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Lancaster vs DeSoto

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Realust Score LancasterDeSoto
Prosperity 59 66
Schools 71 71
Safety 58 64
Lifestyle 76 76
Market 79 78
Affordability 80 81
Commute 67 73
Growth 66 63
What's comingLancasterDeSoto
Projects on the way72
Under construction40
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Lancaster projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingLancasterDeSoto
Median Home Price$270,106$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$163$149
Starter Home Price$207,500$412,990
Premium Home Price$549,000$674,950
Sale To List Ratio98.4%—
% Single Family73.2%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$5,698
Rent Yoy Change0.9%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score4.74
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.44
Avg HOA Fee$30$36
% With HOA15.9%11%
% With Pool1.9%5.5%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902002
Avg Baths2.33.2
Avg Baths Full22.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage66.2%96.5%
% New Construction10.2%69.5%
% Price Reduced17.8%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%1.5%
% Contingent4.5%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$14,517
% Single Story55.4%30%
% With Fireplace47.1%34.5%
% With Central Air57.3%20.5%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$159,420
Avg Home Age3624
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$149
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$1,661
Inventory Active96153
Inventory Total147207
Inventory Pending5154
% Under Contract34.7%26.1%
New Listings Monthly2836
Inventory Change (month)12.2%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume1826
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066$1,899
Rent 5yr Change29.6%30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608$1,425
Momentum 20205650
Momentum 20216250
Momentum 20227060
Momentum 20237360
Momentum 20246760
Momentum 20256460
Momentum (1 yr)-3.4—
Momentum (5 yr)17.1—
EconomyLancasterDeSoto
Median Household Income$68,302$82,782
Avg Household Income$85,731$102,608
Per Capita Income$31,689$39,003
% Income Under $25K15.1%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%19.9%
Poverty Rate15%7.6%
Unemployment Rate7.2%8.9%
Jobs Score4.75.3
SchoolsLancasterDeSoto
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating2.43
State Ranking Percentile16.7523.2
# Elementary Schools66
# Middle Schools22
# High Schools12
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:118.3:1
Graduation Rate98.8%86.6%
Niche Schools Score4.74
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%8.9%
Dropout Rate0.2%11.1%
Graduating Class Size565524
SafetyLancasterDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterDeSoto
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries41
# Museums10
Nightlife Score4.74.7
Family Friendly Score5.35.3
Health Fitness Score4.76
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks3160+
# Gyms941
# Grocery Stores315
# Coffee Shops1947
# Hospitals1338
# Bars936
# Pharmacies1360+
# Dentists1860+
TransportationLancasterDeSoto
Avg Commute Time29 min31 min
% Drive Alone76.8%74.3%
% Carpool12.7%8%
% Public Transit0.3%0.5%
% Work From Home7.9%15.6%
Walkability Score4071
Bike Score4045
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min33 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations814
EV Level2 Ports922
EV Dc Fast Ports1517
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
DemographicsLancasterDeSoto
Population40,82056,211
Population Density1,234.52,598
Population Growth 5yr4.1%5.9%
Median Age35.741.9
% Under 1828.1%20.6%
% Age 18–248.2%8.4%
% Age 25–3413%11.8%
% Age 35–4412.5%13.3%
% Age 45–5412.4%15.8%
% Age 55–6413.7%14.2%
% Age 65+12.1%15.9%
Avg Household Size2.742.69
% Family Households67.6%69%
% Homeownership68.1%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%30.1%
% Graduate Degree9.8%12.8%
% White12.6%13.5%
% Black65.2%67.6%
% Asian1.2%0.9%
% South Asian0.3%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%18.9%
% Native American0.8%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races11.3%13.2%
% Other Race9%4.6%
% Foreign Born8.1%7.8%
% Moved Last Year11.9%9.9%
% Renters31.9%30.4%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr88.1%90.1%
% From Out Of State0.2%0.9%
% From Different County2.6%2.4%
% From Abroad0.1%0%
% Families With Kids40.9%30.9%
% Married Couples41.5%41.8%
% Single Parent14.2%9%
% Living Alone28.8%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%10.1%
% With Broadband90.6%93.7%
% With Computer95.5%97.5%
% Male47.7%46.8%
% Female52.3%53.2%
Total Households14,74820,693