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University Park vs Dallas

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University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

University Park or Dallas?

University Park scores 97 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market, commute and growth. Dallas comes out ahead on affordability. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score University ParkDallas
Prosperity 100 66
Schools 82 76
Safety 77 49
Lifestyle 89 81
Market 72 71
Affordability 30 77
Commute 82 70
Growth 69 64
What's comingUniversity ParkDallas
Projects on the way119
Under construction111
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year03
All University Park projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingUniversity ParkDallas
Median Home Price$2,472,652$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$683$245
Starter Home Price$1,950,000$285,000
Premium Home Price$7,495,000$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio93.9%96.9%
% Single Family78%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$13,696$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)—$5,921
Rent Yoy Change—0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft4,600 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds4.53.2
Avg HOA Fee$372$557
% With HOA9.8%32.7%
% With Pool22%23.1%
Avg Lot Size10,764 sq ft—
Avg Year Built19851983
Avg Baths5.32.9
Avg Baths Full4.32.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo9.8%22.9%
% With Garage80.5%68.9%
% New Construction19.5%15.5%
% Price Reduced4.9%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending19.5%9.1%
% Contingent7.3%4%
Avg Price Reduction$388,818$26,739
% Single Story7.3%48.2%
% With Fireplace90.2%53.5%
% With Central Air85.4%70.7%
% Waterfront2.4%1.4%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$638,983$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$543,750$139,314
Avg Home Age4143
Realtor Median Days on Market55 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$2,800,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$683$245
Realtor Median Rent$4,875$1,737
Inventory Active1063,853
Inventory Total1294,876
Inventory Pending231,023
% Under Contract17.8%21%
New Listings Monthly201,052
Inventory Change (month)2.8%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)8.6%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$2,276,187$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)59.2%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$1,553,056$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume12583
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,576
Rent 5yr Change—22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,282
Momentum 20206156
Momentum 20215856
Momentum 20226159
Momentum 20237564
Momentum 20247861
Momentum 20259366
Momentum (1 yr)157.1
Momentum (5 yr)46.415.7
EconomyUniversity ParkDallas
Median Household Income$250,001$70,518
Avg Household Income$407,253$110,876
Per Capita Income$113,291$45,811
% Income Under $25K5.4%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K6.4%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K4%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K4.3%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K11.2%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus68.8%19.8%
Poverty Rate4.7%16.7%
Unemployment Rate3.6%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr-0.2%0%
Jobs Score7.36
SchoolsUniversity ParkDallas
Primary School DistrictHighland Park ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating6.24.8
State Ranking Percentile67.2248.7
# Elementary Schools1152
# Middle Schools142
# High Schools139
Student Teacher Ratio12.4:114.9:1
Graduation Rate99.1%85.5%
Niche Schools Score8.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate92.4%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %80.1%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %91.6%18.9%
Dropout Rate0%11.8%
Graduating Class Size5519,309
SafetyUniversity ParkDallas
Overall Crime Rate15.3 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.4 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate47.5 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate11.9 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate186.2 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,065.7 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate182.2 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C
Safety Score31.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate4 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleUniversity ParkDallas
# Movie Theaters118
# Libraries3332
# Museums2941
Nightlife Score8.78
Family Friendly Score8.76.7
Health Fitness Score8.76
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score86.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores5447
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+60+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationUniversity ParkDallas
Avg Commute Time17 min26 min
% Drive Alone66.5%68.5%
% Carpool1.6%11.4%
% Public Transit0.5%2.3%
% Work From Home21.4%14%
Transit Score3736
Walkability Score5741
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5947
Distance Downtown Dallas7.3 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min20 min
Distance Love Field4 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations141148
EV Level2 Ports352373
EV Dc Fast Ports6545
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max8294
Walk % Walkable6142
Walk Score Points1940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsUniversity ParkDallas
Population25,1551,307,930
Population Density6,818.73,850.9
Population Growth 5yr0.5%-1.7%
Median Age29.433.4
% Under 1828.9%23.9%
% Age 18–2419.6%9.7%
% Age 25–345.8%18.8%
% Age 35–449.7%13.7%
% Age 45–5415.8%11.5%
% Age 55–6411.6%10.6%
% Age 65+8.6%11.8%
Avg Household Size3.122.42
% Family Households85.6%54.2%
% Homeownership83.2%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher90.8%38.2%
% Graduate Degree44%14.9%
% White82.8%35%
% Black1.2%23.2%
% Asian5.7%3.9%
% South Asian0.6%1%
% Hispanic Latino8.1%42.6%
% Native American0.3%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races8.9%21.8%
% Other Race1%15%
% Foreign Born7.3%23.4%
% Moved Last Year14.2%15.5%
% Renters16.8%57.6%
Diversity Score4.78.7
% Same House 1yr85.8%84.5%
% From Out Of State2.9%2.3%
% From Different County2.7%3.1%
% From Abroad0.7%1.3%
% Families With Kids49.6%27.7%
% Married Couples75.4%34.6%
% Single Parent6.1%7.3%
% Living Alone10.1%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%8.7%
% With Broadband99.1%90.9%
% With Computer100%95.7%
% Male49.6%50%
% Female50.4%50%
Total Households6,964533,915