South Dallas, Dallas, TX Area Guide

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South Dallas Area Facts

  • South Dallas has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • South Dallas crime rates are 31% higher than the Dallas average
  • Cost of living in South Dallas is 13% lower than the Dallas average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Dallas? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Highland Hills Park
      Alta Mesa Park
      Cedardale Park
      J J Lemmon Park
      Arden Terrace Park
      College Park
      Singing Hills Park
      Eagle Stadium

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      KFC
      Long John Silver's
      Burger King
      Jack In The Box
      Whataburger
      Whataburger
      The Grill

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in South Dallas? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in South Dallas.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Dallas? The cost of living in South Dallas is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Texas.
      South Dallas
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Dallas
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Dallas? South Dallas crime rates are 6,172, which are 133% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      6,172 per 100k people

      171% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      171% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Dallas? The median income in South Dallas is $35,903 which is 34% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $35,90335% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,45838% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Dallas a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown
      Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
      North Central Surgical Center
      Children's Medical Center of Dallas
      Medical City Dallas
      Baylor Medical Center at Uptown
      Dallas VA Medical Center
      Methodist Charlton Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Maplewood Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      International Health Services clinic
      Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
      Endoscopy Center at Redbird Square
      Red Bird Family Clinic
      HillCrest Family Medical Dallas
      Texas Orthopaedic Surgical Associates
      Trinity Heart Care
      Greater Dallas Orthopaedics PLLC

      A+ Housing

      What are South Dallas home prices? South Dallas home prices are $92,479 - which is 35% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $92,47950% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9945% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Dallas have good schools? The South Dallas graduation rate is 76% - which is 3% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is South Dallas a good place to live? South Dallas has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      2 total surveys

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