At a Glance
Median Income
$82,858
$61,577 per capita
Home Value
$466,000
Zillow: $484,829
Median Rent
$1,717/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
490/100K
4,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Addison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Addison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Addison a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Addison residents earn a median household income of $82,858 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,577. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Addison is $466,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $484,829. Median rent is $1,717/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Addison reports 490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,296/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
61.5% of adults in Addison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Addison has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population17,128
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density3,937/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,858
Per Capita$61,577
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
B+
Home Value$466,000
Rent$1,717
Ownership17.9%
Zillow$484,829
Housing Units10,576
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent490/100K
Property4,296/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault312/100K
Burglary545/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Addison was founded in 1846.
The median home in Addison was built in 1994.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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