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Rowlett vs DeSoto

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Rowlett
Dallas Co. · $364K
77
B · Good
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Realust Score RowlettDeSoto
Prosperity 77 66
Schools 78 71
Safety 75 64
Lifestyle 83 76
Market 74 78
Affordability 88 81
Commute 69 73
Growth 62 63
What's comingRowlettDeSoto
Projects on the way72
Under construction20
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Rowlett projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingRowlettDeSoto
Median Home Price$364,063$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$182$149
Starter Home Price$389,000$412,990
Premium Home Price$635,000$674,950
Sale To List Ratio98%—
% Single Family93.5%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,017$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$2,136$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$3,264$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$4,301$5,698
Rent Yoy Change0.7%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.9%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score64
Avg Sq Ft2,451 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.64
Avg HOA Fee$86$36
% With HOA21.5%11%
% With Pool7%5.5%
Avg Lot Size11,210 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built20052002
Avg Baths33.2
Avg Baths Full2.62.8
% Townhome2%0%
% Condo0.5%0%
% With Garage96.5%96.5%
% New Construction52%69.5%
% Price Reduced11.5%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%1.5%
% Contingent1%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$25,298$14,517
% Single Story32.5%30%
% With Fireplace53.5%34.5%
% With Central Air41.5%20.5%
% Waterfront10.5%0%
Avg Garage Size22.2
Price Per Bedroom$121,166$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$146,663$159,420
Avg Home Age2124
Realtor Median Days on Market81 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$400,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$149
Realtor Median Rent$2,021$1,661
Inventory Active239153
Inventory Total317207
Inventory Pending7854
% Under Contract24.6%26.1%
New Listings Monthly4436
Inventory Change (month)3.6%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.8%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$374,394$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)13.5%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$320,846$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume5826
Rent 1yr Ago$1,759$1,899
Rent 5yr Change28.9%30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,373$1,425
Momentum 20205350
Momentum 20216150
Momentum 20226660
Momentum 20236760
Momentum 20246360
Momentum 20256760
Momentum (1 yr)6.9—
Momentum (5 yr)25.9—
EconomyRowlettDeSoto
Median Household Income$112,081$82,782
Avg Household Income$127,635$102,608
Per Capita Income$46,206$39,003
% Income Under $25K8.1%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K10.1%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K14.2%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K11.8%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K22.7%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus33.2%19.9%
Poverty Rate6.1%7.6%
Unemployment Rate4%8.9%
Jobs Score7.35.3
SchoolsRowlettDeSoto
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating53
State Ranking Percentile51.0923.2
# Elementary Schools446
# Middle Schools122
# High Schools102
Student Teacher Ratio15:118.3:1
Graduation Rate99%86.6%
Niche Schools Score6.74
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%8.9%
Dropout Rate0.3%11.1%
Graduating Class Size1,409524
SafetyRowlettDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate14.1 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.7 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate109.9 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate15.9 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate12.4 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate105.6 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,077.6 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate121.5 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeBC+
Safety Score2.662
Murder Rate1.5 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate26 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleRowlettDeSoto
# Movie Theaters22
# Libraries121
# Museums40
Nightlife Score64.7
Family Friendly Score7.35.3
Health Fitness Score66
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelRuralDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4641
# Grocery Stores1615
# Coffee Shops60+47
# Hospitals2538
# Bars4636
# Pharmacies3760+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationRowlettDeSoto
Avg Commute Time31 min31 min
% Drive Alone75.2%74.3%
% Carpool7.2%8%
% Public Transit1.4%0.5%
% Work From Home15.4%15.6%
Transit Score42—
Walkability Score5871
Bike Score4245
Distance Downtown Dallas19.8 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport38.6 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport36 min33 min
Distance Love Field26.6 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations1714
EV Level2 Ports4522
EV Dc Fast Ports517
EV NetworksBlink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint NetworkChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
DemographicsRowlettDeSoto
Population65,46356,211
Population Density3,155.22,598
Population Growth 5yr2.6%5.9%
Median Age39.941.9
% Under 1822.4%20.6%
% Age 18–248.6%8.4%
% Age 25–3413.4%11.8%
% Age 35–4413.5%13.3%
% Age 45–5414.6%15.8%
% Age 55–6413.7%14.2%
% Age 65+13.8%15.9%
Avg Household Size2.792.69
% Family Households77.1%69%
% Homeownership75.2%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher93.2%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher37.9%30.1%
% Graduate Degree11.1%12.8%
% White53.9%13.5%
% Black20.1%67.6%
% Asian7%0.9%
% South Asian2%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino21.7%18.9%
% Native American0.8%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.6%13.2%
% Other Race4.7%4.6%
% Foreign Born14.9%7.8%
% Moved Last Year12.8%9.9%
% Renters24.8%30.4%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr87.2%90.1%
% From Out Of State1.4%0.9%
% From Different County5%2.4%
% From Abroad0.4%0%
% Families With Kids33.6%30.9%
% Married Couples63.4%41.8%
% Single Parent5.8%9%
% Living Alone19.4%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone6.1%10.1%
% With Broadband98.1%93.7%
% With Computer99.4%97.5%
% Male49.8%46.8%
% Female50.2%53.2%
Total Households23,35220,693