Living in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County is a county in Texas with a population of around 2,613,539, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Irving, Richardson, DeSoto.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,804/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $315K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 60°F) and very hot summers (highs around 95°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Dallas County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 33 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.
Dallas County, Texas
Home price trend in Dallas County
Top Cities and towns in Dallas County
Richardson
Population: 99,223
Home price:$367,814
Addison
Population: 13,056
Home price:$395,593
Sachse
Population: 26,046
Home price:$370,258
Balch Springs
Population: 23,728
Home price:$197,963
Cockrell Hill
Population: 4,193
Home price:$190,182
Hutchins
Population: 5,338
Home price:$192,593
Lancaster
Population: 36,361
Home price:$233,547
Cedar Hill
Population: 45,028
Home price:$268,785
University Park
Population: 23,068
Home price:$1,605,080
Farmers Branch
Population: 28,616
Home price:$320,531
Duncanville
Population: 38,524
Home price:$237,202
Wilmer
Population: 3,682
Home price:$147,152
DeSoto
Population: 51,102
Home price:NA
Sunnyvale
Population: 5,130
Home price:$535,534
Coppell
Population: 38,659
Home price:$491,753
Irving
Population: 216,290
Home price:$287,351
Rent Price trend in Dallas County
Demographics & Amenities in Dallas County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
33.4 Years
Average Family Size
3.27
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Dallas County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very HighEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very High
Terrain & Weather in Dallas County
Average Summer temperature
99°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
43.05 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Dallas County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.2%
Total Employer Establishments
618,272
Poverty (%)
14.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Dallas County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inDallas County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Dallas County
Robbery
1.9/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
5.36/ per 1000
Burglary
17.75/ per 1000
Arson
1.27/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
8.06/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000