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Lancaster vs Grand Prairie

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
Grand Prairie
Dallas Co. · $314K
73
B · Good
Realust Score LancasterGrand Prairie
Prosperity 59 66
Schools 71 77
Safety 58 67
Lifestyle 76 81
Market 79 79
Affordability 80 81
Commute 67 76
Growth 66 68
What's comingLancasterGrand Prairie
Projects on the way76
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year02
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HousingLancasterGrand Prairie
Median Home Price$270,106$314,397
Price Per Sq Ft$163$175
Starter Home Price$207,500$387,433
Premium Home Price$549,000$649,900
Sale To List Ratio98.4%97.7%
% Single Family73.2%75%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,741
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565—
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147—
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850—
Rent Yoy Change0.9%-0.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.6%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft2,367 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.5
Avg HOA Fee$30$107
% With HOA15.9%12%
% With Pool1.9%3.5%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft9,717 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902000
Avg Baths2.32.9
Avg Baths Full22.5
% Townhome0%11%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage66.2%93%
% New Construction10.2%70.5%
% Price Reduced17.8%9%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%0.5%
% Contingent4.5%2%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$155,150
% Single Story55.4%43%
% With Fireplace47.1%21.5%
% With Central Air57.3%23.5%
% Waterfront0.6%1%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$125,287
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$154,018
Avg Home Age3626
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days62 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$352,435
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$175
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$1,549
Inventory Active96268
Inventory Total147405
Inventory Pending51137
% Under Contract34.7%33.8%
New Listings Monthly2896
Inventory Change (month)12.2%-10.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-1.3%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$318,562
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%15.1%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$273,196
Monthly Sales Volume1892
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066$1,593
Rent 5yr Change29.6%23.4%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608$1,281
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20216260
Momentum 20227065
Momentum 20237361
Momentum 20246765
Momentum 20256465
Momentum (1 yr)-3.41.3
Momentum (5 yr)17.123.6
EconomyLancasterGrand Prairie
Median Household Income$68,302$81,619
Avg Household Income$85,731$102,067
Per Capita Income$31,689$35,192
% Income Under $25K15.1%10.6%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%17.1%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%18.2%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%19.9%
Poverty Rate15%12.1%
Unemployment Rate7.2%5.2%
Jobs Score4.76
SchoolsLancasterGrand Prairie
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDGrand Prairie ISD
Overall District Rating2.44.7
State Ranking Percentile16.7545.79
# Elementary Schools622
# Middle Schools26
# High Schools18
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:115.1:1
Graduation Rate98.8%93.1%
Niche Schools Score4.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%82.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%8.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%17.4%
Dropout Rate0.2%5.1%
Graduating Class Size5652,238
SafetyLancasterGrand Prairie
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K16 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K2.1 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K171.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K28.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K13.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K156.7 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K1,147.9 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K296.4 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22.33
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K3 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K19.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterGrand Prairie
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries44
# Museums18
Nightlife Score4.76
Family Friendly Score5.36.7
Health Fitness Score4.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36.7
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3160+
# Gyms952
# Grocery Stores321
# Coffee Shops1960+
# Hospitals1320
# Bars960+
# Pharmacies1347
# Dentists1860+
TransportationLancasterGrand Prairie
Avg Commute Time29 min28 min
% Drive Alone76.8%75.6%
% Carpool12.7%11%
% Public Transit0.3%0.1%
% Work From Home7.9%11.2%
Walkability Score4073
Bike Score4050
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi13.1 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi11.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min14 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi18.4 mi
EV Stations827
EV Level2 Ports956
EV Dc Fast Ports1536
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectChargePoint Network, UNIVERSAL, EVGATEWAY
DemographicsLancasterGrand Prairie
Population40,820201,883
Population Density1,234.52,543.4
Population Growth 5yr4.1%4.8%
Median Age35.734.4
% Under 1828.1%26.8%
% Age 18–248.2%9.5%
% Age 25–3413%14.5%
% Age 35–4412.5%14%
% Age 45–5412.4%13.1%
% Age 55–6413.7%11.1%
% Age 65+12.1%11%
Avg Household Size2.742.95
% Family Households67.6%71.4%
% Homeownership68.1%58.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%81.7%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%30%
% Graduate Degree9.8%9.3%
% White12.6%26%
% Black65.2%25.4%
% Asian1.2%7%
% South Asian0.3%0.9%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%46.6%
% Native American0.8%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races11.3%21.2%
% Other Race9%19.4%
% Foreign Born8.1%24.9%
% Moved Last Year11.9%12.7%
% Renters31.9%41.3%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr88.1%87.3%
% From Out Of State0.2%1.5%
% From Different County2.6%4.6%
% From Abroad0.1%1%
% Families With Kids40.9%37.7%
% Married Couples41.5%50.5%
% Single Parent14.2%8.4%
% Living Alone28.8%24%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%6.9%
% With Broadband90.6%93%
% With Computer95.5%97.2%
% Male47.7%49.2%
% Female52.3%50.8%
Total Households14,74868,406