Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX—75241

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX is $1,760, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX is 1-bedrooms: $779, 2-bedrooms: $1,170, 3-bedrooms: $1,870, 4-bedrooms: $2,010. The most common rental property sizes in Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 44.5% and 28.4% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX has a population of 33,600, which has increased by 9.5% over the past 5 years. Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX is a predominantly black area, with 62.3% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 20.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX is hispanic, making up 29.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.3% of the population in Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX, and this percentage has increased by 87.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX under the Section 8 program is 37.8%. 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 Southern Dallas, Dallas, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.