At a Glance
Median Income
$125,777
$52,261 per capita
Home Value
$396,000
Zillow: $498,544
Violent Crime
82/100K
350/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.3% smoking rate
How Ovilla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ovilla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ovilla a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ovilla residents earn a median household income of $125,777 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,261. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ovilla is $396,000 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,544. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Ovilla reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 350/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in Ovilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ovilla has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,239
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,777
Per Capita$52,261
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$396,000
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$498,544
Housing Units1,562
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property350/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation697 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Ovilla was founded in 1844.
The median home in Ovilla was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.