At a Glance
Median Income
$73,387
$29,620 per capita
Home Value
$234,700
Zillow: $352,396
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
583/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Dallas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dallas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dallas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dallas residents earn a median household income of $73,387 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,620. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,011 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dallas is $234,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,396. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Dallas reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 583/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallas has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,440
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,387
Per Capita$29,620
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$5,183M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,700
Rent$1,355
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$352,396
Housing Units6,087
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property583/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation966 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute40 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Dallas was founded in 1854.
The median home in Dallas was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.355 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.