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DeSoto vs Duncanville

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DeSotoDuncanville
Prosperity 66 61
Schools 71 68
Safety 64 60
Lifestyle 76 78
Market 78 78
Affordability 81 84
Commute 73 80
Growth 63 64
What's comingDeSotoDuncanville
Projects on the way21
Under construction01
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
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HousingDeSotoDuncanville
Median Home Price$320,428$275,691
Price Per Sq Ft$149$168
Starter Home Price$412,990$249,900
Premium Home Price$674,950$520,000
Sale To List Ratio—97.1%
% Single Family97.5%87.4%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$1,527
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$997
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$1,956
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$2,359
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%-3.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score44.7
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft2,225 sq ft
Avg Beds43.5
Avg HOA Fee$36$72
% With HOA11%9.5%
% With Pool5.5%12.6%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft18,942 sq ft
Avg Year Built20021978
Avg Baths3.22.6
Avg Baths Full2.82.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%1.1%
% With Garage96.5%76.8%
% New Construction69.5%3.2%
% Price Reduced8%17.9%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%13.7%
% Contingent0.5%5.3%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$14,372
% Single Story30%69.5%
% With Fireplace34.5%69.5%
% With Central Air20.5%69.5%
% Waterfront0%3.2%
Avg Garage Size2.22
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$88,846
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$118,970
Avg Home Age2448
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days67 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$324,950
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$168
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,899
Inventory Active15371
Inventory Total207100
Inventory Pending5429
% Under Contract26.1%29%
New Listings Monthly3628
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%-3.1%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-0.5%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$277,087
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%15.7%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$238,349
Monthly Sales Volume2614
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$1,564
Rent 5yr Change30.9%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425—
Momentum 20205051
Momentum 20215065
Momentum 20226065
Momentum 20236060
Momentum 20246067
Momentum 20256069
Momentum (1 yr)—1.2
Momentum (5 yr)—35.7
EconomyDeSotoDuncanville
Median Household Income$82,782$76,457
Avg Household Income$102,608$90,959
Per Capita Income$39,003$30,942
% Income Under $25K11.6%10.9%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%20.2%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%18%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%18.4%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%14.1%
Poverty Rate7.6%10.6%
Unemployment Rate8.9%7.1%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsDeSotoDuncanville
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDDuncanville ISD
Overall District Rating31.5
State Ranking Percentile23.28.32
# Elementary Schools69
# Middle Schools26
# High Schools22
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:115.5:1
Graduation Rate86.6%90.1%
Niche Schools Score45.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%85.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%4.6%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%10.1%
Dropout Rate11.1%7.1%
Graduating Class Size5241,156
SafetyDeSotoDuncanville
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K22.5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K2.6 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K195.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K82.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K20 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K444.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,271.2 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K562.4 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K23.1 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoDuncanville
# Movie Theaters22
# Libraries18
# Museums07
Nightlife Score4.75.3
Family Friendly Score5.36
Health Fitness Score65.3
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4155
# Grocery Stores1520
# Coffee Shops4760+
# Hospitals3840
# Bars3641
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDeSotoDuncanville
Avg Commute Time31 min26 min
% Drive Alone74.3%75.6%
% Carpool8%10.9%
% Public Transit0.5%0.1%
% Work From Home15.6%10.2%
Transit Score—0
Walkability Score7183
Bike Score4559
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi22.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min24 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi19 mi
EV Stations1412
EV Level2 Ports2222
EV Dc Fast Ports1718
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo Network
DemographicsDeSotoDuncanville
Population56,21139,683
Population Density2,5983,541.8
Population Growth 5yr5.9%0.7%
Median Age41.936.2
% Under 1820.6%27.8%
% Age 18–248.4%9.3%
% Age 25–3411.8%11.3%
% Age 35–4413.3%13.1%
% Age 45–5415.8%11.2%
% Age 55–6414.2%10.8%
% Age 65+15.9%16.5%
Avg Household Size2.692.98
% Family Households69%73%
% Homeownership69.6%66%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%25.2%
% Graduate Degree12.8%8.7%
% White13.5%29.4%
% Black67.6%29.5%
% Asian0.9%1.3%
% South Asian0.3%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%44.3%
% Native American0.2%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%22.1%
% Other Race4.6%16.8%
% Foreign Born7.8%16.3%
% Moved Last Year9.9%6.9%
% Renters30.4%34%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr90.1%93.1%
% From Out Of State0.9%0.5%
% From Different County2.4%0.6%
% From Abroad0%0.2%
% Families With Kids30.9%37.2%
% Married Couples41.8%46.1%
% Single Parent9%11%
% Living Alone28.3%24.1%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%12.6%
% With Broadband93.7%93.1%
% With Computer97.5%96%
% Male46.8%47.7%
% Female53.2%52.3%
Total Households20,69313,215