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Richardson vs Carrollton

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Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
77
B · Good
Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
76
B · Good
Realust Score RichardsonCarrollton
Prosperity 74 73
Schools 80 79
Safety 73 72
Lifestyle 86 86
Market 81 79
Affordability 75 80
Commute 81 82
Growth 66 60
What's comingRichardsonCarrollton
Projects on the way126
Under construction73
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
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HousingRichardsonCarrollton
Median Home Price$438,611$400,642
Price Per Sq Ft$224$217
Starter Home Price$370,000$342,500
Premium Home Price$750,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio96.1%97.7%
% Single Family83.5%77.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,429$2,219
Median Rent (1BR)$1,429$1,460
Median Rent (2BR)$2,318$2,200
Median Rent (3BR)$3,965$4,064
Rent Yoy Change0.8%-2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft2,200 sq ft2,098 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.4
Avg HOA Fee$246$207
% With HOA28.5%37.5%
% With Pool25.5%23.5%
Avg Lot Size39,518 sq ft32,107 sq ft
Avg Year Built19791988
Avg Baths2.82.6
Avg Baths Full2.42.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo9.5%8.5%
% With Garage86%83.5%
% New Construction6%7%
% Price Reduced22.5%16.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending8%4%
% Contingent4.5%7%
Avg Price Reduction$15,876$13,172
% Single Story53%50.5%
% With Fireplace72.5%79.5%
% With Central Air78%67%
% Waterfront1%0.5%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$128,933$125,037
Price Per Bathroom$162,631$161,767
Avg Home Age4738
Realtor Median Days on Market58 days64 days
Realtor Median Price$450,000$411,499
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$224$217
Realtor Median Rent$1,752$1,724
Inventory Active238231
Inventory Total334344
Inventory Pending96113
% Under Contract28.7%32.8%
New Listings Monthly8888
Inventory Change (month)-2.5%-1.5%
Price Change (1 yr)0.3%-1.8%
Price 1yr Ago$437,150$408,140
Price Change (5 yr)19.6%16.3%
Price 5yr Ago$366,600$344,404
Monthly Sales Volume5973
Rent 1yr Ago$1,672$1,660
Rent 5yr Change25.6%24.1%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,341$1,300
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215958
Momentum 20226261
Momentum 20236264
Momentum 20246563
Momentum 20256361
Momentum (1 yr)-3.2-2.1
Momentum (5 yr)19.715.3
EconomyRichardsonCarrollton
Median Household Income$98,111$101,396
Avg Household Income$131,546$130,360
Per Capita Income$51,863$51,524
% Income Under $25K10.7%7.8%
% Income $25K–$50K12.3%12.5%
% Income $50K–$75K14.5%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K13.2%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K19.6%22.2%
% Income $150K Plus29.6%28.7%
Poverty Rate9.7%7.1%
Unemployment Rate5%3.3%
Jobs Score6.77.3
SchoolsRichardsonCarrollton
Primary School DistrictRichardson ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating5.65.4
State Ranking Percentile60.2557.96
# Elementary Schools3624
# Middle Schools86
# High Schools48
Student Teacher Ratio13.9:113.5:1
Graduation Rate91.5%93%
Niche Schools Score88
SAT/ACT Participation Rate88%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %24.8%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %39.3%24.9%
Dropout Rate8%4.8%
Graduating Class Size2,6191,677
SafetyRichardsonCarrollton
Overall Crime Rate16.2 per 1K11.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.4 per 1K1 per 1K
Assault Rate98.3 per 100K101.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate38.2 per 100K22.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K10.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate220.4 per 100K152.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,295.3 per 100K961.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate317.9 per 100K202.3 per 100K
Safety GradeBC+
Safety Score2.662.33
Murder Rate1.7 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate8.5 per 100K12.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleRichardsonCarrollton
# Movie Theaters86
# Libraries1612
# Museums107
Nightlife Score88
Family Friendly Score88
Health Fitness Score87.3
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score7.36.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores—38
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+54
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationRichardsonCarrollton
Avg Commute Time24 min24 min
% Drive Alone63.4%69%
% Carpool6.6%8.3%
% Public Transit2.4%0.9%
% Work From Home23.2%19.4%
Transit Score4733
Walkability Score7782
Bike Score7361
Distance Downtown Dallas13.6 mi18.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi13.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport23 min15 min
Distance Love Field14.5 mi15.1 mi
EV Stations5662
EV Level2 Ports156124
EV Dc Fast Ports5346
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGYChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsRichardsonCarrollton
Population118,731133,740
Population Density4,156.93,652.8
Population Growth 5yr2%-1.5%
Median Age33.939.2
% Under 1820.2%19.6%
% Age 18–2413.8%8.3%
% Age 25–3418%15.5%
% Age 35–4412.9%15.9%
% Age 45–5412.1%14%
% Age 55–6410%13%
% Age 65+13%13.7%
Avg Household Size2.482.56
% Family Households61%67.4%
% Homeownership50.7%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher93.3%88.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher57%45.2%
% Graduate Degree23.6%16%
% White53.3%46.6%
% Black11.8%9%
% Asian16.2%17.8%
% South Asian5.7%4.5%
% Hispanic Latino18.3%32.3%
% Native American0.4%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.3%
% Two Or More Races12.6%17.4%
% Other Race5.7%8.3%
% Foreign Born22.4%28%
% Moved Last Year21%10.8%
% Renters49.3%41.5%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr79%89.2%
% From Out Of State2.4%1.5%
% From Different County7.2%4.1%
% From Abroad1%1.1%
% Families With Kids27.9%29.2%
% Married Couples46.2%52.3%
% Single Parent5.7%5%
% Living Alone29.2%26.2%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%7.3%
% With Broadband94.9%95.6%
% With Computer98.8%98.6%
% Male48.1%49.6%
% Female51.9%50.4%
Total Households45,81851,995