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Balch Springs vs Dallas

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

Balch Springs or Dallas?

Balch Springs scores 66 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Balch Springs comes out ahead on schools, market, affordability and growth. Dallas comes out ahead on prosperity, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $222K in Balch Springs and $306K in Dallas.

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Realust Score Balch SpringsDallas
Prosperity 59 66
Schools 77 76
Safety 49 49
Lifestyle 73 81
Market 80 71
Affordability 87 77
Commute 57 70
Growth 72 64
What's comingBalch SpringsDallas
Projects on the way019
Under construction011
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year03
All Balch Springs projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsDallas
Median Home Price$222,235$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$172$245
Starter Home Price$251,824$285,000
Premium Home Price$500,990$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%96.9%
% Single Family93.5%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$5,921
Rent Yoy Change—0%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.2
Avg HOA Fee$92$557
% With HOA22.4%32.7%
% With Pool1.8%23.1%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft—
Avg Year Built19981983
Avg Baths2.22.9
Avg Baths Full2.22.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%22.9%
% With Garage84.7%68.9%
% New Construction62.4%15.5%
% Price Reduced7.1%18.4%
% Foreclosure0.6%0.1%
% Pending19.4%9.1%
% Contingent0%4%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$26,739
% Single Story57.6%48.2%
% With Fireplace26.5%53.5%
% With Central Air36.5%70.7%
% Waterfront0.6%1.4%
Avg Garage Size21.9
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$139,314
Avg Home Age2843
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$1,737
Inventory Active1373,853
Inventory Total2074,876
Inventory Pending701,023
% Under Contract33.8%21%
New Listings Monthly561,052
Inventory Change (month)-5%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume8583
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,576
Rent 5yr Change—22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,282
Momentum 20205156
Momentum 20217356
Momentum 20225859
Momentum 20236664
Momentum 20247161
Momentum 20257366
Momentum (1 yr)2.87.1
Momentum (5 yr)47.615.7
EconomyBalch SpringsDallas
Median Household Income$66,942$70,518
Avg Household Income$82,611$110,876
Per Capita Income$25,186$45,811
% Income Under $25K10.2%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%19.8%
Poverty Rate7.1%16.7%
Unemployment Rate8.3%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%0%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsBalch SpringsDallas
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 Rate94.8%85.5%
Niche Schools Score5.36
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%18.9%
Dropout Rate3.6%11.8%
Graduating Class Size2,9419,309
SafetyBalch SpringsDallas
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeCC
Safety Score1.661.66
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsDallas
# Movie Theaters18
# Libraries732
# Museums141
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score4.76.7
Health Fitness Score46
Outdoor Activities Score46.7
Commute Score4.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4860+
# Grocery Stores1847
# Coffee Shops5560+
# Hospitals2660+
# Bars2760+
# Pharmacies3660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationBalch SpringsDallas
Avg Commute Time34 min26 min
% Drive Alone72.8%68.5%
% Carpool17%11.4%
% Public Transit1.2%2.3%
% Work From Home8.5%14%
Transit Score—36
Walkability Score1941
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4447
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min20 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations10148
EV Level2 Ports18373
EV Dc Fast Ports645
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max3294
Walk % Walkable042
Walk Score Points1540
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsBalch SpringsDallas
Population27,2551,307,930
Population Density3,002.13,850.9
Population Growth 5yr8.2%-1.7%
Median Age32.233.4
% Under 1830.3%23.9%
% Age 18–2412.2%9.7%
% Age 25–3411.3%18.8%
% Age 35–4413.2%13.7%
% Age 45–5412%11.5%
% Age 55–6412.3%10.6%
% Age 65+8.7%11.8%
Avg Household Size3.292.42
% Family Households76.8%54.2%
% Homeownership64.7%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%38.2%
% Graduate Degree2.3%14.9%
% White23.3%35%
% Black33.2%23.2%
% Asian0%3.9%
% South Asian0%1%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%42.6%
% Native American2%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races26.5%21.8%
% Other Race15%15%
% Foreign Born22.7%23.4%
% Moved Last Year8.1%15.5%
% Renters35.3%57.6%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.9%84.5%
% From Out Of State0.5%2.3%
% From Different County1%3.1%
% From Abroad0.1%1.3%
% Families With Kids45.3%27.7%
% Married Couples47.6%34.6%
% Single Parent9.8%7.3%
% Living Alone19.3%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%8.7%
% With Broadband88.9%90.9%
% With Computer97.8%95.7%
% Male50.3%50%
% Female49.7%50%
Total Households8,247533,915