At a Glance
Median Income
$65,647
$38,019 per capita
Home Value
$355,700
Zillow: $472,017
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
1,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dallas residents earn a median household income of $65,647 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,019. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,330 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dallas is $355,700 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,017. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Dallas reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,920/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallas has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population17,214
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3,506/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,647
Per Capita$38,019
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
B+
Home Value$355,700
Rent$1,184
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$472,017
Housing Units6,764
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property1,920/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,465/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation320 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Dallas was founded in 1845.
The median home in Dallas was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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