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Balch Springs vs Sunnyvale

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Sunnyvale
Dallas Co. · $632K
90
A · Excellent

Balch Springs or Sunnyvale?

Balch Springs scores 66 and Sunnyvale scores 90 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Balch Springs comes out ahead on market, affordability and commute. Sunnyvale comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and growth. The median home is $222K in Balch Springs and $632K in Sunnyvale.

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Realust Score Balch SpringsSunnyvale
Prosperity 59 97
Schools 77 91
Safety 49 82
Lifestyle 73 89
Market 80 64
Affordability 87 83
Commute 57 56
Growth 72 78
What's comingBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Projects on the way05
Under construction03
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
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HousingBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Median Home Price$222,235$632,167
Price Per Sq Ft$172$223
Starter Home Price$251,824$513,000
Premium Home Price$500,990$1,685,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%98.9%
% Single Family93.5%89.8%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$3,502
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$2,766
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$5,027
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$7,349
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.36.7
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft3,622 sq ft
Avg Beds3.64.3
Avg HOA Fee$92$115
% With HOA22.4%45.8%
% With Pool1.8%15.3%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft161,445 sq ft
Avg Year Built19982007
Avg Baths2.24
Avg Baths Full2.23.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage84.7%89.8%
% New Construction62.4%42.4%
% Price Reduced7.1%6.8%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%5.1%
% Contingent0%6.8%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$56,900
% Single Story57.6%40.7%
% With Fireplace26.5%61%
% With Central Air36.5%50.8%
% Waterfront0.6%1.7%
Avg Garage Size22.6
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$199,542
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$212,475
Avg Home Age2819
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$715,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$223
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$3,395
Inventory Active13740
Inventory Total20748
Inventory Pending708
% Under Contract33.8%16.7%
New Listings Monthly568
Inventory Change (month)-5%-13.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%0.8%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$627,115
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%21.8%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$519,080
Monthly Sales Volume83
Momentum 20205146
Momentum 20217346
Momentum 20225851
Momentum 20236677
Momentum 20247165
Momentum 20257367
Momentum (1 yr)2.85.2
Momentum (5 yr)47.661.7
EconomyBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Median Household Income$66,942$170,348
Avg Household Income$82,611$196,639
Per Capita Income$25,186$60,890
% Income Under $25K10.2%10.5%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%3.5%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%8.6%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%5.5%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%13.8%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%58.2%
Poverty Rate7.1%6%
Unemployment Rate8.3%7%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%3.2%
Jobs Score5.37.3
SchoolsBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDSunnyvale ISD
Overall District Rating4.89.3
State Ranking Percentile48.798.02
# Elementary Schools1522
# Middle Schools421
# High Schools391
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:114.3:1
Graduation Rate94.8%98.9%
Niche Schools Score5.38.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%72.2%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%51%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%71.4%
Dropout Rate3.6%0%
Graduating Class Size2,941185
SafetyBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K10.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K2.3 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K101.7 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K0 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K8.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K90.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K813.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K259.9 per 100K
Safety GradeCB+
Safety Score1.663
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K11.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsSunnyvale
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries74
# Museums13
Nightlife Score5.34.7
Family Friendly Score4.78.7
Health Fitness Score47.3
Outdoor Activities Score46
Commute Score4.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4840
# Grocery Stores1813
# Coffee Shops5554
# Hospitals2636
# Bars2730
# Pharmacies3642
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Avg Commute Time34 min33 min
% Drive Alone72.8%77.5%
% Carpool17%8.6%
% Public Transit1.2%0%
% Work From Home8.5%13.9%
Walkability Score199
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4425
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi16.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi34.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min40 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi23.4 mi
EV Stations1011
EV Level2 Ports1824
EV Dc Fast Ports63
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max3234
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points159
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsBalch SpringsSunnyvale
Population27,2558,336
Population Density3,002.1504.2
Population Growth 5yr8.2%28.6%
Median Age32.243.3
% Under 1830.3%28%
% Age 18–2412.2%6.5%
% Age 25–3411.3%6.4%
% Age 35–4413.2%12.2%
% Age 45–5412%13.4%
% Age 55–6412.3%14.9%
% Age 65+8.7%18.6%
Avg Household Size3.293.24
% Family Households76.8%90.8%
% Homeownership64.7%91.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%96.4%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%57.2%
% Graduate Degree2.3%28.5%
% White23.3%50.6%
% Black33.2%10.4%
% Asian0%24.1%
% South Asian0%22.2%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%14.4%
% Native American2%0.1%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%12.1%
% Other Race15%2.7%
% Foreign Born22.7%20.3%
% Moved Last Year8.1%11.2%
% Renters35.3%8.5%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr91.9%88.8%
% From Out Of State0.5%1.1%
% From Different County1%2.7%
% From Abroad0.1%0.3%
% Families With Kids45.3%38.5%
% Married Couples47.6%82.5%
% Single Parent9.8%0%
% Living Alone19.3%7.8%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%4.3%
% With Broadband88.9%98.7%
% With Computer97.8%99.4%
% Male50.3%52.9%
% Female49.7%47.1%
Total Households8,2472,573