# Realust

> Realust (realust.com) scores and compares 84 cities in North Texas (Collin, Dallas, Denton and Rockwall counties) on one 0-100 Realust Score, built the same way for every city from the same public and market sources. Free to read. Data as of October 2026.

- Coverage: 84 cities and towns in and around Dallas, about 288 data points per city.
- Realust Score: a weighted average of eight category scores (Prosperity 26%, Schools 18%, Safety 18%, Lifestyle 12%, Market 8%, Affordability 6%, Commute 6%, Growth 6%), plus a fixed price-tier bonus for cities with median home prices above $450K (+2 at $450K up to +15 at $2M), capped at 98. Each category is 0-100. Category definitions: Prosperity = share of households earning $150K+; Schools = district rating + graduation rate; Safety = crime rate + safety grade; Lifestyle = dining, outdoors, shopping, family scores; Market = days on market + share under contract; Affordability = home price vs. income; Commute = average commute + walkability; Growth = population growth + median age.
- Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey), Zillow, Redfin, realtor.com, SchoolDigger, Walk Score, crime and safety data providers, Google Routes (rush-hour commute times).
- How to cite: "Realust, October 2026", linking to the city page used (for example https://realust.com/city/frisco/).
- Realust describes places, not the people who live in them, and does not rank cities by who lives there.

## Data
- [Open data and method](https://realust.com/data/): what each score measures, update schedule, citation and API notes.
- [All cities, JSON](https://realust.com/wp-json/realust/v1/cities): score, grade, eight category scores, median home price, county and URL for every city. No key needed.
- [One city, JSON](https://realust.com/wp-json/realust/v1/cities/frisco): full detail for one city (replace "frisco" with any city slug below).
- [All cities, CSV](https://realust.com/data/realust-cities.csv): the same list as a spreadsheet.
- [Full city facts, plain text](https://realust.com/llms-full.txt): summary, scores, key stats and pros/cons for every city in one file.
- Markdown copies: every city page and guide has a clean Markdown version. Add .md to the page path, for example https://realust.com/city/frisco.md or https://realust.com/frisco-vs-plano.md.

## Tools
- [DFW Twin Finder](https://realust.com/twin/): Type the US city you are leaving and see the North Texas suburbs most like it, matched on 8 Census traits.
- [Live Near Work](https://realust.com/commute/): Rush-hour drive times from 84 North Texas cities to 36 major employers, with couples mode and toll-free routes.
- [Compare North Texas cities](https://realust.com/compare/): Put up to three North Texas cities side by side on every Realust category and data point.
- [Which North Texas city should you live in? (quiz)](https://realust.com/find-your-city/): A short quiz that ranks all 84 North Texas cities against your priorities.
- [North Texas true cost calculator](https://realust.com/true-cost-calculator/): Monthly cost of a home in any North Texas city: mortgage, property tax by city and school district, insurance and HOA.
- [What is being built in North Texas](https://realust.com/whats-coming-north-texas/): new roads, schools, parks and developments near each city.
- [All cities ranked](https://realust.com/cities/): the full list with a map.

