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Dallas vs Farmers Branch

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average
Farmers Branch
Dallas Co. · $377K
72
B · Good

Dallas or Farmers Branch?

Dallas scores 68 and Farmers Branch scores 72 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Dallas comes out ahead on growth. Farmers Branch comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market, affordability and commute. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $377K in Farmers Branch.

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Realust Score DallasFarmers Branch
Prosperity 66 68
Schools 76 79
Safety 49 61
Lifestyle 81 83
Market 71 81
Affordability 77 79
Commute 70 73
Growth 64 61
What's comingDallasFarmers Branch
Projects on the way192
Under construction112
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year30
All Dallas projects →All Farmers Branch projects →

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HousingDallasFarmers Branch
Median Home Price$305,765$376,941
Price Per Sq Ft$245$231
Starter Home Price$285,000$350,000
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$689,900
Sale To List Ratio96.9%94.2%
% Single Family68.3%53.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$2,088
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,820
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$2,909
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$5,447
Rent Yoy Change0%-0.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%1.8%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft2,045 sq ft
Avg Beds3.23.4
Avg HOA Fee$557$325
% With HOA32.7%28.6%
% With Pool23.1%11.4%
Avg Lot Size—119,340 sq ft
Avg Year Built19831984
Avg Baths2.92.8
Avg Baths Full2.42.4
% Townhome0%9.5%
% Condo22.9%16.2%
% With Garage68.9%80%
% New Construction15.5%28.6%
% Price Reduced18.4%12.4%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%12.4%
% Contingent4%3.8%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$14,573
% Single Story48.2%43.8%
% With Fireplace53.5%48.6%
% With Central Air70.7%62.9%
% Waterfront1.4%2.9%
Avg Garage Size1.91.9
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$133,531
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$158,203
Avg Home Age4342
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days57 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$430,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$231
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,786
Inventory Active3,853129
Inventory Total4,876174
Inventory Pending1,02345
% Under Contract21%25.9%
New Listings Monthly1,05248
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-3.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%1.3%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$372,113
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%15.8%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$325,418
Monthly Sales Volume58317
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576$1,666
Rent 5yr Change22.9%18.1%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282$1,407
Momentum 20205654
Momentum 20215662
Momentum 20225958
Momentum 20236454
Momentum 20246158
Momentum 20256655
Momentum (1 yr)7.1-4.9
Momentum (5 yr)15.71.2
EconomyDallasFarmers Branch
Median Household Income$70,518$91,186
Avg Household Income$110,876$112,738
Per Capita Income$45,811$48,638
% Income Under $25K16.6%8.2%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%14.4%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%17.1%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%13.9%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%24.4%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%22%
Poverty Rate16.7%11.4%
Unemployment Rate4.9%1.9%
Job Growth 1yr0%-0.4%
Jobs Score66.7
SchoolsDallasFarmers Branch
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating4.85.4
State Ranking Percentile48.757.96
# Elementary Schools15224
# Middle Schools426
# High Schools398
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:113.5:1
Graduation Rate85.5%93%
Niche Schools Score65.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%24.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%4.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3091,677
SafetyDallasFarmers Branch
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K22.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K135.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K31.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K20.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K270.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,675.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K601.7 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662.33
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K2.7 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K31.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasFarmers Branch
# Movie Theaters86
# Libraries3210
# Museums417
Nightlife Score88.7
Family Friendly Score6.77.3
Health Fitness Score67.3
Outdoor Activities Score6.76
Commute Score6.76
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores4740
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+57
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasFarmers Branch
Avg Commute Time26 min22 min
% Drive Alone68.5%71.7%
% Carpool11.4%7%
% Public Transit2.3%0.6%
% Work From Home14%17.6%
Transit Score3628
Walkability Score4141
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4751
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi14.9 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi15 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min16 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi11.5 mi
EV Stations14885
EV Level2 Ports373173
EV Dc Fast Ports4543
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max9468
Walk % Walkable4243
Walk Score Points4028
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDallasFarmers Branch
Population1,307,93036,645
Population Density3,850.93,084.4
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%-6.1%
Median Age33.433.4
% Under 1823.9%21.8%
% Age 18–249.7%8.1%
% Age 25–3418.8%22.5%
% Age 35–4413.7%16.6%
% Age 45–5411.5%9.8%
% Age 55–6410.6%9.1%
% Age 65+11.8%12.1%
Avg Household Size2.422.31
% Family Households54.2%55.2%
% Homeownership42.4%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%87.6%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%52.8%
% Graduate Degree14.9%18%
% White35%51.4%
% Black23.2%9.2%
% Asian3.9%11.1%
% South Asian1%6.5%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%40.6%
% Native American1%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%16.2%
% Other Race15%11.2%
% Foreign Born23.4%29%
% Moved Last Year15.5%17%
% Renters57.6%57.6%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr84.5%83%
% From Out Of State2.3%2.6%
% From Different County3.1%4.5%
% From Abroad1.3%0.7%
% Families With Kids27.7%26%
% Married Couples34.6%40.4%
% Single Parent7.3%5.5%
% Living Alone37.4%34.3%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%6.3%
% With Broadband90.9%95.9%
% With Computer95.7%99.2%
% Male50%49.8%
% Female50%50.2%
Total Households533,91515,810