At a Glance
Median Income
$83,256
$39,972 per capita
Home Value
$282,600
Zillow: $319,438
Median Rent
$1,478/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
326/100K
2,199/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How DeSoto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeSoto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeSoto a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeSoto residents earn a median household income of $83,256 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,972. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 DeSoto is $282,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,438. Median rent is $1,478/month, with 41.1% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
DeSoto reports 326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,199/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in DeSoto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeSoto has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population55,896
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,583/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,256
Per Capita$39,972
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,600
Rent$1,478
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$319,438
Housing Units21,593
Rent Burden41.1%
Crime
F
Violent326/100K
Property2,199/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary318/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation636 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries60
Did You Know?
DeSoto was founded in 1847.
The median home in DeSoto was built in 1993.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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