.6%
% With Computer97.5%98.6%
% Male46.8%49.6%
% Female53.2%50.4%
Total Households20,69351,995