DeSoto, TX

Living in DeSoto

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 9
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 29
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Schools 12
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Residents

53k Population +6.5k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
28% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black67%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate21%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$308 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in DeSoto

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59

Property Crime in DeSoto

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 3 0
Feb 49 3 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeSoto

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near DeSoto, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near DeSoto, TX

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Desoto Private School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near DeSoto, TX

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Paul Quinn College
8 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near DeSoto, TX

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Airports

Airports near DeSoto, TX

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Dallas Love Field
17 miles, N
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Waco Regional Airport
72 miles, S
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