Desoto, Texas

Population 50,201

Desoto is located in Dallas County, TX. The population is 50,201, making Desoto the 10th largest city in Dallas County.

There are 15 public schools in Desoto with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Desoto is moderate , and there are 79 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Desoto is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Desoto property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Desoto include Glenn Heights, Ovilla and Duncanville.

Desoto Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.3%

Crime Rate

1.46% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 315
  • Violent Crimes: 326
  • Robbery: 107
  • Burglary: 318
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

13.96% Higher than national avg.
  • 79 offenders in Desoto
  • 15.74 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

82 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

High 5.7%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Desoto, TX and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Desoto's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
6 Private Schools

Community Christian Academy

Cross Of Christ Lutheran School

Desoto Adventist Christian School

Desoto Private School

The Canterbury Episcopal School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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79 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Desoto, TX

Property Reports view all

164 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Desoto, TX issued 164 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Desoto, TX issued 140 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,060
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,132
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,341
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,708
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,246

Zip Codes

75104 75115 75123 75134 75137 75146 75154 75232 75237

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Environmental Hazards

82 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Desoto, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Desoto, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Desoto, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.42°
  • February 51.07°
  • March 59.6°
  • April 66.7°
  • May 74.45°
  • June 83.5°
  • July 87.1°
  • August 88.1°
  • September 78.38°
  • October 67.35°
  • November 59.15°
  • December 48.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Desoto, TX

Earthquakes
Desoto, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Desoto, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Desoto, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Desoto, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Desoto, TX: $60,350

Unemployment

Unemployment in Desoto is 5.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 32.47%
White Collar - 67.53%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Eddie Bernice Johnson

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Desoto, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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