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Dallas, TX — ZIP 75208

Population: 29,367 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 75208 (Dallas, TX) is $420,223 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $560,000 after a median 55.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,548/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,223

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

55.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,223
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.0%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$438,603
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$560,000
Median list price
$468,000
Median price per sqft
$274
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
55.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
173
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,548/mo
1-year rent change
-2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,970/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,480/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,150/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES, DALLAS ISD
Schools include
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - OAK CLIFF, TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON HOBBY, W E GREINER EXPLORATORY ARTS ACADEMY, HOGG NEW TECH CENTER, JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
RSR Corp. (2.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
122
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
298
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
438,715
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
296,136

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
45
Hospitals include
PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR OF DALLAS, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,408 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
55.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,742
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,656,248
Average weekly wage
$1,678
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,253

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 75208State medianUS median
Median home value$420,223$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$560,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,548/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,742$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 75208?
$420,223.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 75208?
$560,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 75208?
Median days on market: 55.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 75208?
Typical rent: $1,548/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 75208?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 75208 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 75208?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 75208?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 75208?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: RSR Corp., 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 75208?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 75208 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 75208?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 75208?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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