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Dallas vs DeSoto

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
69
B- · Above Average

Dallas or DeSoto?

Dallas scores 68 and DeSoto scores 69 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Dallas comes out ahead on schools, lifestyle, commute and growth. DeSoto comes out ahead on safety, market and affordability. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $320K in DeSoto.

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Realust Score DallasDeSoto
Prosperity 66 66
Schools 76 71
Safety 49 64
Lifestyle 81 76
Market 71 78
Affordability 77 81
Commute 70 60
Growth 64 63
What's comingDallasDeSoto
Projects on the way192
Under construction110
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year31
All Dallas projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingDallasDeSoto
Median Home Price$305,765$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$245$149
Starter Home Price$285,000$412,990
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$674,950
Sale To List Ratio96.9%—
% Single Family68.3%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$5,698
Rent Yoy Change0%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score44
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.24
Avg HOA Fee$557$36
% With HOA32.7%11%
% With Pool23.1%5.5%
Avg Lot Size—28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built19832002
Avg Baths2.93.2
Avg Baths Full2.42.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%0%
% With Garage68.9%96.5%
% New Construction15.5%69.5%
% Price Reduced18.4%8%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%1.5%
% Contingent4%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$14,517
% Single Story48.2%30%
% With Fireplace53.5%34.5%
% With Central Air70.7%20.5%
% Waterfront1.4%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$159,420
Avg Home Age4324
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$149
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,661
Inventory Active3,853153
Inventory Total4,876207
Inventory Pending1,02354
% Under Contract21%26.1%
New Listings Monthly1,05236
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume58326
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576$1,899
Rent 5yr Change22.9%30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282$1,425
Momentum 20205650
Momentum 20215650
Momentum 20225960
Momentum 20236460
Momentum 20246160
Momentum 20256660
Momentum (1 yr)7.1—
Momentum (5 yr)15.7—
EconomyDallasDeSoto
Median Household Income$70,518$82,782
Avg Household Income$110,876$102,608
Per Capita Income$45,811$39,003
% Income Under $25K16.6%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%19.9%
Poverty Rate16.7%7.6%
Unemployment Rate4.9%8.9%
Job Growth 1yr0%1.8%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsDallasDeSoto
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 Score64
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
SafetyDallasDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasDeSoto
# Movie Theaters82
# Libraries321
# Museums410
Nightlife Score84.7
Family Friendly Score6.75.3
Health Fitness Score66
Outdoor Activities Score6.75.3
Commute Score6.74.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+41
# Grocery Stores4715
# Coffee Shops60+47
# Hospitals60+38
# Bars60+36
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasDeSoto
Avg Commute Time26 min31 min
% Drive Alone68.5%74.3%
% Carpool11.4%8%
% Public Transit2.3%0.5%
% Work From Home14%15.6%
Transit Score36—
Walkability Score4120
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4726
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min33 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations14814
EV Level2 Ports37322
EV Dc Fast Ports4517
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
Walk Score Max9454
Walk % Walkable423
Walk Score Points4031
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDallasDeSoto
Population1,307,93056,211
Population Density3,850.92,598
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%5.9%
Median Age33.441.9
% Under 1823.9%20.6%
% Age 18–249.7%8.4%
% Age 25–3418.8%11.8%
% Age 35–4413.7%13.3%
% Age 45–5411.5%15.8%
% Age 55–6410.6%14.2%
% Age 65+11.8%15.9%
Avg Household Size2.422.69
% Family Households54.2%69%
% Homeownership42.4%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%30.1%
% Graduate Degree14.9%12.8%
% White35%13.5%
% Black23.2%67.6%
% Asian3.9%0.9%
% South Asian1%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%18.9%
% Native American1%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%13.2%
% Other Race15%4.6%
% Foreign Born23.4%7.8%
% Moved Last Year15.5%9.9%
% Renters57.6%30.4%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr84.5%90.1%
% From Out Of State2.3%0.9%
% From Different County3.1%2.4%
% From Abroad1.3%0%
% Families With Kids27.7%30.9%
% Married Couples34.6%41.8%
% Single Parent7.3%9%
% Living Alone37.4%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%10.1%
% With Broadband90.9%93.7%
% With Computer95.7%97.5%
% Male50%46.8%
% Female50%53.2%
Total Households533,91520,693