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Addison vs Dallas

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Addison
Dallas Co. · $499K
68
B- · Above Average
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

Addison or Dallas?

Addison scores 68 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Addison comes out ahead on safety, commute and growth. Dallas comes out ahead on prosperity, market and affordability. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $499K in Addison.

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Realust Score AddisonDallas
Prosperity 61 66
Schools 76 76
Safety 53 49
Lifestyle 81 81
Market 64 71
Affordability 52 77
Commute 77 70
Growth 74 64
What's comingAddisonDallas
Projects on the way319
Under construction111
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year03
All Addison projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingAddisonDallas
Median Home Price$499,363$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$257$245
Starter Home Price$339,900$285,000
Premium Home Price$789,000$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio97%96.9%
% Single Family27.3%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,766$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$1,067$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$2,458$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$4,421$5,921
Rent Yoy Change0.9%0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score3.34
Avg Sq Ft2,121 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds2.63.2
Avg HOA Fee$360$557
% With HOA83.6%32.7%
% With Pool36.4%23.1%
Avg Lot Size79,963 sq ft—
Avg Year Built20001983
Avg Baths3.12.9
Avg Baths Full2.42.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo38.2%22.9%
% With Garage83.6%68.9%
% New Construction20%15.5%
% Price Reduced14.5%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending18.2%9.1%
% Contingent5.5%4%
Avg Price Reduction$18,158$26,739
% Single Story14.5%48.2%
% With Fireplace52.7%53.5%
% With Central Air90.9%70.7%
% Waterfront0%1.4%
Avg Garage Size1.91.9
Price Per Bedroom$183,333$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$154,386$139,314
Avg Home Age2643
Realtor Median Days on Market83 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$499,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$257$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,737
Inventory Active1003,853
Inventory Total1204,876
Inventory Pending201,023
% Under Contract16.7%21%
New Listings Monthly241,052
Inventory Change (month)0.6%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.6%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$502,429$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)18.7%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$420,568$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume5583
Rent 1yr Ago$1,587$1,576
Rent 5yr Change24.8%22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,283$1,282
Momentum 20205256
Momentum 20216056
Momentum 20225759
Momentum 20237964
Momentum 20246761
Momentum 20256366
Momentum (1 yr)-5.77.1
Momentum (5 yr)2615.7
EconomyAddisonDallas
Median Household Income$73,854$70,518
Avg Household Income$98,132$110,876
Per Capita Income$61,699$45,811
% Income Under $25K9.5%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K13.8%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K29.2%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K18%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus14.2%19.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%16.7%
Unemployment Rate2.8%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr3.8%0%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsAddisonDallas
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating4.84.8
State Ranking Percentile48.748.7
# Elementary Schools152152
# Middle Schools4242
# High Schools3939
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:114.9:1
Graduation Rate85.5%85.5%
Niche Schools Score4.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%18.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%11.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3099,309
SafetyAddisonDallas
Overall Crime Rate44.8 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate4.2 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate236.1 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate74.9 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate40.6 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate391.6 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate3,547 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,560.4 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score2.331.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate46.1 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleAddisonDallas
# Movie Theaters88
# Libraries1432
# Museums741
Nightlife Score8.78
Family Friendly Score6.76.7
Health Fitness Score86
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score6.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelUrbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores4047
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationAddisonDallas
Avg Commute Time22 min26 min
% Drive Alone70.4%68.5%
% Carpool3.6%11.4%
% Public Transit2.1%2.3%
% Work From Home20.8%14%
Transit Score—36
Walkability Score5541
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5347
Distance Downtown Dallas14.4 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport21 min20 min
Distance Love Field11.1 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations76148
EV Level2 Ports153373
EV Dc Fast Ports4845
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max7094
Walk % Walkable8242
Walk Score Points1040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsAddisonDallas
Population17,2901,307,930
Population Density3,972.23,850.9
Population Growth 5yr13%-1.7%
Median Age3533.4
% Under 188.1%23.9%
% Age 18–2410.1%9.7%
% Age 25–3431.8%18.8%
% Age 35–4416.9%13.7%
% Age 45–5412.3%11.5%
% Age 55–649.9%10.6%
% Age 65+10.9%11.8%
Avg Household Size1.62.42
% Family Households30.5%54.2%
% Homeownership18%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher95.2%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher63.8%38.2%
% Graduate Degree24%14.9%
% White51.9%35%
% Black16.5%23.2%
% Asian7.3%3.9%
% South Asian2.2%1%
% Hispanic Latino27.8%42.6%
% Native American0.2%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races17.2%21.8%
% Other Race7%15%
% Foreign Born24.8%23.4%
% Moved Last Year26.7%15.5%
% Renters82%57.6%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr73.3%84.5%
% From Out Of State5%2.3%
% From Different County7.8%3.1%
% From Abroad1.8%1.3%
% Families With Kids8.2%27.7%
% Married Couples20.9%34.6%
% Single Parent3.3%7.3%
% Living Alone59.2%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone7%8.7%
% With Broadband95.7%90.9%
% With Computer99%95.7%
% Male49%50%
% Female51%50%
Total Households10,795533,915