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Addison
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Addison is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 16,405. Addison is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Addison offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Addison there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Addison and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Addison are above average.

About

About Addison...
Population
16,405

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$356,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,487
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    82%
  • Own
    18%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    326.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    18.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    120.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    145.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    773.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    4,812.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,281.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    4%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    32%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    9%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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