Discover Dallas, TX: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Dallas leans liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

1,318,810

Dallas Population7

40,370

Median Income6

5.2

Unemployment Rate19

Healthcare

90
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  89
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.46 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  13
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  25.0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  0.7 miles from city center
Taxes

90
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax18
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax18
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax21
  
  2.0 %
- State sales tax21
  
  6.3 %
- Property tax23
  
  1.8 %
- Vehicle tax23
  
  0.0 %
Outdoor Activities

75
- Beaches
  
  0
- Parks16
  
  120
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Education

71
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  56
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  15.3 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  24
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  34.8 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG)
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  6
Economy

64
- Income6
  
  $31,594
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $40,370
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  13.5 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  23.3 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  4.8 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  17.0 %
- Employment rate19
  
  94.8 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  49.3 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)19
  
  2.6 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)19
  
  17.4 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.4 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  11.1 %
Travel Connectivity

64
- Airports
  
  2
- Train stations
  
  3
Attractions

61
- Restaurants8
  
  647.7 per 100,000 residents
- Bars10
  
  128.9 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers15
  
  34.2 per 100,000 households
- Museums17
  
  9.1 per 100,000 households
- Music venues20
  
  81
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses22
  
  27
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos24
  
  6
Climate

60
- Sunny days3
  
  61 days
- Rainy days11
  
  79 days
- Hot days11
  
  103 days
- Cold days11
  
  31 days
- Average humidity11
  
  66 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  10 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  2 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  46 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  85 °F
- Wildfire risk25
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk25
  
  Low
- Tornado risk25
  
  High
- Earthquake risk25
  
  Low
- Flood risk25
  
  High
Air Quality

60
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  10 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  80 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  98 days per year
Home Pricing

56
- Median home value5
  
  $227,688
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $248
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,700
Diversity

55
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  29.0 %
- Black7
  
  23.9 %
- Asian7
  
  3.4 %
- Hispanic7
  
  41.7 %
Local Transportation

50
- Walkability score9
  
  46
- Bikeability score9
  
  51
- Transit score9
  
  40
- Commute via public transit19
  
  4.1 %
- Commute via walking19
  
  1.9 %
- Commutes via driving solo19
  
  76.5 %
- Commute time (avg)19
  
  27.0 minutes
Internet Connectivity

42
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband26
  
  91.0 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband26
  
  89.1 %
- Average download speed26
  
  65 mpbs
- Households with broadband27
  
  73.5 %
Safety

38
- Property crimes1
  
  3,232.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  786.2 per 100,000 residents

Since 2010, the population of Dallas has grown 78% faster than the national average, partially driven by the segment of the population that is 65- to 74-year olds which grew by 42%

Age

32.7

Median Age7

11.1

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Dallas residents are predominantly Hispanic/Mexican and the city is becoming less diverse as the Hispanic community has grown by 11.5% since 2010, while the white community, 2nd largest in the city, has shrunk by 40.7%

Race

42.3

Texas Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Dallas has hot summers, mild winters, little rainfall, and almost no snow. The temperature drops to 32°F or below only 31 days per year, but reaches 90°F or above 103 days per year with an average temperature in July of 85°F

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature43

The average home value in Dallas increased by 67% since 2010 which is 25% higher than the national average and 13% higher than the state average

Rent

1,700

Monthly Average12

Renters44

Average Home Value5

Dallas is a low tax location with no state or local income tax, but sales tax 20% higher than the national average and property tax 62% higher than the national average.

Other

1.81

Property Tax23

8.25

Sales Tax21

0.0

Vehicle Tax23

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)45

Dallas has a high employment rate of 95% which is 1% higher than the national average. The largest employers are AT&T and Tenet Healthcare

Income

23.3

<$25,0006

13.5

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry19

Dallas leans liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results46

Representatives

Mayor30	Eric Johnson Democratic
House of Representative30	Eddie Bernice Johnson Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas, is 0.7 miles from the center of Dallas, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA North Texas Health Care System - Dallas VA Medical Center, is 6.9 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Baylor University Medical Center, is 0.9 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical31	CBD Oil Only
Decriminalized31	No

In Texas, 35.5% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a decrease since 2000 when 41.7% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks32

Permit to Purchase Law32

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#79	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche33
#10	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report34
#92	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche35
#21	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report36
#65	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub37
#96	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades38

1	2017 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	Restaurants \| Yelp
9	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
10	Bars \| Yelp
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Performing Arts Centers \| Yelp
16	Parks \| Yelp
17	Museums \| Yelp
18	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
19	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
20	Music Venues \| Yelp
21	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
22	Golf Courses \| Yelp
23	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
24	Casinos \| Yelp
25	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
26	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
27	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
28	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
29	Zippia, The Career Expert
30	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
31	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
32	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
33	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
34	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
35	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
36	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
37	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
38	National Health Index
39	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
40	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
41	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
42	Normal Precipitation, Inches
43	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
44	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
45	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
46	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Dallas, TX

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