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Dallas vs University Park

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average
University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional

Dallas or University Park?

Dallas scores 68 and University Park scores 97 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Dallas comes out ahead on affordability. University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market, commute and growth. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score DallasUniversity Park
Prosperity 66 100
Schools 76 82
Safety 49 77
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 71 72
Affordability 77 30
Commute 70 82
Growth 64 69
What's comingDallasUniversity Park
Projects on the way191
Under construction111
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year30
All Dallas projects →All University Park projects →

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HousingDallasUniversity Park
Median Home Price$305,765$2,472,652
Price Per Sq Ft$245$683
Starter Home Price$285,000$1,950,000
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$7,495,000
Sale To List Ratio96.9%93.9%
% Single Family68.3%78%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$13,696
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,875
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005—
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921—
Rent Yoy Change0%—
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft4,600 sq ft
Avg Beds3.24.5
Avg HOA Fee$557$372
% With HOA32.7%9.8%
% With Pool23.1%22%
Avg Lot Size—10,764 sq ft
Avg Year Built19831985
Avg Baths2.95.3
Avg Baths Full2.44.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%9.8%
% With Garage68.9%80.5%
% New Construction15.5%19.5%
% Price Reduced18.4%4.9%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%19.5%
% Contingent4%7.3%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$388,818
% Single Story48.2%7.3%
% With Fireplace53.5%90.2%
% With Central Air70.7%85.4%
% Waterfront1.4%2.4%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$638,983
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$543,750
Avg Home Age4341
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days55 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$2,800,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$683
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$4,875
Inventory Active3,853106
Inventory Total4,876129
Inventory Pending1,02323
% Under Contract21%17.8%
New Listings Monthly1,05220
Inventory Change (month)0.6%2.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%8.6%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$2,276,187
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%59.2%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$1,553,056
Monthly Sales Volume58312
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576—
Rent 5yr Change22.9%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282—
Momentum 20205661
Momentum 20215658
Momentum 20225961
Momentum 20236475
Momentum 20246178
Momentum 20256693
Momentum (1 yr)7.115
Momentum (5 yr)15.746.4
EconomyDallasUniversity Park
Median Household Income$70,518$250,001
Avg Household Income$110,876$407,253
Per Capita Income$45,811$113,291
% Income Under $25K16.6%5.4%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%6.4%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%4%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%4.3%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%11.2%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%68.8%
Poverty Rate16.7%4.7%
Unemployment Rate4.9%3.6%
Job Growth 1yr0%-0.2%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsDallasUniversity Park
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDHighland Park ISD
Overall District Rating4.86.2
State Ranking Percentile48.767.22
# Elementary Schools1521
# Middle Schools421
# High Schools391
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:112.4:1
Graduation Rate85.5%99.1%
Niche Schools Score68.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%92.4%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%80.1%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%91.6%
Dropout Rate11.8%0%
Graduating Class Size9,309551
SafetyDallasUniversity Park
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K15.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K0.4 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K47.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K11.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K186.2 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,065.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K182.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCB+
Safety Score1.663
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasUniversity Park
# Movie Theaters811
# Libraries3233
# Museums4129
Nightlife Score88.7
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score68.7
Outdoor Activities Score6.76
Commute Score6.78
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.74.7
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores4754
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasUniversity Park
Avg Commute Time26 min17 min
% Drive Alone68.5%66.5%
% Carpool11.4%1.6%
% Public Transit2.3%0.5%
% Work From Home14%21.4%
Transit Score3637
Walkability Score4157
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentSomewhat Walkable
Bike Score4759
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi7.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min25 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi4 mi
EV Stations148141
EV Level2 Ports373352
EV Dc Fast Ports4565
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max9482
Walk % Walkable4261
Walk Score Points4019
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDallasUniversity Park
Population1,307,93025,155
Population Density3,850.96,818.7
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%0.5%
Median Age33.429.4
% Under 1823.9%28.9%
% Age 18–249.7%19.6%
% Age 25–3418.8%5.8%
% Age 35–4413.7%9.7%
% Age 45–5411.5%15.8%
% Age 55–6410.6%11.6%
% Age 65+11.8%8.6%
Avg Household Size2.423.12
% Family Households54.2%85.6%
% Homeownership42.4%83.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%99%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%90.8%
% Graduate Degree14.9%44%
% White35%82.8%
% Black23.2%1.2%
% Asian3.9%5.7%
% South Asian1%0.6%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%8.1%
% Native American1%0.3%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%8.9%
% Other Race15%1%
% Foreign Born23.4%7.3%
% Moved Last Year15.5%14.2%
% Renters57.6%16.8%
Diversity Score8.74.7
% Same House 1yr84.5%85.8%
% From Out Of State2.3%2.9%
% From Different County3.1%2.7%
% From Abroad1.3%0.7%
% Families With Kids27.7%49.6%
% Married Couples34.6%75.4%
% Single Parent7.3%6.1%
% Living Alone37.4%10.1%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%4.9%
% With Broadband90.9%99.1%
% With Computer95.7%100%
% Male50%49.6%
% Female50%50.4%
Total Households533,9156,964