At a Glance
Median Income
$107,165
$33,734 per capita
Home Value
$305,000
Zillow: $268,260
Median Rent
$2,313/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
2,106/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Heartland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heartland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heartland 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
Heartland residents earn a median household income of $107,165 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,734. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heartland is $305,000 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,260. Median rent is $2,313/month, with 35.5% 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 2013.
Safety & Crime
Heartland reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,106/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Heartland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heartland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population11,019
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density3,309/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,165
Per Capita$33,734
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,000
Rent$2,313
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$268,260
Housing Units2,706
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property2,106/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation445 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Heartland was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.