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Lancaster vs Cedar Hill

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
Cedar Hill
Dallas Co. · $313K
72
B · Good
Realust Score LancasterCedar Hill
Prosperity 59 72
Schools 71 74
Safety 58 64
Lifestyle 76 78
Market 79 75
Affordability 80 89
Commute 67 72
Growth 66 64
What's comingLancasterCedar Hill
Projects on the way73
Under construction40
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingLancasterCedar Hill
Median Home Price$270,106$312,520
Price Per Sq Ft$163$176
Starter Home Price$207,500$295,000
Premium Home Price$549,000$898,000
Sale To List Ratio98.4%97.9%
% Single Family73.2%85.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,731
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565—
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147—
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850—
Rent Yoy Change0.9%2.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.1%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft2,783 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.9
Avg HOA Fee$30$57
% With HOA15.9%38%
% With Pool1.9%12.5%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft37,255 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902001
Avg Baths2.33.2
Avg Baths Full22.7
% Townhome0%2%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage66.2%84.5%
% New Construction10.2%26.5%
% Price Reduced17.8%18.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%12.5%
% Contingent4.5%3.5%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$18,482
% Single Story55.4%43%
% With Fireplace47.1%60%
% With Central Air57.3%56.5%
% Waterfront0.6%3.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$101,679
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$124,769
Avg Home Age3625
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days84 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$342,200
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$176
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$1,995
Inventory Active96137
Inventory Total147192
Inventory Pending5155
% Under Contract34.7%28.6%
New Listings Monthly2848
Inventory Change (month)12.2%-1%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-1.1%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$316,013
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%11.9%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$279,207
Monthly Sales Volume1837
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066$1,925
Rent 5yr Change29.6%31%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608$1,505
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20216260
Momentum 20227071
Momentum 20237361
Momentum 20246770
Momentum 20256467
Momentum (1 yr)-3.4-3.8
Momentum (5 yr)17.126.9
EconomyLancasterCedar Hill
Median Household Income$68,302$101,909
Avg Household Income$85,731$121,399
Per Capita Income$31,689$42,128
% Income Under $25K15.1%9.4%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%13.5%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%13.5%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%12.9%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%23.5%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%27%
Poverty Rate15%10%
Unemployment Rate7.2%7.4%
Jobs Score4.76
SchoolsLancasterCedar Hill
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDCedar Hill ISD
Overall District Rating2.43.8
State Ranking Percentile16.7534.03
# Elementary Schools66
# Middle Schools23
# High Schools12
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:115.9:1
Graduation Rate98.8%91.1%
Niche Schools Score4.74
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%99.5%
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%9.9%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%16.9%
Dropout Rate0.2%7.3%
Graduating Class Size565626
SafetyLancasterCedar Hill
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K19 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K1.6 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K104.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K36.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K17.5 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K134.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K1,361.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K276 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22.33
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K6.1 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K32.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterCedar Hill
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries42
# Museums13
Nightlife Score4.75.3
Family Friendly Score5.36
Health Fitness Score4.75.3
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3160+
# Gyms933
# Grocery Stores39
# Coffee Shops1927
# Hospitals1312
# Bars923
# Pharmacies1325
# Dentists1860+
TransportationLancasterCedar Hill
Avg Commute Time29 min31 min
% Drive Alone76.8%74.4%
% Carpool12.7%8.2%
% Public Transit0.3%0.7%
% Work From Home7.9%15.1%
Walkability Score4068
Bike Score4052
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi17.8 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi23.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min27 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi23.1 mi
EV Stations83
EV Level2 Ports910
EV Dc Fast Ports150
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectBlink Network
DemographicsLancasterCedar Hill
Population40,82048,879
Population Density1,234.51,365.8
Population Growth 5yr4.1%0.7%
Median Age35.735.7
% Under 1828.1%27%
% Age 18–248.2%8.9%
% Age 25–3413%13.4%
% Age 35–4412.5%13.2%
% Age 45–5412.4%13.7%
% Age 55–6413.7%12.4%
% Age 65+12.1%11.4%
Avg Household Size2.742.92
% Family Households67.6%72%
% Homeownership68.1%71.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%91.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%35.8%
% Graduate Degree9.8%13.3%
% White12.6%22.9%
% Black65.2%54.9%
% Asian1.2%1.8%
% South Asian0.3%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%24.2%
% Native American0.8%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races11.3%12.1%
% Other Race9%8%
% Foreign Born8.1%10.2%
% Moved Last Year11.9%13.4%
% Renters31.9%28.6%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr88.1%86.6%
% From Out Of State0.2%1.7%
% From Different County2.6%3.7%
% From Abroad0.1%0.2%
% Families With Kids40.9%36.9%
% Married Couples41.5%50.1%
% Single Parent14.2%8.1%
% Living Alone28.8%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%7%
% With Broadband90.6%95.7%
% With Computer95.5%99%
% Male47.7%46.4%
% Female52.3%53.6%
Total Households14,74816,643