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University Park vs Carrollton

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University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional
Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
75
B · Good

University Park or Carrollton?

University Park scores 97 and Carrollton scores 75 on the Realust Score (out of 100). University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, commute and growth. Carrollton comes out ahead on market and affordability. The median home is $401K in Carrollton and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score University ParkCarrollton
Prosperity 100 73
Schools 82 79
Safety 77 72
Lifestyle 89 86
Market 72 79
Affordability 30 80
Commute 82 70
Growth 69 60
What's comingUniversity ParkCarrollton
Projects on the way16
Under construction13
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All University Park projects →All Carrollton projects →

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HousingUniversity ParkCarrollton
Median Home Price$2,472,652$400,642
Price Per Sq Ft$683$217
Starter Home Price$1,950,000$342,500
Premium Home Price$7,495,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio93.9%97.7%
% Single Family78%77.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$13,696$2,219
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$1,460
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,200
Median Rent (3BR)—$4,064
Rent Yoy Change—-2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft4,600 sq ft2,098 sq ft
Avg Beds4.53.4
Avg HOA Fee$372$207
% With HOA9.8%37.5%
% With Pool22%23.5%
Avg Lot Size10,764 sq ft32,107 sq ft
Avg Year Built19851988
Avg Baths5.32.6
Avg Baths Full4.32.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo9.8%8.5%
% With Garage80.5%83.5%
% New Construction19.5%7%
% Price Reduced4.9%16.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.5%4%
% Contingent7.3%7%
Avg Price Reduction$388,818$13,172
% Single Story7.3%50.5%
% With Fireplace90.2%79.5%
% With Central Air85.4%67%
% Waterfront2.4%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$638,983$125,037
Price Per Bathroom$543,750$161,767
Avg Home Age4138
Realtor Median Days on Market55 days64 days
Realtor Median Price$2,800,000$411,499
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$683$217
Realtor Median Rent$4,875$1,724
Inventory Active106231
Inventory Total129344
Inventory Pending23113
% Under Contract17.8%32.8%
New Listings Monthly2088
Inventory Change (month)2.8%-1.5%
Price Change (1 yr)8.6%-1.8%
Price 1yr Ago$2,276,187$408,140
Price Change (5 yr)59.2%16.3%
Price 5yr Ago$1,553,056$344,404
Monthly Sales Volume1273
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,660
Rent 5yr Change—24.1%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,300
Momentum 20206153
Momentum 20215858
Momentum 20226161
Momentum 20237564
Momentum 20247863
Momentum 20259361
Momentum (1 yr)15-2.1
Momentum (5 yr)46.415.3
EconomyUniversity ParkCarrollton
Median Household Income$250,001$101,396
Avg Household Income$407,253$130,360
Per Capita Income$113,291$51,524
% Income Under $25K5.4%7.8%
% Income $25K–$50K6.4%12.5%
% Income $50K–$75K4%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K4.3%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K11.2%22.2%
% Income $150K Plus68.8%28.7%
Poverty Rate4.7%7.1%
Unemployment Rate3.6%3.3%
Job Growth 1yr-0.2%0.4%
Jobs Score7.37.3
SchoolsUniversity ParkCarrollton
Primary School DistrictHighland Park ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating6.25.4
State Ranking Percentile67.2257.96
# Elementary Schools124
# Middle Schools16
# High Schools18
Student Teacher Ratio12.4:113.5:1
Graduation Rate99.1%93%
Niche Schools Score8.78
SAT/ACT Participation Rate92.4%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %80.1%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %91.6%24.9%
Dropout Rate0%4.8%
Graduating Class Size5511,677
SafetyUniversity ParkCarrollton
Overall Crime Rate15.3 per 1K11.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.4 per 1K1 per 1K
Assault Rate47.5 per 100K101.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate11.9 per 100K22.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K10.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate186.2 per 100K152.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,065.7 per 100K961.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate182.2 per 100K202.3 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C+
Safety Score32.33
Murder Rate0 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate4 per 100K12.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleUniversity ParkCarrollton
# Movie Theaters116
# Libraries3312
# Museums297
Nightlife Score8.78
Family Friendly Score8.78
Health Fitness Score8.77.3
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score86.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores5438
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+54
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationUniversity ParkCarrollton
Avg Commute Time17 min24 min
% Drive Alone66.5%69%
% Carpool1.6%8.3%
% Public Transit0.5%0.9%
% Work From Home21.4%19.4%
Transit Score3717
Walkability Score5736
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5938
Distance Downtown Dallas7.3 mi18.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi13.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min15 min
Distance Love Field4 mi15.1 mi
EV Stations14162
EV Level2 Ports352124
EV Dc Fast Ports6546
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max8266
Walk % Walkable6123
Walk Score Points1940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsUniversity ParkCarrollton
Population25,155133,740
Population Density6,818.73,652.8
Population Growth 5yr0.5%-1.5%
Median Age29.439.2
% Under 1828.9%19.6%
% Age 18–2419.6%8.3%
% Age 25–345.8%15.5%
% Age 35–449.7%15.9%
% Age 45–5415.8%14%
% Age 55–6411.6%13%
% Age 65+8.6%13.7%
Avg Household Size3.122.56
% Family Households85.6%67.4%
% Homeownership83.2%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99%88.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher90.8%45.2%
% Graduate Degree44%16%
% White82.8%46.6%
% Black1.2%9%
% Asian5.7%17.8%
% South Asian0.6%4.5%
% Hispanic Latino8.1%32.3%
% Native American0.3%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.3%
% Two Or More Races8.9%17.4%
% Other Race1%8.3%
% Foreign Born7.3%28%
% Moved Last Year14.2%10.8%
% Renters16.8%41.5%
Diversity Score4.78.7
% Same House 1yr85.8%89.2%
% From Out Of State2.9%1.5%
% From Different County2.7%4.1%
% From Abroad0.7%1.1%
% Families With Kids49.6%29.2%
% Married Couples75.4%52.3%
% Single Parent6.1%5%
% Living Alone10.1%26.2%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%7.3%
% With Broadband99.1%95.6%
% With Computer100%98.6%
% Male49.6%49.6%
% Female50.4%50.4%
Total Households6,96451,995