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West Dallas, Dallas, TX—75212

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$237,000
5.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$56,300
72.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
63
3.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.3%
Median Rent
$2,200
9.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,580
0.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,200
0.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,080
2.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in West Dallas, Dallas, TX is $237,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.8%. This indicates that home prices in West Dallas, Dallas, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$237,000-5.8%
Single Family $238,000-5.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $138,000
    -4.2%
    2 Bed
    		$166,000-4.0%
    3 Bed
    		$255,000-5.6%
    4 Bed
    		$340,000-2.0%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.9%
    1 Bedroom
    15.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Rental Trends — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Dallas, Dallas, TX is $2,590, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Dallas, Dallas, TX is studios: $1,180, 1-bedrooms: $1,630, 2-bedrooms: $2,180, 3-bedrooms: $3,100, 4-bedrooms: $3,820. The most common rental property sizes in West Dallas, Dallas, TX are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 37.0% and 31.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,200$2,590
    Studio Rent $1,220$1,180
    1 Bed Rent $1,580$1,630
    2 Bed Rent $2,200$2,180
    3 Bed Rent $3,080$3,100
    4 Bed Rent $3,250$3,820
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.7%
    1 Bedroom
    37.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    17.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.0%

    Property Listings — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Dallas, Dallas, TX is 66. This is a increase of 2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$484,000-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		1098.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%8.0%
    Days on Market
    		63-3.0%
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    Demographics — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Dallas, Dallas, TX has a population of 28,000, which has increased by 6.4% over the past 5 years. West Dallas, Dallas, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		28,0006.4%
    % Under 18
    		29.9%-11.5%
    % Seniors
    		11.8%20.4%
    % WFH
    		7.9%64.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		16.4%221.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Dallas, Dallas, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 67.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 13.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Dallas, Dallas, TX is black, making up 24.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.6% of the population in West Dallas, Dallas, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 4.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		5.9%-51.2%
    % Black
    		24.1%-10.1%
    % Hispanic
    		67.1%13.5%
    % Asian
    		2.3%21.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		26.6%-4.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 262 mortgage originations in West Dallas, Dallas, TX, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Dallas, Dallas, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		262
    % Conventional Loans
    		70.0%
    % Government Loans
    		30.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Dallas, Dallas, TX under the Section 8 program is 22.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In West Dallas, Dallas, TX, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,634
    Total Units Section 8
    		794
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		22.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		82.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$320$1,580$1,260
    2 Bedroom-$720$2,200$1,480
    3 Bedroom-$1,230$3,080$1,850
    4 Bedroom-$870$3,250$2,380

    Affordability — West Dallas, Dallas, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.5
    Median Home Price$237,000
    Median Household Income$56,300

    West Dallas, Dallas, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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