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Dallas County
  • County in Texas

Report Card

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

editorial

Dallas County is located in Texas with a population of 2,604,722. Dallas County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Dallas County, most residents own their homes. In Dallas County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dallas County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Dallas County are highly rated.

About

Population
2,604,722

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$213,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,233
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Dallas County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    242.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    51.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    207.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    558.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,853.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    433.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    national  11%

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