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Balch Springs vs Combine

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Combine
Dallas Co. · $406K
66
B- · Above Average

Balch Springs or Combine?

Balch Springs scores 66 and Combine scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Balch Springs comes out ahead on schools, lifestyle, market, affordability and commute. Combine comes out ahead on prosperity, safety and growth. The median home is $222K in Balch Springs and $406K in Combine.

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Realust Score Balch SpringsCombine
Prosperity 59 72
Schools 77 76
Safety 49 50
Lifestyle 73 50
Market 80 75
Affordability 87 77
Commute 57 50
Growth 72 80
What's comingBalch SpringsCombine
Projects on the way00
Under construction00
Biggest projects——
Opened in the last year00
All Balch Springs projects →All Combine projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsCombine
Median Home Price$222,235$405,580
Price Per Sq Ft$172$188
Starter Home Price$251,824$355,000
Premium Home Price$500,990$579,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%99.6%
% Single Family93.5%90%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$2,247
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$1,788
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$2,400
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$3,284
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.3—
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,669 sq ft
Avg Beds3.64
Avg HOA Fee$92$50
% With HOA22.4%56.7%
% With Pool1.8%6.7%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft34,446 sq ft
Avg Year Built19982012
Avg Baths2.23
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage84.7%80%
% New Construction62.4%53.3%
% Price Reduced7.1%30%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%30%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$14,400
% Single Story57.6%43.3%
% With Fireplace26.5%40%
% With Central Air36.5%63.3%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$95,702
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$126,464
Avg Home Age2814
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days92 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$470,450
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$188
Realtor Median Rent$1,687—
Inventory Active13752
Inventory Total20789
Inventory Pending7037
% Under Contract33.8%41.6%
New Listings Monthly5624
Inventory Change (month)-5%4.1%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%2.4%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$396,100
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%17.6%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$344,833
Monthly Sales Volume85
Momentum 20205152
Momentum 20217353
Momentum 20225853
Momentum 20236654
Momentum 20247154
Momentum 20257354
Momentum (1 yr)2.8-3
Momentum (5 yr)47.621.4
EconomyBalch SpringsCombine
Median Household Income$66,942$94,756
Avg Household Income$82,611$128,322
Per Capita Income$25,186$40,567
% Income Under $25K10.2%10%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%10.8%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%16.2%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%15.5%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%20.3%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%27.2%
Poverty Rate7.1%6.3%
Unemployment Rate8.3%10%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%4.6%
Jobs Score5.3—
SchoolsBalch SpringsCombine
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDKaufman ISD
Overall District Rating4.84.5
State Ranking Percentile48.743.08
# Elementary Schools1524
# Middle Schools421
# High Schools392
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:115.2:1
Graduation Rate94.8%85.5%
Niche Schools Score5.3—
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%—
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%—
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%—
Dropout Rate3.6%11.8%
Graduating Class Size2,9419,309
SafetyBalch SpringsCombine
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K—
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K—
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K—
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K—
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K—
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K—
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K—
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K—
Safety GradeC—
Safety Score1.66—
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K—
Rape Rate41 per 100K—
Crime SourcePolice department—
LifestyleBalch SpringsCombine
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries72
# Museums10
Nightlife Score5.3—
Family Friendly Score4.7—
Health Fitness Score4—
Outdoor Activities Score4—
Commute Score4.7—
Weather Score6.7—
Diversity Score8—
Area FeelSparse Suburban—
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+10
# Gyms486
# Grocery Stores180
# Coffee Shops554
# Hospitals260
# Bars273
# Pharmacies367
# Dentists60+6
TransportationBalch SpringsCombine
Avg Commute Time34 min39 min
% Drive Alone72.8%75.6%
% Carpool17%13.5%
% Public Transit1.2%0%
% Work From Home8.5%10.1%
Walkability Score190
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score44—
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi25.8 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi43.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min45 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi32.5 mi
EV Stations101
EV Level2 Ports180
EV Dc Fast Ports64
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALHYPERFUEL
Walk Score Max320
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points159
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsBalch SpringsCombine
Population27,2552,785
Population Density3,002.1385.3
Population Growth 5yr8.2%25.3%
Median Age32.238.7
% Under 1830.3%22.4%
% Age 18–2412.2%10.6%
% Age 25–3411.3%8.1%
% Age 35–4413.2%17.2%
% Age 45–5412%13%
% Age 55–6412.3%11.6%
% Age 65+8.7%17.1%
Avg Household Size3.293.42
% Family Households76.8%85.3%
% Homeownership64.7%91.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%74.7%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%20.3%
% Graduate Degree2.3%6.1%
% White23.3%72%
% Black33.2%0.9%
% Asian0%1.4%
% South Asian0%0%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%25.5%
% Native American2%0.1%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%16.3%
% Other Race15%9.3%
% Foreign Born22.7%12.3%
% Moved Last Year8.1%5.5%
% Renters35.3%8.8%
Diversity Score8—
% Same House 1yr91.9%94.5%
% From Out Of State0.5%0.4%
% From Different County1%1.6%
% From Abroad0.1%0.1%
% Families With Kids45.3%40%
% Married Couples47.6%74.2%
% Single Parent9.8%2.4%
% Living Alone19.3%12.9%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%6.4%
% With Broadband88.9%88.1%
% With Computer97.8%96.1%
% Male50.3%50.6%
% Female49.7%49.4%
Total Households8,247814