## Cities (by Realust Score)
- [University Park, TX](https://realust.com/city/university-park/): Score 97 (A+), #1 of 84, median home $2.47M, Dallas County
- [Bartonville, TX](https://realust.com/city/bartonville/): Score 95 (A+), tied for #2 of 84, median home $1.42M, Denton County
- [Lucas, TX](https://realust.com/city/lucas/): Score 95 (A+), tied for #2 of 84, median home $1.06M, Collin County
- [Heath, TX](https://realust.com/city/heath/): Score 94 (A+), tied for #4 of 84, median home $707K, Rockwall County
- [Parker, TX](https://realust.com/city/parker/): Score 94 (A+), tied for #4 of 84, median home $1.08M, Collin County
- [Double Oak, TX](https://realust.com/city/double-oak/): Score 93 (A+), tied for #6 of 84, median home $859K, Denton County
- [Highland Park, TX](https://realust.com/city/highland-park/): Score 93 (A+), tied for #6 of 84, median home $3.04M, Dallas County
- [Prosper, TX](https://realust.com/city/prosper/): Score 93 (A+), tied for #6 of 84, median home $758K, Collin County
- [Trophy Club, TX](https://realust.com/city/trophy-club/): Score 92 (A), #9 of 84, median home $693K, Denton County
- [Argyle, TX](https://realust.com/city/argyle/): Score 91 (A), tied for #10 of 84, median home $596K, Denton County
- [Copper Canyon, TX](https://realust.com/city/copper-canyon/): Score 91 (A), tied for #10 of 84, median home $1.02M, Denton County
- [Frisco, TX](https://realust.com/city/frisco/): Score 90 (A), tied for #12 of 84, median home $639K, Collin County
- [Sunnyvale, TX](https://realust.com/city/sunnyvale/): Score 90 (A), tied for #12 of 84, median home $632K, Dallas County
- [Coppell, TX](https://realust.com/city/coppell/): Score 89 (A), tied for #14 of 84, median home $612K, Dallas County
- [McLendon-Chisholm, TX](https://realust.com/city/mclendon-chisholm/): Score 89 (A), tied for #14 of 84, median home $569K, Rockwall County
- [Celina, TX](https://realust.com/city/celina/): Score 88 (A), tied for #16 of 84, median home $512K, Collin County
- [Flower Mound, TX](https://realust.com/city/flower-mound/): Score 88 (A), tied for #16 of 84, median home $605K, Denton County
- [Lantana, TX](https://realust.com/city/lantana/): Score 88 (A), tied for #16 of 84, median home $599K, Denton County
- [Allen, TX](https://realust.com/city/allen/): Score 86 (A-), tied for #19 of 84, median home $485K, Collin County
- [Shady Shores, TX](https://realust.com/city/shady-shores/): Score 86 (A-), tied for #19 of 84, median home $575K, Denton County
- [St. Paul, TX](https://realust.com/city/st-paul/): Score 86 (A-), tied for #19 of 84, median home $585K, Collin County
- [Fairview, TX](https://realust.com/city/fairview/): Score 85 (A-), tied for #22 of 84, median home $655K, Collin County
- [Melissa, TX](https://realust.com/city/melissa/): Score 85 (A-), tied for #22 of 84, median home $422K, Collin County
- [Fate, TX](https://realust.com/city/fate/): Score 84 (A-), tied for #24 of 84, median home $355K, Rockwall County
- [McKinney, TX](https://realust.com/city/mckinney/): Score 84 (A-), tied for #24 of 84, median home $472K, Collin County
- [Haslet, TX](https://realust.com/city/haslet/): Score 83 (A-), tied for #26 of 84, median home $385K, Denton County
- [Rockwall, TX](https://realust.com/city/rockwall/): Score 83 (A-), tied for #26 of 84, median home $475K, Rockwall County
- [Wylie, TX](https://realust.com/city/wylie/): Score 83 (A-), tied for #26 of 84, median home $413K, Collin County
- [Plano, TX](https://realust.com/city/plano/): Score 82 (B+), tied for #29 of 84, median home $493K, Collin County
- [Sachse, TX](https://realust.com/city/sachse/): Score 82 (B+), tied for #29 of 84, median home $428K, Dallas County
- [Highland Village, TX](https://realust.com/city/highland-village/): Score 81 (B+), tied for #31 of 84, median home $586K, Denton County
- [Northlake, TX](https://realust.com/city/northlake/): Score 81 (B+), tied for #31 of 84, median home $487K, Denton County
- [Ovilla, TX](https://realust.com/city/ovilla/): Score 81 (B+), tied for #31 of 84, median home $499K, Dallas County
- [Corinth, TX](https://realust.com/city/corinth/): Score 80 (B+), tied for #34 of 84, median home $408K, Denton County
- [Justin, TX](https://realust.com/city/justin/): Score 80 (B+), tied for #34 of 84, median home $365K, Denton County
- [Krum, TX](https://realust.com/city/krum/): Score 80 (B+), tied for #34 of 84, median home $331K, Denton County
