Quick answer
Dallas's median home value is $295,300, rent $1,403/month and median household income $67,760. A rough rule: buying the median home with 20% down needs roughly $77,000 a year in household income. Renting at the median needs about $56,120.
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,300 | $355,250 |
| Median rent | $1,403/mo | $1,877/mo |
| Household income | $67,760 | $128,573 |
| Population change | -0.1% | +6.6% |
| Violent crime / 100k (state) | 349 | 349 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.8× |
| State wage income tax | None | None |
Median home value
$355,250
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$1,877/mo
Household income
$128,573
Violent crime / 100k
349
Texas, 2025
Population change
+6.6%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+11.0%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
2.8×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celina, TX | 88 | $458,000 | $2,064 | $155,875 | +26.2% |
| Sienna, TX | 83 | $440,600 | $2,853 | $171,709 | +8.1% |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 81 | $359,300 | $1,833 | $137,275 | +8.8% |
| Fulshear, TX | 78 | $546,200 | $1,889 | $178,398 | +25.2% |
| Corinth, TX | 77 | $351,200 | $1,826 | $118,949 | +1.6% |
| Leander, TX | 76 | $470,700 | $1,865 | $140,180 | +8.6% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 82 | $161,300 | $825 | $77,355 | +1.1% |
| Bailey County | 80 | $104,400 | $744 | $70,625 | +2.1% |
| Burleson County | 80 | $174,000 | $909 | $72,888 | +2.1% |
| Carson County | 77 | $140,600 | $933 | $84,583 | +0.0% |
| Archer County | 76 | $175,300 | $766 | $71,958 | +1.0% |
| Dallam County | 75 | $140,500 | $1,074 | $72,332 | +0.2% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Compare rent to price for the exact submarket.
- 2Check landlord rules, licensing and short-term rental limits.
- 3Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 4Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 5Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas Still Worth Investing In?
Dallas's median home value is $295,300, rent $1,403/month and median household income $67,760. A rough rule: buying the median home with 20% down needs roughly $77,000 a year in household income. Renting at the median needs about $56,120.
What are the best places to live in Texas?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Texas cities are Celina, Sienna, Pecan Grove, Fulshear, Corinth, and the top counties are Clay County, Bailey County, Burleson County, Carson County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
