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Balch Springs vs Wilmer

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

Balch Springs or Wilmer?

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

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Realust Score Balch SpringsWilmer
Prosperity 59 55
Schools 77 76
Safety 49 53
Lifestyle 73 73
Market 80 75
Affordability 87 83
Commute 57 56
Growth 72 89
What's comingBalch SpringsWilmer
Projects on the way03
Under construction02
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
All Balch Springs projects →All Wilmer projects →

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HousingBalch SpringsWilmer
Median Home Price$222,235$222,403
Price Per Sq Ft$172$160
Starter Home Price$251,824$224,874
Premium Home Price$500,990$279,769
Sale To List Ratio98.1%100.5%
% Single Family93.5%82.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,232
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$1,722
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$1,968
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$2,152
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft1,404 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.3
Avg HOA Fee$92$72
% With HOA22.4%45%
% With Pool1.8%0%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft55,987 sq ft
Avg Year Built19982015
Avg Baths2.21.9
Avg Baths Full2.21.9
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage84.7%70%
% New Construction62.4%72.5%
% Price Reduced7.1%15%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%35%
% Contingent0%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$31,388
% Single Story57.6%87.5%
% With Fireplace26.5%0%
% With Central Air36.5%55%
% Waterfront0.6%0%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$76,519
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$130,953
Avg Home Age2811
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days80 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$189,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$160
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$1,887
Inventory Active13714
Inventory Total20719
Inventory Pending705
% Under Contract33.8%26.3%
New Listings Monthly560
Inventory Change (month)-5%8.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$227,510
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%17.6%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$189,128
Monthly Sales Volume84
Momentum 20205162
Momentum 20217350
Momentum 20225867
Momentum 20236655
Momentum 20247159
Momentum 20257377
Momentum (1 yr)2.838.8
Momentum (5 yr)47.642.9
EconomyBalch SpringsWilmer
Median Household Income$66,942$59,626
Avg Household Income$82,611$80,192
Per Capita Income$25,186$23,339
% Income Under $25K10.2%8.3%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%20.7%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%34.1%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%19.1%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%11.8%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%6%
Poverty Rate7.1%32.7%
Unemployment Rate8.3%14.4%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%3.1%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsBalch SpringsWilmer
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 SpringsWilmer
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K30 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K310.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K29.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K26.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K502.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K1,122.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K369.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsWilmer
# Movie Theaters10
# Libraries74
# Museums11
Nightlife Score5.35.3
Family Friendly Score4.74.7
Health Fitness Score43.3
Outdoor Activities Score45.3
Commute Score4.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+24
# Gyms483
# Grocery Stores181
# Coffee Shops5510
# Hospitals263
# Bars275
# Pharmacies361
# Dentists60+4
TransportationBalch SpringsWilmer
Avg Commute Time34 min33 min
% Drive Alone72.8%93.1%
% Carpool17%3.4%
% Public Transit1.2%0%
% Work From Home8.5%2.4%
Walkability Score1911
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4429
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi17 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi34.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min37 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations102
EV Level2 Ports182
EV Dc Fast Ports64
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max3237
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points159
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsBalch SpringsWilmer
Population27,2556,391
Population Density3,002.1522.3
Population Growth 5yr8.2%45.8%
Median Age32.227.8
% Under 1830.3%35.5%
% Age 18–2412.2%8.9%
% Age 25–3411.3%21.3%
% Age 35–4413.2%12.5%
% Age 45–5412%6.6%
% Age 55–6412.3%6.7%
% Age 65+8.7%8.5%
Avg Household Size3.293.32
% Family Households76.8%78.9%
% Homeownership64.7%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%58.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%15.8%
% Graduate Degree2.3%6%
% White23.3%30.3%
% Black33.2%32.5%
% Asian0%0%
% South Asian0%0%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%57.4%
% Native American2%0%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%21.4%
% Other Race15%15.9%
% Foreign Born22.7%17.6%
% Moved Last Year8.1%10.2%
% Renters35.3%41.5%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr91.9%89.8%
% From Out Of State0.5%0.6%
% From Different County1%1.6%
% From Abroad0.1%0%
% Families With Kids45.3%42.5%
% Married Couples47.6%50.5%
% Single Parent9.8%9.5%
% Living Alone19.3%20.6%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%4.1%
% With Broadband88.9%86.9%
% With Computer97.8%100%
% Male50.3%50.4%
% Female49.7%49.6%
Total Households8,2471,815