- [Roanoke, TX](https://realust.com/city/roanoke/): Score 80 (B+), tied for #34 of 84, median home $425K, Denton County
- [Little Elm, TX](https://realust.com/city/little-elm/): Score 79 (B+), tied for #38 of 84, median home $394K, Denton County
- [Lowry Crossing, TX](https://realust.com/city/lowry-crossing/): Score 79 (B+), tied for #38 of 84, median home $377K, Collin County
- [Ponder, TX](https://realust.com/city/ponder/): Score 79 (B+), tied for #38 of 84, median home $310K, Denton County
- [Providence Village, TX](https://realust.com/city/providence-village/): Score 79 (B+), tied for #38 of 84, median home $339K, Denton County
- [The Colony, TX](https://realust.com/city/the-colony/): Score 79 (B+), tied for #38 of 84, median home $399K, Collin County
- [Lavon, TX](https://realust.com/city/lavon/): Score 78 (B+), tied for #43 of 84, median home $341K, Collin County
- [Nevada, TX](https://realust.com/city/nevada/): Score 78 (B+), tied for #43 of 84, median home $401K, Collin County
- [Anna, TX](https://realust.com/city/anna/): Score 77 (B), tied for #45 of 84, median home $338K, Collin County
- [Princeton, TX](https://realust.com/city/princeton/): Score 77 (B), tied for #45 of 84, median home $283K, Collin County
- [Richardson, TX](https://realust.com/city/richardson/): Score 77 (B), tied for #45 of 84, median home $439K, Collin County
- [Rowlett, TX](https://realust.com/city/rowlett/): Score 77 (B), tied for #45 of 84, median home $364K, Dallas County
- [Carrollton, TX](https://realust.com/city/carrollton/): Score 76 (B), tied for #49 of 84, median home $401K, Dallas County
- [Royse City, TX](https://realust.com/city/royse-city/): Score 76 (B), tied for #49 of 84, median home $309K, Rockwall County
- [Van Alstyne, TX](https://realust.com/city/van-alstyne/): Score 76 (B), tied for #49 of 84, median home $424K, Collin County
- [Lewisville, TX](https://realust.com/city/lewisville/): Score 75 (B), tied for #52 of 84, median home $387K, Denton County
- [Pilot Point, TX](https://realust.com/city/pilot-point/): Score 75 (B), tied for #52 of 84, median home $321K, Denton County
- [Sanger, TX](https://realust.com/city/sanger/): Score 75 (B), tied for #52 of 84, median home $354K, Denton County
- [Grapevine, TX](https://realust.com/city/grapevine/): Score 74 (B), tied for #55 of 84, median home $553K, Denton County
- [Lake Dallas, TX](https://realust.com/city/lake-dallas/): Score 74 (B), tied for #55 of 84, median home $342K, Denton County
- [Mobile City, TX](https://realust.com/city/mobile-city/): Score 74 (B), tied for #55 of 84, median home $697K, Rockwall County
- [Oak Point, TX](https://realust.com/city/oak-point/): Score 74 (B), tied for #55 of 84, median home $512K, Denton County
- [Aubrey, TX](https://realust.com/city/aubrey/): Score 73 (B), tied for #59 of 84, median home $341K, Denton County
- [Blue Ridge, TX](https://realust.com/city/blue-ridge/): Score 73 (B), tied for #59 of 84, median home $435K, Collin County
- [Farmers Branch, TX](https://realust.com/city/farmers-branch/): Score 73 (B), tied for #59 of 84, median home $377K, Dallas County
- [Grand Prairie, TX](https://realust.com/city/grand-prairie/): Score 73 (B), tied for #59 of 84, median home $314K, Dallas County
- [New Hope, TX](https://realust.com/city/new-hope/): Score 73 (B), tied for #59 of 84, median home $441K, Collin County
- [Cedar Hill, TX](https://realust.com/city/cedar-hill/): Score 72 (B), tied for #64 of 84, median home $313K, Dallas County
- [Denton, TX](https://realust.com/city/denton/): Score 72 (B), tied for #64 of 84, median home $347K, Denton County
- [Westminster, TX](https://realust.com/city/westminster/): Score 72 (B), tied for #64 of 84, median home $480K, Collin County
- [Cross Roads, TX](https://realust.com/city/cross-roads/): Score 71 (B-), tied for #67 of 84, median home $328K, Denton County
- [Farmersville, TX](https://realust.com/city/farmersville/): Score 71 (B-), tied for #67 of 84, median home $328K, Collin County
- [Garland, TX](https://realust.com/city/garland/): Score 71 (B-), tied for #67 of 84, median home $283K, Dallas County
- [Glenn Heights, TX](https://realust.com/city/glenn-heights/): Score 71 (B-), tied for #67 of 84, median home $327K, Dallas County
- [Irving, TX](https://realust.com/city/irving/): Score 71 (B-), tied for #67 of 84, median home $339K, Dallas County
- [Cockrell Hill, TX](https://realust.com/city/cockrell-hill/): Score 70 (B-), tied for #72 of 84, median home $217K, Dallas County
