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Wilmer vs Lancaster

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Wilmer
Dallas Co. · $222K
66
B- · Above Average
Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
66
B- · Above Average

Wilmer or Lancaster?

Wilmer scores 66 and Lancaster scores 66 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Wilmer comes out ahead on schools, affordability and growth. Lancaster comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. The median home is $222K in Wilmer and $270K in Lancaster.

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Realust Score WilmerLancaster
Prosperity 55 59
Schools 76 71
Safety 53 58
Lifestyle 73 76
Market 75 79
Affordability 83 80
Commute 56 61
Growth 89 66
What's comingWilmerLancaster
Projects on the way37
Under construction24
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingWilmerLancaster
Median Home Price$222,403$270,106
Price Per Sq Ft$160$163
Starter Home Price$224,874$207,500
Premium Home Price$279,769$549,000
Sale To List Ratio100.5%98.4%
% Single Family82.5%73.2%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,232$1,496
Median Rent (1BR)$1,722$1,565
Median Rent (2BR)$1,968$2,147
Median Rent (3BR)$2,152$2,850
Rent Yoy Change—0.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0%
Housing Affordability Score64.7
Avg Sq Ft1,404 sq ft1,850 sq ft
Avg Beds3.33.4
Avg HOA Fee$72$30
% With HOA45%15.9%
% With Pool0%1.9%
Avg Lot Size55,987 sq ft117,777 sq ft
Avg Year Built20151990
Avg Baths1.92.3
Avg Baths Full1.92
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage70%66.2%
% New Construction72.5%10.2%
% Price Reduced15%17.8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending35%19.1%
% Contingent2.5%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$31,388$44,089
% Single Story87.5%55.4%
% With Fireplace0%47.1%
% With Central Air55%57.3%
% Waterfront0%0.6%
Avg Garage Size21.9
Price Per Bedroom$76,519$81,179
Price Per Bathroom$130,953$122,825
Avg Home Age1136
Realtor Median Days on Market80 days62 days
Realtor Median Price$189,000$285,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$160$163
Realtor Median Rent$1,887$1,831
Inventory Active1496
Inventory Total19147
Inventory Pending551
% Under Contract26.3%34.7%
New Listings Monthly028
Inventory Change (month)8.6%12.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.2%-2.2%
Price 1yr Ago$227,510$276,124
Price Change (5 yr)17.6%13.3%
Price 5yr Ago$189,128$238,387
Monthly Sales Volume418
Rent 1yr Ago—$2,066
Rent 5yr Change—29.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,608
Momentum 20206256
Momentum 20215062
Momentum 20226770
Momentum 20235573
Momentum 20245967
Momentum 20257764
Momentum (1 yr)38.8-3.4
Momentum (5 yr)42.917.1
EconomyWilmerLancaster
Median Household Income$59,626$68,302
Avg Household Income$80,192$85,731
Per Capita Income$23,339$31,689
% Income Under $25K8.3%15.1%
% Income $25K–$50K20.7%16.7%
% Income $50K–$75K34.1%24.5%
% Income $75K–$100K19.1%12.1%
% Income $100K–$150K11.8%20.4%
% Income $150K Plus6%11.2%
Poverty Rate32.7%15%
Unemployment Rate14.4%7.2%
Job Growth 1yr3.1%-0.3%
Jobs Score5.34.7
SchoolsWilmerLancaster
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDLancaster ISD
Overall District Rating4.82.4
State Ranking Percentile48.716.75
# Elementary Schools1526
# Middle Schools422
# High Schools391
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:114.7:1
Graduation Rate85.5%98.8%
Niche Schools Score4.74.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%83%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%3.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%8.9%
Dropout Rate11.8%0.2%
Graduating Class Size9,309565
SafetyWilmerLancaster
Overall Crime Rate30 per 1K24.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K3.4 per 1K
Assault Rate310.2 per 100K286.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate29.5 per 100K69.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.1 per 1K20.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate502.1 per 100K871.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,122.4 per 100K1,721.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate369.2 per 100K533.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate0 per 100K4.9 per 100K
Rape Rate0 per 100K39.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleWilmerLancaster
# Movie Theaters01
# Libraries44
# Museums11
Nightlife Score5.34.7
Family Friendly Score4.75.3
Health Fitness Score3.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score45.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks2431
# Gyms39
# Grocery Stores13
# Coffee Shops1019
# Hospitals313
# Bars59
# Pharmacies113
# Dentists418
TransportationWilmerLancaster
Avg Commute Time33 min29 min
% Drive Alone93.1%76.8%
% Carpool3.4%12.7%
% Public Transit0%0.3%
% Work From Home2.4%7.9%
Walkability Score1116
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2932
Distance Downtown Dallas17 mi16.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport34.5 mi33.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min37 min
Distance Love Field23.8 mi23.8 mi
EV Stations28
EV Level2 Ports29
EV Dc Fast Ports415
EV NetworksHYPERFUEL, ChargePoint NetworkeVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV Connect
Walk Score Max3746
Walk % Walkable00
Walk Score Points918
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsWilmerLancaster
Population6,39140,820
Population Density522.31,234.5
Population Growth 5yr45.8%4.1%
Median Age27.835.7
% Under 1835.5%28.1%
% Age 18–248.9%8.2%
% Age 25–3421.3%13%
% Age 35–4412.5%12.5%
% Age 45–546.6%12.4%
% Age 55–646.7%13.7%
% Age 65+8.5%12.1%
Avg Household Size3.322.74
% Family Households78.9%67.6%
% Homeownership58.5%68.1%
% HS Graduate Or Higher58.1%85.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher15.8%25.3%
% Graduate Degree6%9.8%
% White30.3%12.6%
% Black32.5%65.2%
% Asian0%1.2%
% South Asian0%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino57.4%24.4%
% Native American0%0.8%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races21.4%11.3%
% Other Race15.9%9%
% Foreign Born17.6%8.1%
% Moved Last Year10.2%11.9%
% Renters41.5%31.9%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr89.8%88.1%
% From Out Of State0.6%0.2%
% From Different County1.6%2.6%
% From Abroad0%0.1%
% Families With Kids42.5%40.9%
% Married Couples50.5%41.5%
% Single Parent9.5%14.2%
% Living Alone20.6%28.8%
% Seniors Living Alone4.1%9.1%
% With Broadband86.9%90.6%
% With Computer100%95.5%
% Male50.4%47.7%
% Female49.6%52.3%
Total Households1,81514,748