At a Glance
Median Income
$81,364
$43,046 per capita
Home Value
$198,000
Zillow: $288,746
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.4%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dallas residents earn a median household income of $81,364 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,046. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dallas is $198,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,746. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Dallas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.4% of adults in Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallas has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,702
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,364
Per Capita$43,046
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,000
Rent$1,178
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$288,746
Housing Units1,222
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary36/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,200 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Dallas was founded in 1879.
The median home in Dallas was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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