At a Glance
Median Income
$90,608
$39,227 per capita
Home Value
$273,200
Zillow: $312,520
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
40.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
11.6% smoking rate
How Cedar Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Hill residents earn a median household income of $90,608 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,227. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Cedar Hill is $273,200 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,520. Median rent is $1,878/month, with 40.9% 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
Cedar Hill reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,797/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Cedar Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Hill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population48,547
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,356/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,608
Per Capita$39,227
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,200
Rent$1,878
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$312,520
Housing Units16,662
Rent Burden40.9%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,797/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary135/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation820 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Cedar Hill was founded in 1846.
The median home in Cedar Hill was built in 1994.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
11.4% 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.