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Wilmer vs Dallas

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Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average

Wilmer or Dallas?

Wilmer scores 66 and Dallas scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Wilmer comes out ahead on safety, market, affordability and growth. Dallas comes out ahead on prosperity, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $306K in Dallas.

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Realust Score WilmerDallas
Prosperity 55 66
Schools 76 76
Safety 53 49
Lifestyle 73 81
Market 75 71
Affordability 83 77
Commute 56 70
Growth 89 64
What's comingWilmerDallas
Projects on the way319
Under construction211
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year03
All Wilmer projects →All Dallas projects →

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HousingWilmerDallas
Median Home Price$222,403$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$160$245
Starter Home Price$224,874$285,000
Premium Home Price$279,769$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio100.5%96.9%
% Single Family82.5%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,232$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$1,722$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$1,968$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$2,152$5,921
Rent Yoy Change—0%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score64
Avg Sq Ft1,404 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds3.33.2
Avg HOA Fee$72$557
% With HOA45%32.7%
% With Pool0%23.1%
Avg Lot Size55,987 sq ft—
Avg Year Built20151983
Avg Baths1.92.9
Avg Baths Full1.92.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%22.9%
% With Garage70%68.9%
% New Construction72.5%15.5%
% Price Reduced15%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending35%9.1%
% Contingent2.5%4%
Avg Price Reduction$31,388$26,739
% Single Story87.5%48.2%
% With Fireplace0%53.5%
% With Central Air55%70.7%
% Waterfront0%1.4%
Avg Garage Size21.9
Price Per Bedroom$76,519$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$130,953$139,314
Avg Home Age1143
Realtor Median Days on Market80 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$189,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$160$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,887$1,737
Inventory Active143,853
Inventory Total194,876
Inventory Pending51,023
% Under Contract26.3%21%
New Listings Monthly01,052
Inventory Change (month)8.6%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$227,510$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)17.6%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$189,128$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume4583
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,576
Rent 5yr Change—22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,282
Momentum 20206256
Momentum 20215056
Momentum 20226759
Momentum 20235564
Momentum 20245961
Momentum 20257766
Momentum (1 yr)38.87.1
Momentum (5 yr)42.915.7
EconomyWilmerDallas
Median Household Income$59,626$70,518
Avg Household Income$80,192$110,876
Per Capita Income$23,339$45,811
% Income Under $25K8.3%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K20.7%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K34.1%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K19.1%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K11.8%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus6%19.8%
Poverty Rate32.7%16.7%
Unemployment Rate14.4%4.9%
Job Growth 1yr3.1%0%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsWilmerDallas
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%85.5%
Niche Schools Score4.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%18.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%11.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3099,309
SafetyWilmerDallas
Overall Crime Rate30 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate310.2 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate29.5 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.1 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate502.1 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,122.4 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate369.2 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleWilmerDallas
# Movie Theaters08
# Libraries432
# Museums141
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score4.76.7
Health Fitness Score3.36
Outdoor Activities Score5.36.7
Commute Score46.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks2460+
# Gyms360+
# Grocery Stores147
# Coffee Shops1060+
# Hospitals360+
# Bars560+
# Pharmacies160+
# Dentists460+
TransportationWilmerDallas
Avg Commute Time33 min26 min
% Drive Alone93.1%68.5%
% Carpool3.4%11.4%
% Public Transit0%2.3%
% Work From Home2.4%14%
Transit Score—36
Walkability Score1141
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2947
Distance Downtown Dallas17 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.5 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min20 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations2148
EV Level2 Ports2373
EV Dc Fast Ports445
EV NetworksHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint NetworkChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max3794
Walk % Walkable042
Walk Score Points940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsWilmerDallas
Population6,3911,307,930
Population Density522.33,850.9
Population Growth 5yr45.8%-1.7%
Median Age27.833.4
% Under 1835.5%23.9%
% Age 18–248.9%9.7%
% Age 25–3421.3%18.8%
% Age 35–4412.5%13.7%
% Age 45–546.6%11.5%
% Age 55–646.7%10.6%
% Age 65+8.5%11.8%
Avg Household Size3.322.42
% Family Households78.9%54.2%
% Homeownership58.5%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher58.1%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher15.8%38.2%
% Graduate Degree6%14.9%
% White30.3%35%
% Black32.5%23.2%
% Asian0%3.9%
% South Asian0%1%
% Hispanic Latino57.4%42.6%
% Native American0%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races21.4%21.8%
% Other Race15.9%15%
% Foreign Born17.6%23.4%
% Moved Last Year10.2%15.5%
% Renters41.5%57.6%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr89.8%84.5%
% From Out Of State0.6%2.3%
% From Different County1.6%3.1%
% From Abroad0%1.3%
% Families With Kids42.5%27.7%
% Married Couples50.5%34.6%
% Single Parent9.5%7.3%
% Living Alone20.6%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone4.1%8.7%
% With Broadband86.9%90.9%
% With Computer100%95.7%
% Male50.4%50%
% Female49.6%50%
Total Households1,815533,915