At a Glance
Median Income
$57,755
$28,911 per capita
Home Value
$221,700
Zillow: $269,752
Median Rent
$794/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
418/100K
3,196/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $57,755 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,911. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dallas is $221,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,752. Median rent is $794/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Dallas reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,196/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallas has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,012
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,958/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,755
Per Capita$28,911
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,700
Rent$794
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$269,752
Housing Units2,349
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent418/100K
Property3,196/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault272/100K
Burglary501/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Dallas was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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