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DeSoto vs Rockwall

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Rockwall
Rockwall Co. · $475K
83
A- · Great
Realust Score DeSotoRockwall
Prosperity 66 78
Schools 71 87
Safety 64 81
Lifestyle 76 89
Market 78 74
Affordability 81 79
Commute 73 74
Growth 63 73
What's comingDeSotoRockwall
Projects on the way28
Under construction02
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All DeSoto projects →All Rockwall projects →

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HousingDeSotoRockwall
Median Home Price$320,428$474,989
Price Per Sq Ft$149$196
Starter Home Price$412,990$609,990
Premium Home Price$674,950$824,900
Sale To List Ratio—96.4%
% Single Family97.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$2,631
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,682
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$2,641
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$4,489
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%1.1%
Housing Affordability Score46.7
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft3,298 sq ft
Avg Beds44
Avg HOA Fee$36$90
% With HOA11%13%
% With Pool5.5%3%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft10,581 sq ft
Avg Year Built20022013
Avg Baths3.23.7
Avg Baths Full2.83.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage96.5%98.5%
% New Construction69.5%83%
% Price Reduced8%13%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%0%
% Contingent0.5%0%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$19,663
% Single Story30%40.5%
% With Fireplace34.5%23%
% With Central Air20.5%15%
% Waterfront0%2.5%
Avg Garage Size2.22.7
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$167,868
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$181,684
Avg Home Age2413
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$500,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$196
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,886
Inventory Active153526
Inventory Total207700
Inventory Pending54174
% Under Contract26.1%24.9%
New Listings Monthly36128
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%-2.7%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-1%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$479,647
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%15.9%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$409,895
Monthly Sales Volume2664
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$1,860
Rent 5yr Change30.9%21.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425$1,527
Momentum 20205055
Momentum 20215057
Momentum 20226064
Momentum 20236068
Momentum 20246066
Momentum 20256078
Momentum (1 yr)—19.5
Momentum (5 yr)—46.8
EconomyDeSotoRockwall
Median Household Income$82,782$115,580
Avg Household Income$102,608$142,025
Per Capita Income$39,003$52,156
% Income Under $25K11.6%6.2%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%10.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%13%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%21%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%35%
Poverty Rate7.6%4%
Unemployment Rate8.9%4.4%
Jobs Score5.38
SchoolsDeSotoRockwall
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDRockwall ISD
Overall District Rating37.8
State Ranking Percentile23.285.95
# Elementary Schools616
# Middle Schools23
# High Schools23
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:116.1:1
Graduation Rate86.6%99%
Niche Schools Score48.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%87.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%23%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%37.7%
Dropout Rate11.1%0.3%
Graduating Class Size5241,409
SafetyDeSotoRockwall
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K1.2 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K113.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K14.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K10.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K116.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,170.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K85.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score23
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K16.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoRockwall
# Movie Theaters22
# Libraries17
# Museums01
Nightlife Score4.76
Family Friendly Score5.38.7
Health Fitness Score66.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score87.3
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+49
# Gyms4160+
# Grocery Stores159
# Coffee Shops4759
# Hospitals3823
# Bars3643
# Pharmacies60+31
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDeSotoRockwall
Avg Commute Time31 min32 min
% Drive Alone74.3%72.4%
% Carpool8%6.2%
% Public Transit0.5%0.3%
% Work From Home15.6%19.2%
Walkability Score7180
Bike Score4549
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi23.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi41.8 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min40 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi30.3 mi
EV Stations148
EV Level2 Ports2215
EV Dc Fast Ports172
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDeSotoRockwall
Population56,21151,168
Population Density2,5981,729.4
Population Growth 5yr5.9%16%
Median Age41.939.5
% Under 1820.6%24.3%
% Age 18–248.4%8.3%
% Age 25–3411.8%11.4%
% Age 35–4413.3%14.2%
% Age 45–5415.8%14.9%
% Age 55–6414.2%11.1%
% Age 65+15.9%15.8%
Avg Household Size2.692.78
% Family Households69%73.9%
% Homeownership69.6%72.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%96%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%48.6%
% Graduate Degree12.8%17.7%
% White13.5%69.6%
% Black67.6%10.9%
% Asian0.9%4.6%
% South Asian0.3%2.6%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%15.8%
% Native American0.2%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%10.9%
% Other Race4.6%3.4%
% Foreign Born7.8%9.7%
% Moved Last Year9.9%14%
% Renters30.4%27.5%
Diversity Score87.3
% Same House 1yr90.1%86%
% From Out Of State0.9%3.3%
% From Different County2.4%5.8%
% From Abroad0%0.3%
% Families With Kids30.9%37.5%
% Married Couples41.8%63.4%
% Single Parent9%4.1%
% Living Alone28.3%22.7%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%10.7%
% With Broadband93.7%96.3%
% With Computer97.5%98.8%
% Male46.8%49.1%
% Female53.2%50.9%
Total Households20,69318,273