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Addison vs Carrollton

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Addison
Dallas Co. · $499K
68
B- · Above Average
Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
75
B · Good

Addison or Carrollton?

Addison scores 68 and Carrollton scores 75 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Addison comes out ahead on commute and growth. Carrollton comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market and affordability. The median home is $401K in Carrollton and $499K in Addison.

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Realust Score AddisonCarrollton
Prosperity 61 73
Schools 76 79
Safety 53 72
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 64 79
Affordability 52 80
Commute 77 70
Growth 74 60
What's comingAddisonCarrollton
Projects on the way36
Under construction13
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Addison projects →All Carrollton projects →

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HousingAddisonCarrollton
Median Home Price$499,363$400,642
Price Per Sq Ft$257$217
Starter Home Price$339,900$342,500
Premium Home Price$789,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio97%97.7%
% Single Family27.3%77.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,766$2,219
Median Rent (1BR)$1,067$1,460
Median Rent (2BR)$2,458$2,200
Median Rent (3BR)$4,421$4,064
Rent Yoy Change0.9%-2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score3.36
Avg Sq Ft2,121 sq ft2,098 sq ft
Avg Beds2.63.4
Avg HOA Fee$360$207
% With HOA83.6%37.5%
% With Pool36.4%23.5%
Avg Lot Size79,963 sq ft32,107 sq ft
Avg Year Built20001988
Avg Baths3.12.6
Avg Baths Full2.42.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo38.2%8.5%
% With Garage83.6%83.5%
% New Construction20%7%
% Price Reduced14.5%16.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending18.2%4%
% Contingent5.5%7%
Avg Price Reduction$18,158$13,172
% Single Story14.5%50.5%
% With Fireplace52.7%79.5%
% With Central Air90.9%67%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$183,333$125,037
Price Per Bathroom$154,386$161,767
Avg Home Age2638
Realtor Median Days on Market83 days64 days
Realtor Median Price$499,000$411,499
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$257$217
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,724
Inventory Active100231
Inventory Total120344
Inventory Pending20113
% Under Contract16.7%32.8%
New Listings Monthly2488
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-1.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.6%-1.8%
Price 1yr Ago$502,429$408,140
Price Change (5 yr)18.7%16.3%
Price 5yr Ago$420,568$344,404
Monthly Sales Volume573
Rent 1yr Ago$1,587$1,660
Rent 5yr Change24.8%24.1%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,283$1,300
Momentum 20205253
Momentum 20216058
Momentum 20225761
Momentum 20237964
Momentum 20246763
Momentum 20256361
Momentum (1 yr)-5.7-2.1
Momentum (5 yr)2615.3
EconomyAddisonCarrollton
Median Household Income$73,854$101,396
Avg Household Income$98,132$130,360
Per Capita Income$61,699$51,524
% Income Under $25K9.5%7.8%
% Income $25K–$50K13.8%12.5%
% Income $50K–$75K29.2%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K18%22.2%
% Income $150K Plus14.2%28.7%
Poverty Rate7.6%7.1%
Unemployment Rate2.8%3.3%
Job Growth 1yr3.8%0.4%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsAddisonCarrollton
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating4.85.4
State Ranking Percentile48.757.96
# Elementary Schools15224
# Middle Schools426
# High Schools398
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.5:1
Graduation Rate85.5%93%
Niche Schools Score4.78
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%24.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%4.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3091,677
SafetyAddisonCarrollton
Overall Crime Rate44.8 per 1K11.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.2 per 1K1 per 1K
Assault Rate236.1 per 100K101.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate74.9 per 100K22.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate40.6 per 1K10.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.6 per 100K152.1 per 100K
Theft Rate3,547 per 100K961.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,560.4 per 100K202.3 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score2.332.33
Murder Rate0 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate46.1 per 100K12.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleAddisonCarrollton
# Movie Theaters86
# Libraries1412
# Museums77
Nightlife Score8.78
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score87.3
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score6.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelUrbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores4038
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+54
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationAddisonCarrollton
Avg Commute Time22 min24 min
% Drive Alone70.4%69%
% Carpool3.6%8.3%
% Public Transit2.1%0.9%
% Work From Home20.8%19.4%
Transit Score—17
Walkability Score5536
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5338
Distance Downtown Dallas14.4 mi18.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi13.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport21 min15 min
Distance Love Field11.1 mi15.1 mi
EV Stations7662
EV Level2 Ports153124
EV Dc Fast Ports4846
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max7066
Walk % Walkable8223
Walk Score Points1040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsAddisonCarrollton
Population17,290133,740
Population Density3,972.23,652.8
Population Growth 5yr13%-1.5%
Median Age3539.2
% Under 188.1%19.6%
% Age 18–2410.1%8.3%
% Age 25–3431.8%15.5%
% Age 35–4416.9%15.9%
% Age 45–5412.3%14%
% Age 55–649.9%13%
% Age 65+10.9%13.7%
Avg Household Size1.62.56
% Family Households30.5%67.4%
% Homeownership18%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher95.2%88.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher63.8%45.2%
% Graduate Degree24%16%
% White51.9%46.6%
% Black16.5%9%
% Asian7.3%17.8%
% South Asian2.2%4.5%
% Hispanic Latino27.8%32.3%
% Native American0.2%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.3%
% Two Or More Races17.2%17.4%
% Other Race7%8.3%
% Foreign Born24.8%28%
% Moved Last Year26.7%10.8%
% Renters82%41.5%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr73.3%89.2%
% From Out Of State5%1.5%
% From Different County7.8%4.1%
% From Abroad1.8%1.1%
% Families With Kids8.2%29.2%
% Married Couples20.9%52.3%
% Single Parent3.3%5%
% Living Alone59.2%26.2%
% Seniors Living Alone7%7.3%
% With Broadband95.7%95.6%
% With Computer99%98.6%
% Male49%49.6%
% Female51%50.4%
Total Households10,79551,995