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DeSoto vs Lancaster

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DeSotoLancaster
Prosperity 66 59
Schools 71 71
Safety 64 58
Lifestyle 76 76
Market 78 79
Affordability 81 80
Commute 73 67
Growth 63 66
What's comingDeSotoLancaster
Projects on the way27
Under construction04
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
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HousingDeSotoLancaster
Median Home Price$320,428$270,106
Price Per Sq Ft$149$163
Starter Home Price$412,990$207,500
Premium Home Price$674,950$549,000
Sale To List Ratio—98.4%
% Single Family97.5%73.2%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$1,496
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,565
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$2,147
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$2,850
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%0.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0%
Housing Affordability Score44.7
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft1,850 sq ft
Avg Beds43.4
Avg HOA Fee$36$30
% With HOA11%15.9%
% With Pool5.5%1.9%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft117,777 sq ft
Avg Year Built20021990
Avg Baths3.22.3
Avg Baths Full2.82
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage96.5%66.2%
% New Construction69.5%10.2%
% Price Reduced8%17.8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%19.1%
% Contingent0.5%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$44,089
% Single Story30%55.4%
% With Fireplace34.5%47.1%
% With Central Air20.5%57.3%
% Waterfront0%0.6%
Avg Garage Size2.21.9
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$81,179
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$122,825
Avg Home Age2436
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days62 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$285,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$163
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,831
Inventory Active15396
Inventory Total207147
Inventory Pending5451
% Under Contract26.1%34.7%
New Listings Monthly3628
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%12.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$276,124
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%13.3%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$238,387
Monthly Sales Volume2618
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$2,066
Rent 5yr Change30.9%29.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425$1,608
Momentum 20205056
Momentum 20215062
Momentum 20226070
Momentum 20236073
Momentum 20246067
Momentum 20256064
Momentum (1 yr)—-3.4
Momentum (5 yr)—17.1
EconomyDeSotoLancaster
Median Household Income$82,782$68,302
Avg Household Income$102,608$85,731
Per Capita Income$39,003$31,689
% Income Under $25K11.6%15.1%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%16.7%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%24.5%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%12.1%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%20.4%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%11.2%
Poverty Rate7.6%15%
Unemployment Rate8.9%7.2%
Jobs Score5.34.7
SchoolsDeSotoLancaster
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDLancaster ISD
Overall District Rating32.4
State Ranking Percentile23.216.75
# Elementary Schools66
# Middle Schools22
# High Schools21
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:114.7:1
Graduation Rate86.6%98.8%
Niche Schools Score44.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%83%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%3.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%8.9%
Dropout Rate11.1%0.2%
Graduating Class Size524565
SafetyDeSotoLancaster
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K24.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K3.4 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K286.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K69.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K20.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K871.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,721.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K533.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K4.9 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K39.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoLancaster
# Movie Theaters21
# Libraries14
# Museums01
Nightlife Score4.74.7
Family Friendly Score5.35.3
Health Fitness Score64.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+31
# Gyms419
# Grocery Stores153
# Coffee Shops4719
# Hospitals3813
# Bars369
# Pharmacies60+13
# Dentists60+18
TransportationDeSotoLancaster
Avg Commute Time31 min29 min
% Drive Alone74.3%76.8%
% Carpool8%12.7%
% Public Transit0.5%0.3%
% Work From Home15.6%7.9%
Walkability Score7140
Bike Score4540
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi16.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi33.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min37 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations148
EV Level2 Ports229
EV Dc Fast Ports1715
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkeVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV Connect
DemographicsDeSotoLancaster
Population56,21140,820
Population Density2,5981,234.5
Population Growth 5yr5.9%4.1%
Median Age41.935.7
% Under 1820.6%28.1%
% Age 18–248.4%8.2%
% Age 25–3411.8%13%
% Age 35–4413.3%12.5%
% Age 45–5415.8%12.4%
% Age 55–6414.2%13.7%
% Age 65+15.9%12.1%
Avg Household Size2.692.74
% Family Households69%67.6%
% Homeownership69.6%68.1%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%85.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%25.3%
% Graduate Degree12.8%9.8%
% White13.5%12.6%
% Black67.6%65.2%
% Asian0.9%1.2%
% South Asian0.3%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%24.4%
% Native American0.2%0.8%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%11.3%
% Other Race4.6%9%
% Foreign Born7.8%8.1%
% Moved Last Year9.9%11.9%
% Renters30.4%31.9%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr90.1%88.1%
% From Out Of State0.9%0.2%
% From Different County2.4%2.6%
% From Abroad0%0.1%
% Families With Kids30.9%40.9%
% Married Couples41.8%41.5%
% Single Parent9%14.2%
% Living Alone28.3%28.8%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%9.1%
% With Broadband93.7%90.6%
% With Computer97.5%95.5%
% Male46.8%47.7%
% Female53.2%52.3%
Total Households20,69314,748