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DeSoto vs Wilmer

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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
69
B- · Above Average
Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average

DeSoto or Wilmer?

DeSoto scores 69 and Wilmer scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). DeSoto comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. Wilmer comes out ahead on schools, affordability and growth. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $320K in DeSoto.

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Realust Score DeSotoWilmer
Prosperity 66 55
Schools 71 76
Safety 64 53
Lifestyle 76 73
Market 78 75
Affordability 81 83
Commute 60 56
Growth 63 89
What's comingDeSotoWilmer
Projects on the way23
Under construction02
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All DeSoto projects →All Wilmer projects →

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HousingDeSotoWilmer
Median Home Price$320,428$222,403
Price Per Sq Ft$149$160
Starter Home Price$412,990$224,874
Premium Home Price$674,950$279,769
Sale To List Ratio—100.5%
% Single Family97.5%82.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,775$1,232
Median Rent (1BR)$1,775$1,722
Median Rent (2BR)$2,074$1,968
Median Rent (3BR)$5,698$2,152
Rent Yoy Change-1.8%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0.4%0%
Housing Affordability Score46
Avg Sq Ft3,022 sq ft1,404 sq ft
Avg Beds43.3
Avg HOA Fee$36$72
% With HOA11%45%
% With Pool5.5%0%
Avg Lot Size28,469 sq ft55,987 sq ft
Avg Year Built20022015
Avg Baths3.21.9
Avg Baths Full2.81.9
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage96.5%70%
% New Construction69.5%72.5%
% Price Reduced8%15%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending1.5%35%
% Contingent0.5%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$14,517$31,388
% Single Story30%87.5%
% With Fireplace34.5%0%
% With Central Air20.5%55%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.22
Price Per Bedroom$126,605$76,519
Price Per Bathroom$159,420$130,953
Avg Home Age2411
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days80 days
Realtor Median Price$365,000$189,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$149$160
Realtor Median Rent$1,661$1,887
Inventory Active15314
Inventory Total20719
Inventory Pending545
% Under Contract26.1%26.3%
New Listings Monthly360
Inventory Change (month)-6.3%8.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.4%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$324,949$227,510
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%17.6%
Price 5yr Ago$284,870$189,128
Monthly Sales Volume264
Rent 1yr Ago$1,899—
Rent 5yr Change30.9%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,425—
Momentum 20205062
Momentum 20215050
Momentum 20226067
Momentum 20236055
Momentum 20246059
Momentum 20256077
Momentum (1 yr)—38.8
Momentum (5 yr)—42.9
EconomyDeSotoWilmer
Median Household Income$82,782$59,626
Avg Household Income$102,608$80,192
Per Capita Income$39,003$23,339
% Income Under $25K11.6%8.3%
% Income $25K–$50K14.8%20.7%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%34.1%
% Income $75K–$100K14.6%19.1%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%11.8%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%6%
Poverty Rate7.6%32.7%
Unemployment Rate8.9%14.4%
Job Growth 1yr1.8%3.1%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsDeSotoWilmer
Primary School DistrictDesoto ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating34.8
State Ranking Percentile23.248.7
# Elementary Schools6152
# Middle Schools242
# High Schools239
Student Teacher Ratio18.3:114.9:1
Graduation Rate86.6%85.5%
Niche Schools Score44.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate100%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.3%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%18.9%
Dropout Rate11.1%11.8%
Graduating Class Size5249,309
SafetyDeSotoWilmer
Overall Crime Rate18.9 per 1K30 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.9 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate219.5 per 100K310.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate56.7 per 100K29.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate16 per 1K26.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate175.3 per 100K502.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,134.8 per 100K1,122.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate332.8 per 100K369.2 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate3.6 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate47.8 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDeSotoWilmer
# Movie Theaters20
# Libraries14
# Museums01
Nightlife Score4.75.3
Family Friendly Score5.34.7
Health Fitness Score63.3
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score4.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants4060+
# Parks60+24
# Gyms413
# Grocery Stores151
# Coffee Shops4710
# Hospitals383
# Bars365
# Pharmacies60+1
# Dentists60+4
TransportationDeSotoWilmer
Avg Commute Time31 min33 min
% Drive Alone74.3%93.1%
% Carpool8%3.4%
% Public Transit0.5%0%
% Work From Home15.6%2.4%
Walkability Score2011
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2629
Distance Downtown Dallas16.4 mi17 mi
Distance DFW Airport28.4 mi34.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min37 min
Distance Love Field21.8 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations142
EV Level2 Ports222
EV Dc Fast Ports174
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink NetworkHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max5437
Walk % Walkable30
Walk Score Points319
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDeSotoWilmer
Population56,2116,391
Population Density2,598522.3
Population Growth 5yr5.9%45.8%
Median Age41.927.8
% Under 1820.6%35.5%
% Age 18–248.4%8.9%
% Age 25–3411.8%21.3%
% Age 35–4413.3%12.5%
% Age 45–5415.8%6.6%
% Age 55–6414.2%6.7%
% Age 65+15.9%8.5%
Avg Household Size2.693.32
% Family Households69%78.9%
% Homeownership69.6%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher92.2%58.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30.1%15.8%
% Graduate Degree12.8%6%
% White13.5%30.3%
% Black67.6%32.5%
% Asian0.9%0%
% South Asian0.3%0%
% Hispanic Latino18.9%57.4%
% Native American0.2%0%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races13.2%21.4%
% Other Race4.6%15.9%
% Foreign Born7.8%17.6%
% Moved Last Year9.9%10.2%
% Renters30.4%41.5%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr90.1%89.8%
% From Out Of State0.9%0.6%
% From Different County2.4%1.6%
% From Abroad0%0%
% Families With Kids30.9%42.5%
% Married Couples41.8%50.5%
% Single Parent9%9.5%
% Living Alone28.3%20.6%
% Seniors Living Alone10.1%4.1%
% With Broadband93.7%86.9%
% With Computer97.5%100%
% Male46.8%50.4%
% Female53.2%49.6%
Total Households20,6931,815