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Dallas vs Wilmer

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average
Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average

Dallas or Wilmer?

Dallas scores 68 and Wilmer scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Dallas comes out ahead on prosperity, lifestyle and commute. Wilmer comes out ahead on safety, market, affordability and growth. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $306K in Dallas.

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Realust Score DallasWilmer
Prosperity 66 55
Schools 76 76
Safety 49 53
Lifestyle 81 73
Market 71 75
Affordability 77 83
Commute 70 56
Growth 64 89
What's comingDallasWilmer
Projects on the way193
Under construction112
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year30
All Dallas projects →All Wilmer projects →

Informational only: planned projects don't affect any city's Realust Score. Counts exclude countywide bonds and tax votes. See everything on the North Texas map →

HousingDallasWilmer
Median Home Price$305,765$222,403
Price Per Sq Ft$245$160
Starter Home Price$285,000$224,874
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$279,769
Sale To List Ratio96.9%100.5%
% Single Family68.3%82.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$1,232
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,722
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$1,968
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$2,152
Rent Yoy Change0%—
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0%
Housing Affordability Score46
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft1,404 sq ft
Avg Beds3.23.3
Avg HOA Fee$557$72
% With HOA32.7%45%
% With Pool23.1%0%
Avg Lot Size—55,987 sq ft
Avg Year Built19832015
Avg Baths2.91.9
Avg Baths Full2.41.9
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%0%
% With Garage68.9%70%
% New Construction15.5%72.5%
% Price Reduced18.4%15%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%35%
% Contingent4%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$31,388
% Single Story48.2%87.5%
% With Fireplace53.5%0%
% With Central Air70.7%55%
% Waterfront1.4%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$76,519
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$130,953
Avg Home Age4311
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days80 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$189,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$160
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,887
Inventory Active3,85314
Inventory Total4,87619
Inventory Pending1,0235
% Under Contract21%26.3%
New Listings Monthly1,0520
Inventory Change (month)0.6%8.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$227,510
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%17.6%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$189,128
Monthly Sales Volume5834
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576—
Rent 5yr Change22.9%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282—
Momentum 20205662
Momentum 20215650
Momentum 20225967
Momentum 20236455
Momentum 20246159
Momentum 20256677
Momentum (1 yr)7.138.8
Momentum (5 yr)15.742.9
EconomyDallasWilmer
Median Household Income$70,518$59,626
Avg Household Income$110,876$80,192
Per Capita Income$45,811$23,339
% Income Under $25K16.6%8.3%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%20.7%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%34.1%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%19.1%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%11.8%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%6%
Poverty Rate16.7%32.7%
Unemployment Rate4.9%14.4%
Job Growth 1yr0%3.1%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsDallasWilmer
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating4.84.8
State Ranking Percentile48.748.7
# Elementary Schools152152
# Middle Schools4242
# High Schools3939
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:114.9:1
Graduation Rate85.5%85.5%
Niche Schools Score64.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%18.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%11.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3099,309
SafetyDallasWilmer
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K30 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K310.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K29.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K26.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K502.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,122.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K369.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasWilmer
# Movie Theaters80
# Libraries324
# Museums411
Nightlife Score85.3
Family Friendly Score6.74.7
Health Fitness Score63.3
Outdoor Activities Score6.75.3
Commute Score6.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+24
# Gyms60+3
# Grocery Stores471
# Coffee Shops60+10
# Hospitals60+3
# Bars60+5
# Pharmacies60+1
# Dentists60+4
TransportationDallasWilmer
Avg Commute Time26 min33 min
% Drive Alone68.5%93.1%
% Carpool11.4%3.4%
% Public Transit2.3%0%
% Work From Home14%2.4%
Transit Score36—
Walkability Score4111
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4729
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi17 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi34.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min37 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations1482
EV Level2 Ports3732
EV Dc Fast Ports454
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max9437
Walk % Walkable420
Walk Score Points409
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDallasWilmer
Population1,307,9306,391
Population Density3,850.9522.3
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%45.8%
Median Age33.427.8
% Under 1823.9%35.5%
% Age 18–249.7%8.9%
% Age 25–3418.8%21.3%
% Age 35–4413.7%12.5%
% Age 45–5411.5%6.6%
% Age 55–6410.6%6.7%
% Age 65+11.8%8.5%
Avg Household Size2.423.32
% Family Households54.2%78.9%
% Homeownership42.4%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%58.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%15.8%
% Graduate Degree14.9%6%
% White35%30.3%
% Black23.2%32.5%
% Asian3.9%0%
% South Asian1%0%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%57.4%
% Native American1%0%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%21.4%
% Other Race15%15.9%
% Foreign Born23.4%17.6%
% Moved Last Year15.5%10.2%
% Renters57.6%41.5%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr84.5%89.8%
% From Out Of State2.3%0.6%
% From Different County3.1%1.6%
% From Abroad1.3%0%
% Families With Kids27.7%42.5%
% Married Couples34.6%50.5%
% Single Parent7.3%9.5%
% Living Alone37.4%20.6%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%4.1%
% With Broadband90.9%86.9%
% With Computer95.7%100%
% Male50%50.4%
% Female50%49.6%
Total Households533,9151,815