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Ferris
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX

Report Card

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

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Ferris is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 2,736. Ferris is in Ellis County. Living in Ferris offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Ferris there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Ferris and residents tend to have moderate political views.

About

About Ferris...
Population
2,736

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$128,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$925
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Ferris Rankings

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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
    95.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    31.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    31.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    127.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,177.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    328.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    23%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    2%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    23%
    national  11%

Working in Ferris

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$64,725
National
$69,021

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