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Cedar hill, TX

Cedar hill, TX.

Population: 49,228 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cedar hill, TX is $311,255 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $332,500 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,800/month. 15 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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$311,255

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$311,255
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-6.1%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+87.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$341,617
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
$332,500
Median list price
$365,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
202
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
148
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
53

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,800/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,730/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
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
LIFE SCHOOL, NOVA ACADEMY SOUTHEAST, NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Schools include
LIFE SCHOOL CEDAR HILL, NOVA ACADEMY CEDAR HILL, NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL AT CEDAR HILL, BRAY EL, CEDAR HILL H S

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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delfasco Forge (11.8 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
150,104
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
125,695

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Flying B Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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
1,996
Housing built before 1970
5.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,372
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

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

Cedar hillState medianUS median
Median home value$311,255$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$332,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,800/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,372$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 Cedar hill, TX?
$311,255.
What is the median sale price in Cedar hill, TX?
$332,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cedar hill, TX?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Cedar hill, TX?
Typical rent: $1,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cedar hill, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Cedar hill, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Cedar hill, TX?
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 Cedar hill, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cedar hill, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cedar hill, TX?
15 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cedar hill, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cedar hill, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cedar hill, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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