Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX

Living in Southwest Dallas

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 22
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 31
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Schools 27
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Residents

188k Population +23k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black26%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$767 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southwest Dallas

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59

Property Crime in Southwest Dallas

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 2 0
Feb 49 3 0
Mar 57 3 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest Dallas

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX

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Paul Quinn College
10 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX

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Airports

Airports near Southwest Dallas, Dallas, TX

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Dallas Love Field
12 miles, N
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Waco Regional Airport
77 miles, S
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