At a Glance
Median Income
$62,813
$27,408 per capita
Home Value
$77,100
Zillow: $180,256
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
291 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+
3.5 / 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 $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,408. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dallas is $77,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,256. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dallas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$27,408
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$238M
Avg Weekly Wage$767
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,100
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units68
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,035/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain23.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,222 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Dallas was founded in 1908.
The median home in Dallas was built in 1938.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.