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Cedar Hill vs Dallas

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Cedar Hill
Dallas Co. · $313K
72
B · Good
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

Cedar Hill or Dallas?

Cedar Hill scores 72 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Cedar Hill comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, market and affordability. Dallas comes out ahead on schools, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $313K in Cedar Hill.

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Realust Score Cedar HillDallas
Prosperity 72 66
Schools 74 76
Safety 64 49
Lifestyle 78 81
Market 75 71
Affordability 89 77
Commute 59 70
Growth 64 64
What's comingCedar HillDallas
Projects on the way319
Under construction011
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year03
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HousingCedar HillDallas
Median Home Price$312,520$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$176$245
Starter Home Price$295,000$285,000
Premium Home Price$898,000$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio97.9%96.9%
% Single Family85.5%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,731$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)—$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)—$5,921
Rent Yoy Change2.4%0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.1%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft2,783 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds3.93.2
Avg HOA Fee$57$557
% With HOA38%32.7%
% With Pool12.5%23.1%
Avg Lot Size37,255 sq ft—
Avg Year Built20011983
Avg Baths3.22.9
Avg Baths Full2.72.4
% Townhome2%0%
% Condo0%22.9%
% With Garage84.5%68.9%
% New Construction26.5%15.5%
% Price Reduced18.5%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending12.5%9.1%
% Contingent3.5%4%
Avg Price Reduction$18,482$26,739
% Single Story43%48.2%
% With Fireplace60%53.5%
% With Central Air56.5%70.7%
% Waterfront3.5%1.4%
Avg Garage Size2.21.9
Price Per Bedroom$101,679$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$124,769$139,314
Avg Home Age2543
Realtor Median Days on Market84 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$342,200$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$176$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,995$1,737
Inventory Active1373,853
Inventory Total1924,876
Inventory Pending551,023
% Under Contract28.6%21%
New Listings Monthly481,052
Inventory Change (month)-1%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.1%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$316,013$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)11.9%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$279,207$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume37583
Rent 1yr Ago$1,925$1,576
Rent 5yr Change31%22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,505$1,282
Momentum 20205356
Momentum 20216056
Momentum 20227159
Momentum 20236164
Momentum 20247061
Momentum 20256766
Momentum (1 yr)-3.87.1
Momentum (5 yr)26.915.7
EconomyCedar HillDallas
Median Household Income$101,909$70,518
Avg Household Income$121,399$110,876
Per Capita Income$42,128$45,811
% Income Under $25K9.4%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K13.5%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K13.5%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K12.9%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K23.5%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus27%19.8%
Poverty Rate10%16.7%
Unemployment Rate7.4%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr0.7%0%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsCedar HillDallas
Primary School DistrictCedar Hill ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating3.84.8
State Ranking Percentile34.0348.7
# Elementary Schools6152
# Middle Schools342
# High Schools239
Student Teacher Ratio15.9:114.9:1
Graduation Rate91.1%85.5%
Niche Schools Score46
SAT/ACT Participation Rate99.5%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.9%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %16.9%18.9%
Dropout Rate7.3%11.8%
Graduating Class Size6269,309
SafetyCedar HillDallas
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.6 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate104.3 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate36.8 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17.5 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate134.9 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,361.7 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate276 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score2.331.66
Murder Rate6.1 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate32.7 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleCedar HillDallas
# Movie Theaters18
# Libraries232
# Museums341
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score66.7
Health Fitness Score5.36
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score5.36.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms3360+
# Grocery Stores947
# Coffee Shops2760+
# Hospitals1260+
# Bars2360+
# Pharmacies2560+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationCedar HillDallas
Avg Commute Time31 min26 min
% Drive Alone74.4%68.5%
% Carpool8.2%11.4%
% Public Transit0.7%2.3%
% Work From Home15.1%14%
Transit Score—36
Walkability Score1841
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3347
Distance Downtown Dallas17.8 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport23.5 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport27 min20 min
Distance Love Field23.1 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations3148
EV Level2 Ports10373
EV Dc Fast Ports045
EV NetworksBlink NetworkChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max6194
Walk % Walkable642
Walk Score Points2040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsCedar HillDallas
Population48,8791,307,930
Population Density1,365.83,850.9
Population Growth 5yr0.7%-1.7%
Median Age35.733.4
% Under 1827%23.9%
% Age 18–248.9%9.7%
% Age 25–3413.4%18.8%
% Age 35–4413.2%13.7%
% Age 45–5413.7%11.5%
% Age 55–6412.4%10.6%
% Age 65+11.4%11.8%
Avg Household Size2.922.42
% Family Households72%54.2%
% Homeownership71.4%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher91.9%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher35.8%38.2%
% Graduate Degree13.3%14.9%
% White22.9%35%
% Black54.9%23.2%
% Asian1.8%3.9%
% South Asian0.3%1%
% Hispanic Latino24.2%42.6%
% Native American0.2%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races12.1%21.8%
% Other Race8%15%
% Foreign Born10.2%23.4%
% Moved Last Year13.4%15.5%
% Renters28.6%57.6%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr86.6%84.5%
% From Out Of State1.7%2.3%
% From Different County3.7%3.1%
% From Abroad0.2%1.3%
% Families With Kids36.9%27.7%
% Married Couples50.1%34.6%
% Single Parent8.1%7.3%
% Living Alone23.7%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone7%8.7%
% With Broadband95.7%90.9%
% With Computer99%95.7%
% Male46.4%50%
% Female53.6%50%
Total Households16,643533,915