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Wilmer vs DeSoto

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Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
69
B- · Above Average

Wilmer or DeSoto?

Wilmer scores 66 and DeSoto scores 69 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Wilmer comes out ahead on schools, affordability and growth. DeSoto comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $320K in DeSoto.

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Realust Score WilmerDeSoto
Prosperity 55 66
Schools 76 71
Safety 53 64
Lifestyle 73 76
Market 75 78
Affordability 83 81
Commute 56 60
Growth 89 63
What's comingWilmerDeSoto
Projects on the way32
Under construction20
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Wilmer projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingWilmerDeSoto
Median Home Price$222,403$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$160$149
Starter Home Price$224,874$412,990
Premium Home Price$279,769$674,950
Sale To List Ratio100.5%—
% Single Family82.5%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,232$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$1,722$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$1,968$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$2,152$5,698
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score64
Avg Sq Ft1,404 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.34
Avg HOA Fee$72$36
% With HOA45%11%
% With Pool0%5.5%
Avg Lot Size55,987 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built20152002
Avg Baths1.93.2
Avg Baths Full1.92.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage70%96.5%
% New Construction72.5%69.5%
% Price Reduced15%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending35%1.5%
% Contingent2.5%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$31,388$14,517
% Single Story87.5%30%
% With Fireplace0%34.5%
% With Central Air55%20.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size22.2
Price Per Bedroom$76,519$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$130,953$159,420
Avg Home Age1124
Realtor Median Days on Market80 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$189,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$160$149
Realtor Median Rent$1,887$1,661
Inventory Active14153
Inventory Total19207
Inventory Pending554
% Under Contract26.3%26.1%
New Listings Monthly036
Inventory Change (month)8.6%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$227,510$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)17.6%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$189,128$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume426
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,899
Rent 5yr Change—30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,425
Momentum 20206250
Momentum 20215050
Momentum 20226760
Momentum 20235560
Momentum 20245960
Momentum 20257760
Momentum (1 yr)38.8—
Momentum (5 yr)42.9—
EconomyWilmerDeSoto
Median Household Income$59,626$82,782
Avg Household Income$80,192$102,608
Per Capita Income$23,339$39,003
% Income Under $25K8.3%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K20.7%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K34.1%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K19.1%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K11.8%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus6%19.9%
Poverty Rate32.7%7.6%
Unemployment Rate14.4%8.9%
Job Growth 1yr3.1%1.8%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsWilmerDeSoto
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
SafetyWilmerDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate30 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate310.2 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate29.5 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.1 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate502.1 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,122.4 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate369.2 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate0 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleWilmerDeSoto
# Movie Theaters02
# Libraries41
# Museums10
Nightlife Score5.34.7
Family Friendly Score4.75.3
Health Fitness Score3.36
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score44.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks2460+
# Gyms341
# Grocery Stores115
# Coffee Shops1047
# Hospitals338
# Bars536
# Pharmacies160+
# Dentists460+
TransportationWilmerDeSoto
Avg Commute Time33 min31 min
% Drive Alone93.1%74.3%
% Carpool3.4%8%
% Public Transit0%0.5%
% Work From Home2.4%15.6%
Walkability Score1120
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2926
Distance Downtown Dallas17 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.5 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min33 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations214
EV Level2 Ports222
EV Dc Fast Ports417
EV NetworksHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint NetworkChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
Walk Score Max3754
Walk % Walkable03
Walk Score Points931
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsWilmerDeSoto
Population6,39156,211
Population Density522.32,598
Population Growth 5yr45.8%5.9%
Median Age27.841.9
% Under 1835.5%20.6%
% Age 18–248.9%8.4%
% Age 25–3421.3%11.8%
% Age 35–4412.5%13.3%
% Age 45–546.6%15.8%
% Age 55–646.7%14.2%
% Age 65+8.5%15.9%
Avg Household Size3.322.69
% Family Households78.9%69%
% Homeownership58.5%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher58.1%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher15.8%30.1%
% Graduate Degree6%12.8%
% White30.3%13.5%
% Black32.5%67.6%
% Asian0%0.9%
% South Asian0%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino57.4%18.9%
% Native American0%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races21.4%13.2%
% Other Race15.9%4.6%
% Foreign Born17.6%7.8%
% Moved Last Year10.2%9.9%
% Renters41.5%30.4%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr89.8%90.1%
% From Out Of State0.6%0.9%
% From Different County1.6%2.4%
% From Abroad0%0%
% Families With Kids42.5%30.9%
% Married Couples50.5%41.8%
% Single Parent9.5%9%
% Living Alone20.6%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone4.1%10.1%
% With Broadband86.9%93.7%
% With Computer100%97.5%
% Male50.4%46.8%
% Female49.6%53.2%
Total Households1,81520,693