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Hutchins vs Balch Springs

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Hutchins
Dallas Co. · $247K
66
B- · Above Average
Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average

Hutchins or Balch Springs?

Hutchins scores 66 and Balch Springs scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Hutchins comes out ahead on safety, market, commute and growth. Balch Springs comes out ahead on prosperity, schools and affordability. The median home is $222K in Balch Springs and $247K in Hutchins.

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Realust Score HutchinsBalch Springs
Prosperity 55 59
Schools 76 77
Safety 53 49
Lifestyle 73 73
Market 94 80
Affordability 68 87
Commute 58 57
Growth 85 72
What's comingHutchinsBalch Springs
Projects on the way20
Under construction10
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
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HousingHutchinsBalch Springs
Median Home Price$246,707$222,235
Price Per Sq Ft$202$172
Starter Home Price$323,900$251,824
Premium Home Price$420,500$500,990
Sale To List Ratio100%98.1%
% Single Family91.7%93.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,367$1,231
Median Rent (1BR)—$1,097
Median Rent (2BR)—$1,699
Median Rent (3BR)—$2,093
Rental Vacancy Rate0.6%2.1%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft1,770 sq ft2,105 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.6
Avg HOA Fee$36$92
% With HOA62.5%22.4%
% With Pool0%1.8%
Avg Lot Size73,523 sq ft31,668 sq ft
Avg Year Built20201998
Avg Baths2.32.2
Avg Baths Full22.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage89.6%84.7%
% New Construction79.2%62.4%
% Price Reduced2.1%7.1%
% Foreclosure0%0.6%
% Pending18.8%19.4%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$10,000$8,707
% Single Story66.7%57.6%
% With Fireplace10.4%26.5%
% With Central Air64.6%36.5%
% Waterfront0%0.6%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$97,519$86,169
Price Per Bathroom$149,529$142,142
Avg Home Age628
Realtor Median Days on Market20 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$360,900$264,750
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$202$172
Realtor Median Rent$2,325$1,687
Inventory Active12137
Inventory Total18207
Inventory Pending670
% Under Contract33.3%33.8%
New Listings Monthly456
Inventory Change (month)—-5%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.6%-3.5%
Price 1yr Ago$255,919$230,379
Price Change (5 yr)14.7%8.3%
Price 5yr Ago$215,041$205,286
Monthly Sales Volume38
Momentum 20205051
Momentum 20215073
Momentum 20225058
Momentum 20235066
Momentum 20245071
Momentum 20255073
Momentum (1 yr)102.8
Momentum (5 yr)60.447.6
EconomyHutchinsBalch Springs
Median Household Income$47,829$66,942
Avg Household Income$59,348$82,611
Per Capita Income$16,935$25,186
% Income Under $25K28.3%10.2%
% Income $25K–$50K28.5%24.5%
% Income $50K–$75K10%19.9%
% Income $75K–$100K12.5%15.7%
% Income $100K–$150K14.5%18.3%
% Income $150K Plus6%11.3%
Poverty Rate18.9%7.1%
Unemployment Rate2.5%8.3%
Job Growth 1yr12.9%0.8%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsHutchinsBalch Springs
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%94.8%
Niche Schools Score4.75.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%10.8%
Dropout Rate11.8%3.6%
Graduating Class Size9,3092,941
SafetyHutchinsBalch Springs
Overall Crime Rate36.8 per 1K30.7 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.1 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate326 per 100K268.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate124.2 per 100K108.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.8 per 1K26.8 per 1K
Burglary Rate372.6 per 100K331.9 per 100K
Theft Rate2,033.9 per 100K1,830.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,071.3 per 100K652.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score2.331.66
Murder Rate13.3 per 100K18.4 per 100K
Rape Rate46.6 per 100K41 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleHutchinsBalch Springs
# Movie Theaters11
# Libraries57
# Museums11
Nightlife Score5.35.3
Family Friendly Score4.74.7
Health Fitness Score2.74
Outdoor Activities Score4.74
Commute Score44.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSuburban Rural MixSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks4960+
# Gyms648
# Grocery Stores218
# Coffee Shops1055
# Hospitals326
# Bars627
# Pharmacies236
# Dentists460+
TransportationHutchinsBalch Springs
Avg Commute Time32 min34 min
% Drive Alone79.9%72.8%
% Carpool17.1%17%
% Public Transit0.2%1.2%
% Work From Home2.8%8.5%
Walkability Score1619
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3844
Distance Downtown Dallas12.2 mi15.7 mi
Distance DFW Airport29.8 mi33.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport32 min37 min
Distance Love Field19 mi22.5 mi
EV Stations310
EV Level2 Ports218
EV Dc Fast Ports86
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, HYPERFUELChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max4432
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points1015
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsHutchinsBalch Springs
Population7,49627,255
Population Density823.13,002.1
Population Growth 5yr31.1%8.2%
Median Age33.232.2
% Under 1824.3%30.3%
% Age 18–249.5%12.2%
% Age 25–3419.2%11.3%
% Age 35–4418.1%13.2%
% Age 45–5412.2%12%
% Age 55–6410.6%12.3%
% Age 65+6.1%8.7%
Avg Household Size3.023.29
% Family Households61.1%76.8%
% Homeownership48.7%64.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher68.8%72.4%
% Bachelor's Or Higher6.8%9.1%
% Graduate Degree2.4%2.3%
% White21.1%23.3%
% Black38.1%33.2%
% Asian0%0%
% South Asian0%0%
% Hispanic Latino47.3%53.2%
% Native American1.4%2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.1%26.5%
% Other Race13.4%15%
% Foreign Born16.9%22.7%
% Moved Last Year18.8%8.1%
% Renters51.3%35.3%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr81.2%91.9%
% From Out Of State1.1%0.5%
% From Different County11.7%1%
% From Abroad0%0.1%
% Families With Kids40.9%45.3%
% Married Couples28.1%47.6%
% Single Parent20.9%9.8%
% Living Alone27.2%19.3%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%6.3%
% With Broadband89%88.9%
% With Computer98.4%97.8%
% Male61.1%50.3%
% Female38.9%49.7%
Total Households1,8538,247