At a Glance
Median Income
$67,760
$44,138 per capita
Home Value
$295,300
Zillow: $305,765
Median Rent
$1,403/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
662/100K
3,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.2% 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
3.2 / 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 $67,760 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,138. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dallas is $295,300 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,765. Median rent is $1,403/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Dallas reports 662 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,413/100K. The murder rate is 13.7/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Dallas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dallas has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population1,299,553
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density3,826/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,760
Per Capita$44,138
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A
Home Value$295,300
Rent$1,403
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$305,765
Housing Units578,996
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent662/100K
Property3,413/100K
Murder13.7/100K
Assault441/100K
Burglary468/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation486 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations285
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Dallas was founded in 1841.
The median home in Dallas was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.