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Balch Springs vs Richardson

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
76
B · Good

Balch Springs or Richardson?

Balch Springs scores 66 and Richardson scores 76 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Balch Springs comes out ahead on affordability and growth. Richardson comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. The median home is $222K in Balch Springs and $439K in Richardson.

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Realust Score Balch SpringsRichardson
Prosperity 59 74
Schools 77 80
Safety 49 73
Lifestyle 73 86
Market 80 81
Affordability 87 75
Commute 57 73
Growth 72 66
What's comingBalch SpringsRichardson
Projects on the way012
Under construction07
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
All Balch Springs projects →All Richardson projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsRichardson
Median Home Price$222,235$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$172$224
Starter Home Price$251,824$370,000
Premium Home Price$500,990$750,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%96.1%
% Single Family93.5%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$3,965
Rent Yoy Change—0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.6
Avg HOA Fee$92$246
% With HOA22.4%28.5%
% With Pool1.8%25.5%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built19981979
Avg Baths2.22.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%9.5%
% With Garage84.7%86%
% New Construction62.4%6%
% Price Reduced7.1%22.5%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%8%
% Contingent0%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$15,876
% Single Story57.6%53%
% With Fireplace26.5%72.5%
% With Central Air36.5%78%
% Waterfront0.6%1%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$162,631
Avg Home Age2847
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$224
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$1,752
Inventory Active137238
Inventory Total207334
Inventory Pending7096
% Under Contract33.8%28.7%
New Listings Monthly5688
Inventory Change (month)-5%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume859
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,672
Rent 5yr Change—25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,341
Momentum 20205153
Momentum 20217359
Momentum 20225862
Momentum 20236662
Momentum 20247165
Momentum 20257363
Momentum (1 yr)2.8-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)47.619.7
EconomyBalch SpringsRichardson
Median Household Income$66,942$98,111
Avg Household Income$82,611$131,546
Per Capita Income$25,186$51,863
% Income Under $25K10.2%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%29.6%
Poverty Rate7.1%9.7%
Unemployment Rate8.3%5%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%1.4%
Jobs Score5.36.7
SchoolsBalch SpringsRichardson
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating4.85.6
State Ranking Percentile48.760.25
# Elementary Schools15236
# Middle Schools428
# High Schools394
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.9:1
Graduation Rate94.8%91.5%
Niche Schools Score5.38
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%39.3%
Dropout Rate3.6%8%
Graduating Class Size2,9412,619
SafetyBalch SpringsRichardson
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeCB
Safety Score1.662.66
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsRichardson
# Movie Theaters18
# Libraries716
# Museums110
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score4.78
Health Fitness Score48
Outdoor Activities Score46
Commute Score4.77.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4860+
# Grocery Stores18—
# Coffee Shops5560+
# Hospitals2660+
# Bars2760+
# Pharmacies3660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationBalch SpringsRichardson
Avg Commute Time34 min24 min
% Drive Alone72.8%63.4%
% Carpool17%6.6%
% Public Transit1.2%2.4%
% Work From Home8.5%23.2%
Transit Score—32
Walkability Score1945
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4452
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min23 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations1056
EV Level2 Ports18156
EV Dc Fast Ports653
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max3282
Walk % Walkable043
Walk Score Points1540
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsBalch SpringsRichardson
Population27,255118,731
Population Density3,002.14,156.9
Population Growth 5yr8.2%2%
Median Age32.233.9
% Under 1830.3%20.2%
% Age 18–2412.2%13.8%
% Age 25–3411.3%18%
% Age 35–4413.2%12.9%
% Age 45–5412%12.1%
% Age 55–6412.3%10%
% Age 65+8.7%13%
Avg Household Size3.292.48
% Family Households76.8%61%
% Homeownership64.7%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%57%
% Graduate Degree2.3%23.6%
% White23.3%53.3%
% Black33.2%11.8%
% Asian0%16.2%
% South Asian0%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%18.3%
% Native American2%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%12.6%
% Other Race15%5.7%
% Foreign Born22.7%22.4%
% Moved Last Year8.1%21%
% Renters35.3%49.3%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.9%79%
% From Out Of State0.5%2.4%
% From Different County1%7.2%
% From Abroad0.1%1%
% Families With Kids45.3%27.9%
% Married Couples47.6%46.2%
% Single Parent9.8%5.7%
% Living Alone19.3%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%8.7%
% With Broadband88.9%94.9%
% With Computer97.8%98.8%
% Male50.3%48.1%
% Female49.7%51.9%
Total Households8,24745,818