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Cockrell Hill vs DeSoto

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Cockrell Hill
Dallas Co. · $217K
70
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
69
B- · Above Average

Cockrell Hill or DeSoto?

Cockrell Hill scores 70 and DeSoto scores 69 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Cockrell Hill comes out ahead on schools, safety and commute. DeSoto comes out ahead on prosperity, market, affordability and growth. The median home is $217K in Cockrell Hill and $320K in DeSoto.

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Realust Score Cockrell HillDeSoto
Prosperity 64 66
Schools 76 71
Safety 68 64
Lifestyle 76 76
Market 75 78
Affordability 78 81
Commute 73 60
Growth 55 63
What's comingCockrell HillDeSoto
Projects on the way12
Under construction00
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Cockrell Hill projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingCockrell HillDeSoto
Median Home Price$217,050$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$193$149
Starter Home Price$170,000$412,990
Premium Home Price$540,000$674,950
Sale To List Ratio97.6%—
% Single Family53.8%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,202$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$2,263$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$4,429$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$4,455$5,698
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.8%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft1,701 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.84
Avg HOA Fee—$36
% With HOA0%11%
% With Pool0%5.5%
Avg Lot Size21,403 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built19622002
Avg Baths23.2
Avg Baths Full22.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage15.4%96.5%
% New Construction7.7%69.5%
% Price Reduced15.4%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending7.7%1.5%
% Contingent7.7%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$22,500$14,517
% Single Story46.2%30%
% With Fireplace0%34.5%
% With Central Air30.8%20.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size22.2
Price Per Bedroom$71,467$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$134,000$159,420
Avg Home Age6424
Realtor Median Days on Market47 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$245,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$193$149
Realtor Median Rent—$1,661
Inventory Active89153
Inventory Total109207
Inventory Pending2054
% Under Contract18.3%26.1%
New Listings Monthly3236
Inventory Change (month)5.3%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.1%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$217,319$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)10.9%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$195,643$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume126
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,899
Rent 5yr Change—30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,425
Momentum 20205050
Momentum 20216750
Momentum 20224860
Momentum 20234860
Momentum 20245260
Momentum 20254960
Momentum (1 yr)-6.3—
EconomyCockrell HillDeSoto
Median Household Income$52,292$82,782
Avg Household Income$83,060$102,608
Per Capita Income$26,535$39,003
% Income Under $25K17.2%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K30%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K16.6%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K7.2%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K11.3%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus17.7%19.9%
Poverty Rate11.2%7.6%
Unemployment Rate11.1%8.9%
Job Growth 1yr-3.6%1.8%
Jobs Score4.75.3
SchoolsCockrell HillDeSoto
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating4.83
State Ranking Percentile48.723.2
# Elementary Schools1526
# Middle Schools422
# High Schools392
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:118.3:1
Graduation Rate85.5%86.6%
Niche Schools Score4.74
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%8.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%11.1%
Graduating Class Size9,309524
SafetyCockrell HillDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate14.3 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate302.4 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate55 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate12.4 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate219.9 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate2,006.6 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate384.8 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate0 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleCockrell HillDeSoto
# Movie Theaters32
# Libraries81
# Museums70
Nightlife Score64.7
Family Friendly Score5.35.3
Health Fitness Score3.36
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score64.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score6.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+41
# Grocery Stores2915
# Coffee Shops60+47
# Hospitals4238
# Bars60+36
# Pharmacies5560+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationCockrell HillDeSoto
Avg Commute Time29 min31 min
% Drive Alone83.4%74.3%
% Carpool13.3%8%
% Public Transit1.1%0.5%
% Work From Home1.7%15.6%
Transit Score45—
Walkability Score6420
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score—26
Distance Downtown Dallas7.5 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport17.3 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min33 min
Distance Love Field8.8 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations1914
EV Level2 Ports3422
EV Dc Fast Ports2017
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, eVgo NetworkChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
Walk Score Max7654
Walk % Walkable923
Walk Score Points1031
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsCockrell HillDeSoto
Population3,70356,211
Population Density6,362.82,598
Population Growth 5yr-12.7%5.9%
Median Age34.641.9
% Under 1823.3%20.6%
% Age 18–2414.1%8.4%
% Age 25–3413.1%11.8%
% Age 35–447%13.3%
% Age 45–5416.4%15.8%
% Age 55–6414.4%14.2%
% Age 65+11.7%15.9%
Avg Household Size3.082.69
% Family Households69.7%69%
% Homeownership58.4%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher65.3%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher10.2%30.1%
% Graduate Degree1.7%12.8%
% White19.3%13.5%
% Black4.9%67.6%
% Asian0%0.9%
% South Asian0%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino84.1%18.9%
% Native American0.4%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races35.9%13.2%
% Other Race39.6%4.6%
% Foreign Born31.6%7.8%
% Moved Last Year14.3%9.9%
% Renters41.6%30.4%
Diversity Score6.78
% Same House 1yr85.7%90.1%
% From Out Of State4.5%0.9%
% From Different County1.5%2.4%
% From Abroad1.5%0%
% Families With Kids31.9%30.9%
% Married Couples38.2%41.8%
% Single Parent5.7%9%
% Living Alone22.1%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone9.4%10.1%
% With Broadband79.4%93.7%
% With Computer94.3%97.5%
% Male48.2%46.8%
% Female51.8%53.2%
Total Households1,20220,693