- [DeSoto, TX](https://realust.com/city/desoto/): Score 70 (B-), tied for #72 of 84, median home $320K, Dallas County
- [Dallas, TX](https://realust.com/city/dallas/): Score 69 (B-), tied for #74 of 84, median home $306K, Dallas County
- [Seagoville, TX](https://realust.com/city/seagoville/): Score 69 (B-), tied for #74 of 84, median home $269K, Dallas County
- [Addison, TX](https://realust.com/city/addison/): Score 68 (B-), tied for #76 of 84, median home $499K, Dallas County
- [Duncanville, TX](https://realust.com/city/duncanville/): Score 68 (B-), tied for #76 of 84, median home $276K, Dallas County
- [Mesquite, TX](https://realust.com/city/mesquite/): Score 68 (B-), tied for #76 of 84, median home $259K, Dallas County
- [Balch Springs, TX](https://realust.com/city/balch-springs/): Score 67 (B-), tied for #79 of 84, median home $222K, Dallas County
- [Hutchins, TX](https://realust.com/city/hutchins/): Score 67 (B-), tied for #79 of 84, median home $247K, Dallas County
- [Lancaster, TX](https://realust.com/city/lancaster/): Score 67 (B-), tied for #79 of 84, median home $270K, Dallas County
- [Combine, TX](https://realust.com/city/combine/): Score 66 (B-), tied for #82 of 84, median home $406K, Dallas County
- [Wilmer, TX](https://realust.com/city/wilmer/): Score 66 (B-), tied for #82 of 84, median home $222K, Dallas County
- [Ferris, TX](https://realust.com/city/ferris/): Score 65 (C+), #84 of 84, median home $290K, Dallas County

## Guides
- [The Best-Connected Cities in North Texas: Rush-Hour Commutes From 84 Cities (2026)](https://realust.com/best-connected-cities-north-texas-commute/): Which North Texas cities are closest to work? We timed 3,024 rush-hour drives to 36 big DFW workplaces. Farmers Branch leads, and tolls change everything.
- [Moving to North Texas: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://realust.com/moving-to-north-texas/): Moving to North Texas? Compare 84 Dallas-area cities by price, schools, commute and safety, plus taxes, weather and a 90-day checklist for 2026.
- [Where North Texas Is Building: Cities With the Most New Projects (2026)](https://realust.com/where-north-texas-is-building/): Which North Texas cities have the most new development? We ranked them by nearly 300 tracked projects, from Denton's data center to Celina's new downtown.
- [Best Dallas Suburbs for Commuting (2026)](https://realust.com/best-dallas-suburbs-for-commuting/): North Texas cities ranked by Realust's Commute score, with average commute time and distance to downtown Dallas for every city.
- [Fastest-Growing Cities in North Texas (2026)](https://realust.com/fastest-growing-cities-north-texas/): The fastest-growing cities in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Rockwall counties, ranked by five-year population growth from U.S. Census data.
- [Safest North Texas Cities Under $500K (2026)](https://realust.com/safest-cities-north-texas-under-500k/): The safest North Texas cities where the median home is under $500K, ranked by Realust's Safety score with violent and property crime rates per 1,000 residents.
- [Best Places to Live in North Texas Under $400K (2026)](https://realust.com/best-places-to-live-north-texas-under-400k/): The best North Texas cities where the median home costs under $400K, ranked by overall Realust Score, with school and safety scores side by side.
- [Most Affordable Cities in North Texas (2026)](https://realust.com/most-affordable-cities-north-texas/): The most affordable North Texas cities, ranked by Realust's Affordability score, which weighs home prices against local incomes. Median home prices included.
- [Best Cities for Schools in North Texas (2026)](https://realust.com/best-cities-for-schools-north-texas/): North Texas cities ranked by school quality: Realust's Schools score, primary school district and district rating for Collin, Dallas, Denton and Rockwall counties.
- [Safest Cities in North Texas (2026), Ranked](https://realust.com/safest-cities-north-texas/): The safest cities in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Rockwall counties, ranked by Realust's Safety score with violent and property crime rates per 1,000 residents.
- [H-1B Visa Changes 2026: What’s Actually Happening in North Texas](https://realust.com/h-1b-changes-north-texas-2026/): Existing H-1B visas in North Texas haven't been mass-revoked. Here's what changed in 2026, what courts blocked, and what it means for DFW suburbs.
