Dallas County, TX

Living in Dallas County

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 29
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 33
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Schools 32
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Residents

2.6M Population +286k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black22%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate23%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$937 Median Monthly Rent +$260 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dallas County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Dallas County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 2 0
Feb 50 3 1
Mar 58 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 81 4 0
Jul 85 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 57 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dallas County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding77
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dallas County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dallas County, TX

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Notre Dame School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Dallas County, TX

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Criswell College
2 miles, N
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Paul Quinn College
6 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dallas County, TX

Airports

Airports near Dallas County, TX

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Dallas Love Field
7 miles, NW
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Waco Regional Airport
84 miles, S
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