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DeSoto vs Rowlett

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Rowlett
Dallas Co. · $364K
77
B · Good
Realust Score DeSotoRowlett
Prosperity 66 77
Schools 71 78
Safety 64 75
Lifestyle 76 83
Market 78 74
Affordability 81 88
Commute 73 69
Growth 63 62
What's comingDeSotoRowlett
Projects on the way27
Under construction02
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All DeSoto projects →All Rowlett projects →

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HousingDeSotoRowlett
Median Home Price$320,428$364,063
Price Per Sq Ft$149$182
Starter Home Price$412,990$389,000
Premium Home Price$674,950$635,000
Sale To List Ratio—98%
% Single Family97.5%93.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$2,017
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$2,136
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$3,264
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$4,301
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%0.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0.9%
Housing Affordability Score46
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft2,451 sq ft
Avg Beds43.6
Avg HOA Fee$36$86
% With HOA11%21.5%
% With Pool5.5%7%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft11,210 sq ft
Avg Year Built20022005
Avg Baths3.23
Avg Baths Full2.82.6
% Townhome0%2%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage96.5%96.5%
% New Construction69.5%52%
% Price Reduced8%11.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%1.5%
% Contingent0.5%1%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$25,298
% Single Story30%32.5%
% With Fireplace34.5%53.5%
% With Central Air20.5%41.5%
% Waterfront0%10.5%
Avg Garage Size2.22
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$121,166
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$146,663
Avg Home Age2421
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$400,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$182
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$2,021
Inventory Active153239
Inventory Total207317
Inventory Pending5478
% Under Contract26.1%24.6%
New Listings Monthly3644
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%3.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-2.8%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$374,394
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%13.5%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$320,846
Monthly Sales Volume2658
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$1,759
Rent 5yr Change30.9%28.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425$1,373
Momentum 20205053
Momentum 20215061
Momentum 20226066
Momentum 20236067
Momentum 20246063
Momentum 20256067
Momentum (1 yr)—6.9
Momentum (5 yr)—25.9
EconomyDeSotoRowlett
Median Household Income$82,782$112,081
Avg Household Income$102,608$127,635
Per Capita Income$39,003$46,206
% Income Under $25K11.6%8.1%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%10.1%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%11.8%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%22.7%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%33.2%
Poverty Rate7.6%6.1%
Unemployment Rate8.9%4%
Jobs Score5.37.3
SchoolsDeSotoRowlett
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%99%
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%0.3%
Graduating Class Size5241,409
SafetyDeSotoRowlett
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K14.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K1.7 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K109.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K15.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K12.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K105.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,077.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K121.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B
Safety Score22.66
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K26 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoRowlett
# Movie Theaters22
# Libraries112
# Museums04
Nightlife Score4.76
Family Friendly Score5.37.3
Health Fitness Score66
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelDense SuburbanRural
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4146
# Grocery Stores1516
# Coffee Shops4760+
# Hospitals3825
# Bars3646
# Pharmacies60+37
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDeSotoRowlett
Avg Commute Time31 min31 min
% Drive Alone74.3%75.2%
% Carpool8%7.2%
% Public Transit0.5%1.4%
% Work From Home15.6%15.4%
Transit Score—42
Walkability Score7158
Bike Score4542
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi19.8 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi38.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min36 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi26.6 mi
EV Stations1417
EV Level2 Ports2245
EV Dc Fast Ports175
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkBlink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint Network
DemographicsDeSotoRowlett
Population56,21165,463
Population Density2,5983,155.2
Population Growth 5yr5.9%2.6%
Median Age41.939.9
% Under 1820.6%22.4%
% Age 18–248.4%8.6%
% Age 25–3411.8%13.4%
% Age 35–4413.3%13.5%
% Age 45–5415.8%14.6%
% Age 55–6414.2%13.7%
% Age 65+15.9%13.8%
Avg Household Size2.692.79
% Family Households69%77.1%
% Homeownership69.6%75.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%93.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%37.9%
% Graduate Degree12.8%11.1%
% White13.5%53.9%
% Black67.6%20.1%
% Asian0.9%7%
% South Asian0.3%2%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%21.7%
% Native American0.2%0.8%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%13.6%
% Other Race4.6%4.7%
% Foreign Born7.8%14.9%
% Moved Last Year9.9%12.8%
% Renters30.4%24.8%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr90.1%87.2%
% From Out Of State0.9%1.4%
% From Different County2.4%5%
% From Abroad0%0.4%
% Families With Kids30.9%33.6%
% Married Couples41.8%63.4%
% Single Parent9%5.8%
% Living Alone28.3%19.4%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%6.1%
% With Broadband93.7%98.1%
% With Computer97.5%99.4%
% Male46.8%49.8%
% Female53.2%50.2%
Total Households20,69323,352