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Lancaster vs Glenn Heights

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Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
66
B- · Above Average
Glenn Heights
Dallas Co. · $327K
71
B- · Above Average

Lancaster or Glenn Heights?

Lancaster scores 66 and Glenn Heights scores 71 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Lancaster comes out ahead on market and commute. Glenn Heights comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety and growth. The median home is $270K in Lancaster and $327K in Glenn Heights.

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Realust Score LancasterGlenn Heights
Prosperity 59 62
Schools 71 76
Safety 58 72
Lifestyle 76 76
Market 79 75
Affordability 80 80
Commute 61 56
Growth 66 85
What's comingLancasterGlenn Heights
Projects on the way74
Under construction42
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingLancasterGlenn Heights
Median Home Price$270,106$327,294
Price Per Sq Ft$163$159
Starter Home Price$207,500$360,000
Premium Home Price$549,000$589,000
Sale To List Ratio98.4%96.9%
% Single Family73.2%90.8%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,496$1,813
Median Rent (1BR)$1,565$1,216
Median Rent (2BR)$2,147$1,907
Median Rent (3BR)$2,850$3,387
Rent Yoy Change0.9%3%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score4.74.7
Avg Sq Ft1,850 sq ft2,694 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.8
Avg HOA Fee$30$40
% With HOA15.9%22.1%
% With Pool1.9%0.6%
Avg Lot Size117,777 sq ft83,571 sq ft
Avg Year Built19902026
Avg Baths2.32.8
Avg Baths Full22.6
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage66.2%89.6%
% New Construction10.2%63.8%
% Price Reduced17.8%17.2%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.1%11%
% Contingent4.5%6.1%
Avg Price Reduction$44,089$7,694
% Single Story55.4%39.3%
% With Fireplace47.1%29.4%
% With Central Air57.3%30.7%
% Waterfront0.6%0.6%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$81,179$118,726
Price Per Bathroom$122,825$165,451
Avg Home Age360
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days78 days
Realtor Median Price$285,000$325,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$163$159
Realtor Median Rent$1,831$2,200
Inventory Active96173
Inventory Total147246
Inventory Pending5173
% Under Contract34.7%29.7%
New Listings Monthly2848
Inventory Change (month)12.2%4%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-2.7%
Price 1yr Ago$276,124$336,284
Price Change (5 yr)13.3%12.7%
Price 5yr Ago$238,387$290,424
Monthly Sales Volume1818
Rent 1yr Ago$2,066$2,277
Rent 5yr Change29.6%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,608—
Momentum 20205655
Momentum 20216264
Momentum 20227073
Momentum 20237374
Momentum 20246774
Momentum 20256465
Momentum (1 yr)-3.4-7.8
Momentum (5 yr)17.136
EconomyLancasterGlenn Heights
Median Household Income$68,302$81,718
Avg Household Income$85,731$94,711
Per Capita Income$31,689$31,569
% Income Under $25K15.1%9%
% Income $25K–$50K16.7%24.5%
% Income $50K–$75K24.5%12.8%
% Income $75K–$100K12.1%14.4%
% Income $100K–$150K20.4%24.8%
% Income $150K Plus11.2%14.5%
Poverty Rate15%13%
Unemployment Rate7.2%5.3%
Job Growth 1yr-0.3%10.2%
Jobs Score4.75.3
SchoolsLancasterGlenn Heights
Primary School DistrictLancaster ISDRed Oak ISD
Overall District Rating2.44.5
State Ranking Percentile16.7542.98
# Elementary Schools65
# Middle Schools21
# High Schools11
Student Teacher Ratio14.7:116:1
Graduation Rate98.8%86.6%
Niche Schools Score4.74.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate83%—
SAT/ACT College Ready %3.5%—
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %8.9%—
Dropout Rate0.2%11.1%
Graduating Class Size565524
SafetyLancasterGlenn Heights
Overall Crime Rate24.3 per 1K11.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.4 per 1K2.5 per 1K
Assault Rate286.5 per 100K189.8 per 100K
Robbery Rate69.2 per 100K30 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20.9 per 1K8.5 per 1K
Burglary Rate871.9 per 100K144.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,721.6 per 100K579.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate533.5 per 100K119.9 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22.33
Murder Rate4.9 per 100K5.5 per 100K
Rape Rate39.5 per 100K15 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleLancasterGlenn Heights
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries42
# Museums10
Nightlife Score4.75.3
Family Friendly Score5.35.3
Health Fitness Score4.74.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSuburban Rural Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3140
# Gyms925
# Grocery Stores35
# Coffee Shops1926
# Hospitals1313
# Bars917
# Pharmacies1332
# Dentists1856
TransportationLancasterGlenn Heights
Avg Commute Time29 min33 min
% Drive Alone76.8%80.8%
% Carpool12.7%5.7%
% Public Transit0.3%0.7%
% Work From Home7.9%11.5%
Walkability Score1612
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3229
Distance Downtown Dallas16.6 mi18.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.2 mi34.1 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min34 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi23.9 mi
EV Stations84
EV Level2 Ports96
EV Dc Fast Ports1518
EV NetworkseVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV ConnectBlink Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla
Walk Score Max4627
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points1810
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsLancasterGlenn Heights
Population40,82018,096
Population Density1,234.52,488.5
Population Growth 5yr4.1%41.4%
Median Age35.733.8
% Under 1828.1%27.8%
% Age 18–248.2%11.8%
% Age 25–3413%13.4%
% Age 35–4412.5%12.9%
% Age 45–5412.4%12.3%
% Age 55–6413.7%14.5%
% Age 65+12.1%7.3%
Avg Household Size2.743.04
% Family Households67.6%76.7%
% Homeownership68.1%78.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.9%84.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.3%27.1%
% Graduate Degree9.8%11%
% White12.6%21.6%
% Black65.2%52.9%
% Asian1.2%1.3%
% South Asian0.3%0.7%
% Hispanic Latino24.4%30.1%
% Native American0.8%1.5%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races11.3%11.9%
% Other Race9%10.8%
% Foreign Born8.1%9.7%
% Moved Last Year11.9%10%
% Renters31.9%21.6%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr88.1%90%
% From Out Of State0.2%3.7%
% From Different County2.6%1.6%
% From Abroad0.1%0%
% Families With Kids40.9%40.1%
% Married Couples41.5%53.8%
% Single Parent14.2%9%
% Living Alone28.8%22.6%
% Seniors Living Alone9.1%6.4%
% With Broadband90.6%93.8%
% With Computer95.5%98.3%
% Male47.7%47.4%
% Female52.3%52.6%
Total Households14,7485,950