Dallas, TX Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Dallas home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

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Average City Rating
1,343,573
Population Estimate
$193,646
Median Home Value
95.3%
Employment Rate
33.4%
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Dallas City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Dallas home.

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(3 Reviews)

Nitin Gupta

As a local resident of over 22 years in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, I can confidently say that Dallas offers one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich housing markets in the U.S. Whether you're relocating for work, family, or lifestyle, Dallas provides a compelling blend of economic strength, cultural diversity, and neighborhood variety. Key Things Buyers Should Know: Diverse Neighborhoods: From upscale communities like University Park, Preston Hollow, and Lakewood, to family-friendly suburbs like Frisco, Plano, and Flower Mound, Dallas has something for every budget and lifestyle. Strong Job Market: With major employers in tech, finance, healthcare, and logistics, Dallas continues to attract professionals nationwide "” fueling steady housing demand. No State Income Tax: Texas has no personal income tax, which can significantly improve affordability and lifestyle flexibility. School Options: The area offers excellent public, private, and charter school options "” especially in suburbs like Southlake, Highland Park, and Coppell. Weather & Lifestyle: Expect warm weather, outdoor living, and access to dining, entertainment, pro sports, and nature "” all in one place.

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Susan Melnick

I love Dallas because it has become a true Foodie City. In addition whether you like the Arts, Sports or Music, there is something for everyone. If you love the outdoors, there are trails for biking and running. As a native Dallasite I've watched the City grow into something special.

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Susan Melnick

What I love about Dallas is the variety of activities available. There is top rated theatre, arts, sports teams and more. Moreover it has a great urban vibe in many areas. If you like good coffee, there are a variety of locally owned coffee shops. Like to run or bike? Check out the Katy Trail or White Rock Lake. There is something for everyone here. People are friendly and the weather is mostly good (a little hot in August).

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$241
Median Listing Price$441,250
Median Days on Market59
Active Listings4451
New Listings1312
Total Listings (Active + Pending)5336
Avg Listing Price$812,764
Avg Listing Price Change MoM2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-5%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.45
Family Dual Income51.6
Median Household Income$52,580
Median Individual Income$30,634
Home Ownership40.9%
Home Value$193,646
Median Rent$1,052
Rent Burden29.5%
Poverty18.9%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED22.5%
  • Highschool Education21.7%
  • Some College22.4%
  • Bachelors Degree21.0%
  • Graduate Degree12.4%
  • Total College or Above33.4%
  • Stem Degree40.6%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male49.4%
  • Female50.6%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married40.4%
  • Divorced13.6%
  • Never Married41.6%
  • Widowed4.5%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityDallas
State IDTX
Population1,343,573

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1827.4%
19–2917.5%
30–3916.1%
40–4912.5%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.3%
60–698.5%
70–794.3%
80+2.4%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation68.6%
Unemployment Rate4.7%
Disabled9.6%

ETHNICITY

White62.7%
Black24.3%
Asian3.4%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other6.9%
Multiple2.4%

OTHER

Hispanic41.8%
Limited English11.6%
Health Uninsured23.6%
Veteran4.1%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Dallas, TX a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Dallas, TX housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Dallas, TX?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas, TX?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Dallas, TX?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Dallas, TX?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Dallas, TX?

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Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

Get to know neighborhoods in Dallas, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • West Dallas

    West Dallas ↗

    Median asking price
    $269,900
    / sq ft
    $228
    Active listings
    224
    properties in discovery sample
    17
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.6/10 · 30 schools

  • Lower Greenville

    Lower Greenville ↗

    Median asking price
    $885,000
    / sq ft
    $361
    Active listings
    39
    properties in discovery sample
    15
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.6/10 · 11 schools

  • Fair Park

    Fair Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $227,500
    / sq ft
    $180
    Active listings
    6
    properties in discovery sample
    15
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.6/10 · 26 schools

  • Singing Hills Park

    Singing Hills ↗

    Median asking price
    $237,900
    / sq ft
    $179
    Active listings
    16
    properties in discovery sample
    10
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    3.7/10 · 3 schools

  • Bellevue

    Bellevue ↗

    Median asking price
    $225,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    7
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    2.7/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.