DeSoto Independent School District, TX

Living in DeSoto ISD

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 10
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 83
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 29
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Schools 14
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Residents

58k Population +8k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
27% College-Educated
74% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black65%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate23%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office26%
Service13%

Commute

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

Housing

$166k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$326 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in DeSoto ISD

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59

Property Crime in DeSoto ISD

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 3 0
Feb 49 3 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeSoto ISD

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding74
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near DeSoto Independent School District, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near DeSoto Independent School District, TX

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Desoto Private School
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near DeSoto Independent School District, TX

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Paul Quinn College
9 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near DeSoto Independent School District, TX

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Airports

Airports near DeSoto Independent School District, TX

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Dallas Love Field
18 miles, N
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Waco Regional Airport
70 miles, S
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