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Balch Springs vs Hutchins

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Hutchins
Dallas Co. · $247K
66
B- · Above Average

Balch Springs or Hutchins?

Balch Springs scores 66 and Hutchins scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Balch Springs comes out ahead on prosperity, schools and affordability. Hutchins comes out ahead on safety, market, commute and growth. The median home is $222K in Balch Springs and $247K in Hutchins.

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Realust Score Balch SpringsHutchins
Prosperity 59 55
Schools 77 76
Safety 49 53
Lifestyle 73 73
Market 80 94
Affordability 87 68
Commute 57 58
Growth 72 85
What's comingBalch SpringsHutchins
Projects on the way02
Under construction01
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
All Balch Springs projects →All Hutchins projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsHutchins
Median Home Price$222,235$246,707
Price Per Sq Ft$172$202
Starter Home Price$251,824$323,900
Premium Home Price$500,990$420,500
Sale To List Ratio98.1%100%
% Single Family93.5%91.7%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,367
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097—
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699—
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093—
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0.6%
Housing Affordability Score5.34.7
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft1,770 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.6
Avg HOA Fee$92$36
% With HOA22.4%62.5%
% With Pool1.8%0%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft73,523 sq ft
Avg Year Built19982020
Avg Baths2.22.3
Avg Baths Full2.22
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage84.7%89.6%
% New Construction62.4%79.2%
% Price Reduced7.1%2.1%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%18.8%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$10,000
% Single Story57.6%66.7%
% With Fireplace26.5%10.4%
% With Central Air36.5%64.6%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$97,519
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$149,529
Avg Home Age286
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days20 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$360,900
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$202
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$2,325
Inventory Active13712
Inventory Total20718
Inventory Pending706
% Under Contract33.8%33.3%
New Listings Monthly564
Inventory Change (month)-5%—
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-3.6%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$255,919
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%14.7%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$215,041
Monthly Sales Volume83
Momentum 20205150
Momentum 20217350
Momentum 20225850
Momentum 20236650
Momentum 20247150
Momentum 20257350
Momentum (1 yr)2.810
Momentum (5 yr)47.660.4
EconomyBalch SpringsHutchins
Median Household Income$66,942$47,829
Avg Household Income$82,611$59,348
Per Capita Income$25,186$16,935
% Income Under $25K10.2%28.3%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%28.5%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%10%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%12.5%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%14.5%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%6%
Poverty Rate7.1%18.9%
Unemployment Rate8.3%2.5%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%12.9%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsBalch SpringsHutchins
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 Score5.34.7
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 SpringsHutchins
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K36.8 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K5.1 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K326 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K124.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K31.8 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K372.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K2,033.9 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K1,071.3 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662.33
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K13.3 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K46.6 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsHutchins
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries75
# Museums11
Nightlife Score5.35.3
Family Friendly Score4.74.7
Health Fitness Score42.7
Outdoor Activities Score44.7
Commute Score4.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSuburban Rural Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+49
# Gyms486
# Grocery Stores182
# Coffee Shops5510
# Hospitals263
# Bars276
# Pharmacies362
# Dentists60+4
TransportationBalch SpringsHutchins
Avg Commute Time34 min32 min
% Drive Alone72.8%79.9%
% Carpool17%17.1%
% Public Transit1.2%0.2%
% Work From Home8.5%2.8%
Walkability Score1916
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4438
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi12.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi29.8 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min32 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi19 mi
EV Stations103
EV Level2 Ports182
EV Dc Fast Ports68
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALeVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, HYPERFUEL
Walk Score Max3244
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points1510
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsBalch SpringsHutchins
Population27,2557,496
Population Density3,002.1823.1
Population Growth 5yr8.2%31.1%
Median Age32.233.2
% Under 1830.3%24.3%
% Age 18–2412.2%9.5%
% Age 25–3411.3%19.2%
% Age 35–4413.2%18.1%
% Age 45–5412%12.2%
% Age 55–6412.3%10.6%
% Age 65+8.7%6.1%
Avg Household Size3.293.02
% Family Households76.8%61.1%
% Homeownership64.7%48.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%68.8%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%6.8%
% Graduate Degree2.3%2.4%
% White23.3%21.1%
% Black33.2%38.1%
% Asian0%0%
% South Asian0%0%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%47.3%
% Native American2%1.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%26.1%
% Other Race15%13.4%
% Foreign Born22.7%16.9%
% Moved Last Year8.1%18.8%
% Renters35.3%51.3%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr91.9%81.2%
% From Out Of State0.5%1.1%
% From Different County1%11.7%
% From Abroad0.1%0%
% Families With Kids45.3%40.9%
% Married Couples47.6%28.1%
% Single Parent9.8%20.9%
% Living Alone19.3%27.2%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%4.9%
% With Broadband88.9%89%
% With Computer97.8%98.4%
% Male50.3%61.1%
% Female49.7%38.9%
Total Households8,2471,853