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Thinking About The Dallas, TX Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Dallas. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

76/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

2,119,483

Median Home

$347K

Median Income

$61K

Zip Codes Covered

126

With a population of 2,119,483, Dallas is a major TX city. Median household income is $61K with homes valued around $347K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Dallas, TX. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$347K

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner-Occupied

41%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 126 ZIP codes in Dallas, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

75217

Area Stats

Pop: 87,154

Home Value: $141K

75211

Area Stats

Pop: 73,948

Home Value: $168K

75228

Area Stats

Pop: 68,472

Home Value: $231K

75243

Area Stats

Pop: 63,047

Home Value: $341K

75227

Area Stats

Dallas Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Plano Area

Home: $455K19 mi away

Frisco Area

Home: $515K30 mi away

Fort Worth Area

Home: $233K35 mi away

Austin Area

Home: $541K179 mi away

Katy Area

Home: $420K215 mi away

Livability Grades

How Dallas stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 126 most populated zip codes for Dallas and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.