DeSoto, Texas
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 58% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for walkability
- bottom 13% for property tax rate
DeSoto is a mid-size city in Texas with about 56,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, walkability, and income tax. It rates lower on violent crime and property tax rate.
Official websiteci.desoto.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.8 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$258k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.87%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.60%better than 70% of US places
Unemployment7.8%better than 21% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.0 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk66.8better than 48% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 48% of US places
School Quality42.1better than 19% of US places
Violent Crime1485/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Property Crime2014/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Community
Population55,88298th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.151st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5185th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8522nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)9.9%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)66.5%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.5%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 23% of US places
Walkability11.9/20better than 92% of US places
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.0%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby33.11better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is DeSoto an affordable place to live?
- DeSoto is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in DeSoto?
- The median home value in DeSoto is $258k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in DeSoto?
- Median household income in DeSoto is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in DeSoto?
- Median gross rent in DeSoto is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is DeSoto safe?
- DeSoto is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1485/100k (better than 17%). Property crime is 2014/100k.
- What is the weather like in DeSoto?
- DeSoto averages 86°F in July and 48°F in January, with 41.0 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in DeSoto?
- Public-school quality in DeSoto is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in DeSoto?
- The average one-way commute in DeSoto is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)