- [North Texas Property Taxes, Explained: Rates for 20 Cities and How to Pay Less (2026)](https://realust.com/north-texas-property-taxes/): North Texas property tax rates for 20 cities, the $140K homestead exemption, MUD and new-build surprises, how to protest, and a true-cost calculator.
- [New vs. Used Homes in North Texas: An Architect’s Honest Take (2026)](https://realust.com/new-vs-used-homes-north-texas/): New vs. used homes in North Texas: an architect on slab, roof and window problems in new builds, what older homes hide, and how to buy either one well.
- [Flower Mound vs. Coppell: Which Fits You Better? (2026)](https://realust.com/flower-mound-vs-coppell/): Flower Mound vs. Coppell in 2026: home values, taxes, schools, safety and commute compared side by side, with live Realust scores to help you choose.
- [Prosper vs. Celina: Which Town Fits You Better? (2026)](https://realust.com/prosper-vs-celina/): Prosper vs. Celina in 2026: home values, tax rates, schools, safety and growth compared side by side, with live Realust scores to help you choose.
- [McKinney vs. Allen: Which City Fits You Better? (2026)](https://realust.com/mckinney-vs-allen/): McKinney vs. Allen in 2026: home values, taxes, schools, safety and commute compared side by side, with live Realust scores to help you choose.
- [Frisco vs. Prosper: Which City Fits You Better? (2026)](https://realust.com/frisco-vs-prosper/): Frisco vs. Prosper in 2026: home values, tax rates, schools, safety and commute compared side by side, with live Realust scores to help you choose.
- [Frisco vs. Plano: Which City Fits You Better? (2026)](https://realust.com/frisco-vs-plano/): Frisco vs. Plano in 2026: home values, taxes, schools, safety and commute compared side by side, with live Realust scores to help you choose.
- [Moving to Dallas from California: the honest 2026 guide](https://realust.com/moving-to-dallas-from-california/): Moving to Dallas from California? Compare taxes, home prices, insurance and summer heat, plus the North Texas cities that fit former Californians best.
- [Best Places to Live in North Texas: All 84 Cities Ranked (2026)](https://realust.com/best-places-to-live-north-texas/): All 84 North Texas cities ranked on schools, safety, commute and cost. See the top 10, the best values under $500K, and which Dallas suburb fits you best.
- [Moving to Flower Mound, TX: What It’s Really Like (2026)](https://realust.com/moving-to-flower-mound-tx/): Moving to Flower Mound, TX? Big lots, low crime, Grapevine Lake and a $605K typical home. What living there is really like in 2026, and who it fits best.
- [Moving to McKinney, TX: What It’s Really Like (2026)](https://realust.com/moving-to-mckinney-tx/): Moving to McKinney, TX? A historic downtown square, newer neighborhoods and a $472K typical home. What living there is really like in 2026, and who it fits.
- [Moving to Plano, TX: What It’s Really Like (2026)](https://realust.com/moving-to-plano-tx/): Moving to Plano, TX? DART rail, big employers and established neighborhoods, with a $493K typical home. What living in Plano is really like in 2026.
- [Moving to Prosper, TX: What It’s Really Like (2026)](https://realust.com/moving-to-prosper-tx/): Moving to Prosper, TX? New homes, top-rated schools and fast growth, with a $758K typical home and a longer drive to Dallas. What it's really like in 2026.
- [Moving to Frisco, TX: What It’s Really Like (2026)](https://realust.com/moving-to-frisco-tx/): Moving to Frisco, TX? Top-rated schools, nonstop new construction and a $639K typical home. What living in Frisco is really like in 2026, tradeoffs included.
- [The house is the easy part. Why I built Realust](https://realust.com/why-i-built-realust/): Listing apps show 40 photos of a kitchen and almost nothing about the city around it. Why an architect built Realust to score every North Texas city.
- [Frisco vs. Plano vs. McKinney: three Collin County cities, three different lives](https://realust.com/frisco-vs-plano-vs-mckinney/): Frisco vs. Plano vs. McKinney: how three Collin County cities compare on schools, safety, home prices and commute, and which one fits your life best.
- [Choosing a North Texas city: 8 things to weigh before you look at a single house](https://realust.com/choosing-a-north-texas-city/): Choosing where to live in North Texas? Start with the city, not the house. The 8 things to weigh, from schools and safety to commute and cost of living.

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