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DeSoto vs Glenn Heights

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
69
B- · Above Average
Glenn Heights
Dallas Co. · $327K
71
B- · Above Average

DeSoto or Glenn Heights?

DeSoto scores 69 and Glenn Heights scores 71 on the Realust Score (out of 100). DeSoto comes out ahead on prosperity, market, affordability and commute. Glenn Heights comes out ahead on schools, safety and growth. The median home is $320K in DeSoto and $327K in Glenn Heights.

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Realust Score DeSotoGlenn Heights
Prosperity 66 62
Schools 71 76
Safety 64 72
Lifestyle 76 76
Market 78 75
Affordability 81 80
Commute 60 56
Growth 63 85
What's comingDeSotoGlenn Heights
Projects on the way24
Under construction02
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All DeSoto projects →All Glenn Heights projects →

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HousingDeSotoGlenn Heights
Median Home Price$320,428$327,294
Price Per Sq Ft$149$159
Starter Home Price$412,990$360,000
Premium Home Price$674,950$589,000
Sale To List Ratio—96.9%
% Single Family97.5%90.8%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$1,813
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,216
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$1,907
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$3,387
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%3%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0%
Housing Affordability Score44.7
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft2,694 sq ft
Avg Beds43.8
Avg HOA Fee$36$40
% With HOA11%22.1%
% With Pool5.5%0.6%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft83,571 sq ft
Avg Year Built20022026
Avg Baths3.22.8
Avg Baths Full2.82.6
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage96.5%89.6%
% New Construction69.5%63.8%
% Price Reduced8%17.2%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%11%
% Contingent0.5%6.1%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$7,694
% Single Story30%39.3%
% With Fireplace34.5%29.4%
% With Central Air20.5%30.7%
% Waterfront0%0.6%
Avg Garage Size2.22.1
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$118,726
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$165,451
Avg Home Age240
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days78 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$325,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$159
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$2,200
Inventory Active153173
Inventory Total207246
Inventory Pending5473
% Under Contract26.1%29.7%
New Listings Monthly3648
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%4%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-2.7%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$336,284
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%12.7%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$290,424
Monthly Sales Volume2618
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899$2,277
Rent 5yr Change30.9%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425—
Momentum 20205055
Momentum 20215064
Momentum 20226073
Momentum 20236074
Momentum 20246074
Momentum 20256065
Momentum (1 yr)—-7.8
Momentum (5 yr)—36
EconomyDeSotoGlenn Heights
Median Household Income$82,782$81,718
Avg Household Income$102,608$94,711
Per Capita Income$39,003$31,569
% Income Under $25K11.6%9%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%24.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%12.8%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%14.4%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%24.8%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%14.5%
Poverty Rate7.6%13%
Unemployment Rate8.9%5.3%
Job Growth 1yr1.8%10.2%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsDeSotoGlenn Heights
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDRed Oak ISD
Overall District Rating34.5
State Ranking Percentile23.242.98
# Elementary Schools65
# Middle Schools21
# High Schools21
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:116:1
Graduation Rate86.6%86.6%
Niche Schools Score44.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%—
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%—
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%—
Dropout Rate11.1%11.1%
Graduating Class Size524524
SafetyDeSotoGlenn Heights
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K11.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K2.5 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K189.8 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K30 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K8.5 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K144.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K579.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K119.9 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22.33
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K5.5 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K15 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoGlenn Heights
# Movie Theaters22
# Libraries12
# Museums00
Nightlife Score4.75.3
Family Friendly Score5.35.3
Health Fitness Score64.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score4.74.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelDense SuburbanSuburban Rural Mix
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+40
# Gyms4125
# Grocery Stores155
# Coffee Shops4726
# Hospitals3813
# Bars3617
# Pharmacies60+32
# Dentists60+56
TransportationDeSotoGlenn Heights
Avg Commute Time31 min33 min
% Drive Alone74.3%80.8%
% Carpool8%5.7%
% Public Transit0.5%0.7%
% Work From Home15.6%11.5%
Walkability Score2012
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2629
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi18.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi34.1 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min34 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi23.9 mi
EV Stations144
EV Level2 Ports226
EV Dc Fast Ports1718
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkBlink Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla
Walk Score Max5427
Walk % Walkable30
Walk Score Points3110
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDeSotoGlenn Heights
Population56,21118,096
Population Density2,5982,488.5
Population Growth 5yr5.9%41.4%
Median Age41.933.8
% Under 1820.6%27.8%
% Age 18–248.4%11.8%
% Age 25–3411.8%13.4%
% Age 35–4413.3%12.9%
% Age 45–5415.8%12.3%
% Age 55–6414.2%14.5%
% Age 65+15.9%7.3%
Avg Household Size2.693.04
% Family Households69%76.7%
% Homeownership69.6%78.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%84.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%27.1%
% Graduate Degree12.8%11%
% White13.5%21.6%
% Black67.6%52.9%
% Asian0.9%1.3%
% South Asian0.3%0.7%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%30.1%
% Native American0.2%1.5%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%11.9%
% Other Race4.6%10.8%
% Foreign Born7.8%9.7%
% Moved Last Year9.9%10%
% Renters30.4%21.6%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr90.1%90%
% From Out Of State0.9%3.7%
% From Different County2.4%1.6%
% From Abroad0%0%
% Families With Kids30.9%40.1%
% Married Couples41.8%53.8%
% Single Parent9%9%
% Living Alone28.3%22.6%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%6.4%
% With Broadband93.7%93.8%
% With Computer97.5%98.3%
% Male46.8%47.4%
% Female53.2%52.6%
Total Households20,6935,950