DeSoto, TX
Living in DeSoto
Bikeability12
Walkability9
Commute26
Public Transit21
Affordability52
Public Safety49
Airports84
Hospitals65
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
53kPopulation+6.5k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
28%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black67%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate21%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$308 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$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
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeSoto
United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59
Property Crime in DeSoto
United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeSoto
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeSoto, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeSoto, TX
Desoto Private School
1 miles, SE
The Canterbury Episcopal School
2 miles, N
Turning Point Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Trinity Christian School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near DeSoto, TX
University of North Texas at Dallas
5 miles, NE
Paul Quinn College
8 miles, NE
Dallas Baptist University
9 miles, NW
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeSoto, TX
Hickory Trail Hospital
2 miles, N
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
3 miles, E
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near DeSoto, TX
Dallas Love Field
17 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
23 miles, NW
Waco Regional Airport
72 miles, S
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
87 miles, E