Texas · Metropolitan Area
Lake Dallas is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,761. Residents earn $74,241 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Dallas receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lake Dallas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Dallas is $74,241, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Dallas is $245,100, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,507 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lake Dallas is below the national average at 284 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,976 per 100,000, near the national average.
30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Lake Dallas enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 75.0% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| 87% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,241 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,694 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.16% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $245,100 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $342,755 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $180 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.8% |
| Price Drops | 34.8% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,507 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.16% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Total Violent | 284.2/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 257.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,975.9/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 392.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,421.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 162.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 576 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1278°N, 97.0228°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.3% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,194/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |