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Hutchins vs DeSoto

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Hutchins
Dallas Co. · $247K
66
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
69
B- · Above Average

Hutchins or DeSoto?

Hutchins scores 66 and DeSoto scores 69 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Hutchins comes out ahead on schools, market and growth. DeSoto comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, lifestyle, affordability and commute. The median home is $247K in Hutchins and $320K in DeSoto.

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Realust Score HutchinsDeSoto
Prosperity 55 66
Schools 76 71
Safety 53 64
Lifestyle 73 76
Market 94 78
Affordability 68 81
Commute 58 60
Growth 85 63
What's comingHutchinsDeSoto
Projects on the way22
Under construction10
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Hutchins projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingHutchinsDeSoto
Median Home Price$246,707$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$202$149
Starter Home Price$323,900$412,990
Premium Home Price$420,500$674,950
Sale To List Ratio100%—
% Single Family91.7%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,367$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)—$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)—$5,698
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.6%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score4.74
Avg Sq Ft1,770 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.64
Avg HOA Fee$36$36
% With HOA62.5%11%
% With Pool0%5.5%
Avg Lot Size73,523 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built20202002
Avg Baths2.33.2
Avg Baths Full22.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage89.6%96.5%
% New Construction79.2%69.5%
% Price Reduced2.1%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending18.8%1.5%
% Contingent0%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$10,000$14,517
% Single Story66.7%30%
% With Fireplace10.4%34.5%
% With Central Air64.6%20.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size22.2
Price Per Bedroom$97,519$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$149,529$159,420
Avg Home Age624
Realtor Median Days on Market20 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$360,900$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$202$149
Realtor Median Rent$2,325$1,661
Inventory Active12153
Inventory Total18207
Inventory Pending654
% Under Contract33.3%26.1%
New Listings Monthly436
Inventory Change (month)—-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.6%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$255,919$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)14.7%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$215,041$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume326
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,899
Rent 5yr Change—30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,425
Momentum 20205050
Momentum 20215050
Momentum 20225060
Momentum 20235060
Momentum 20245060
Momentum 20255060
Momentum (1 yr)10—
Momentum (5 yr)60.4—
EconomyHutchinsDeSoto
Median Household Income$47,829$82,782
Avg Household Income$59,348$102,608
Per Capita Income$16,935$39,003
% Income Under $25K28.3%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K28.5%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K10%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K12.5%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K14.5%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus6%19.9%
Poverty Rate18.9%7.6%
Unemployment Rate2.5%8.9%
Job Growth 1yr12.9%1.8%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsHutchinsDeSoto
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating4.83
State Ranking Percentile48.723.2
# Elementary Schools1526
# Middle Schools422
# High Schools392
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:118.3:1
Graduation Rate85.5%86.6%
Niche Schools Score4.74
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%8.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%11.1%
Graduating Class Size9,309524
SafetyHutchinsDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate36.8 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.1 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate326 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate124.2 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.8 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate372.6 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate2,033.9 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,071.3 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score2.332
Murder Rate13.3 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate46.6 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleHutchinsDeSoto
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries51
# Museums10
Nightlife Score5.34.7
Family Friendly Score4.75.3
Health Fitness Score2.76
Outdoor Activities Score4.75.3
Commute Score44.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSuburban Rural MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks4960+
# Gyms641
# Grocery Stores215
# Coffee Shops1047
# Hospitals338
# Bars636
# Pharmacies260+
# Dentists460+
TransportationHutchinsDeSoto
Avg Commute Time32 min31 min
% Drive Alone79.9%74.3%
% Carpool17.1%8%
% Public Transit0.2%0.5%
% Work From Home2.8%15.6%
Walkability Score1620
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3826
Distance Downtown Dallas12.2 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport29.8 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport32 min33 min
Distance Love Field19 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations314
EV Level2 Ports222
EV Dc Fast Ports817
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, HYPERFUELChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
Walk Score Max4454
Walk % Walkable03
Walk Score Points1031
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsHutchinsDeSoto
Population7,49656,211
Population Density823.12,598
Population Growth 5yr31.1%5.9%
Median Age33.241.9
% Under 1824.3%20.6%
% Age 18–249.5%8.4%
% Age 25–3419.2%11.8%
% Age 35–4418.1%13.3%
% Age 45–5412.2%15.8%
% Age 55–6410.6%14.2%
% Age 65+6.1%15.9%
Avg Household Size3.022.69
% Family Households61.1%69%
% Homeownership48.7%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher68.8%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher6.8%30.1%
% Graduate Degree2.4%12.8%
% White21.1%13.5%
% Black38.1%67.6%
% Asian0%0.9%
% South Asian0%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino47.3%18.9%
% Native American1.4%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.1%13.2%
% Other Race13.4%4.6%
% Foreign Born16.9%7.8%
% Moved Last Year18.8%9.9%
% Renters51.3%30.4%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr81.2%90.1%
% From Out Of State1.1%0.9%
% From Different County11.7%2.4%
% From Abroad0%0%
% Families With Kids40.9%30.9%
% Married Couples28.1%41.8%
% Single Parent20.9%9%
% Living Alone27.2%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%10.1%
% With Broadband89%93.7%
% With Computer98.4%97.5%
% Male61.1%46.8%
% Female38.9%53.2%
Total Households1,85320,693