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DeSoto vs Garland

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DeSotoGarland
Prosperity 66 63
Schools 71 78
Safety 64 64
Lifestyle 76 81
Market 78 74
Affordability 81 83
Commute 73 73
Growth 63 67
What's comingDeSotoGarland
Projects on the way210
Under construction02
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year12
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HousingDeSotoGarland
Median Home Price$320,428$283,276
Price Per Sq Ft$149$182
Starter Home Price$412,990$265,000
Premium Home Price$674,950$487,990
Sale To List Ratio—96.8%
% Single Family97.5%90%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,351
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$1,981
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$4,152
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%1.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%1%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft1,924 sq ft
Avg Beds43.5
Avg HOA Fee$36$103
% With HOA11%27.5%
% With Pool5.5%8.5%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft16,972 sq ft
Avg Year Built20021981
Avg Baths3.22.4
Avg Baths Full2.82.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%3%
% With Garage96.5%79.5%
% New Construction69.5%9%
% Price Reduced8%11%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%0.5%
% Contingent0.5%3%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$9,014
% Single Story30%68%
% With Fireplace34.5%66.5%
% With Central Air20.5%63%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.21.9
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$93,805
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$135,128
Avg Home Age2445
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$310,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$182
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,800
Inventory Active153596
Inventory Total207779
Inventory Pending54183
% Under Contract26.1%23.5%
New Listings Monthly36172
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-3.3%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$293,076
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$251,720
Monthly Sales Volume26129
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$1,606
Rent 5yr Change30.9%29.3%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425$1,264
Momentum 20205053
Momentum 20215059
Momentum 20226065
Momentum 20236065
Momentum 20246064
Momentum 20256062
Momentum (1 yr)—-2.9
Momentum (5 yr)—18.1
EconomyDeSotoGarland
Median Household Income$82,782$76,320
Avg Household Income$102,608$95,348
Per Capita Income$39,003$31,917
% Income Under $25K11.6%11%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%18.8%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%19.1%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%15.2%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%19.5%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%16.5%
Poverty Rate7.6%13%
Unemployment Rate8.9%4.8%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsDeSotoGarland
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDGarland ISD
Overall District Rating35
State Ranking Percentile23.251.09
# Elementary Schools644
# Middle Schools212
# High Schools210
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:115:1
Graduation Rate86.6%94.3%
Niche Schools Score46.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%96.5%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%11.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%19.5%
Dropout Rate11.1%3.8%
Graduating Class Size5243,918
SafetyDeSotoGarland
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K19 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K1.9 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K140.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K60.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K17 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K303.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,283.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K401.2 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K2.4 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K26.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoGarland
# Movie Theaters26
# Libraries114
# Museums04
Nightlife Score4.76.7
Family Friendly Score5.36.7
Health Fitness Score65.3
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score4.76
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4160+
# Grocery Stores1539
# Coffee Shops4760+
# Hospitals3847
# Bars3660+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDeSotoGarland
Avg Commute Time31 min30 min
% Drive Alone74.3%73.3%
% Carpool8%11.3%
% Public Transit0.5%1.7%
% Work From Home15.6%11.6%
Transit Score—56
Walkability Score7168
Bike Score4556
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi19.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi27.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min33 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi19.7 mi
EV Stations1417
EV Level2 Ports2237
EV Dc Fast Ports178
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDeSotoGarland
Population56,211246,844
Population Density2,5984,341.5
Population Growth 5yr5.9%3.5%
Median Age41.935
% Under 1820.6%25.5%
% Age 18–248.4%9.9%
% Age 25–3411.8%14.7%
% Age 35–4413.3%12.8%
% Age 45–5415.8%11.9%
% Age 55–6414.2%12.6%
% Age 65+15.9%12.6%
Avg Household Size2.693
% Family Households69%75%
% Homeownership69.6%61.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%78.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%25.4%
% Graduate Degree12.8%8.4%
% White13.5%30.7%
% Black67.6%15.1%
% Asian0.9%11.4%
% South Asian0.3%1.6%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%45.7%
% Native American0.2%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%33.4%
% Other Race4.6%8.5%
% Foreign Born7.8%31.7%
% Moved Last Year9.9%8.5%
% Renters30.4%38.4%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr90.1%91.5%
% From Out Of State0.9%1%
% From Different County2.4%1.8%
% From Abroad0%0.4%
% Families With Kids30.9%36.5%
% Married Couples41.8%51.9%
% Single Parent9%7.9%
% Living Alone28.3%19.2%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%7.3%
% With Broadband93.7%94.9%
% With Computer97.5%98.4%
% Male46.8%49.4%
% Female53.2%50.6%
Total Households20,69381,954