City safety & data profile

DeSotoTX

DeSoto, TX is a 52K-resident city in Dallas County with a median household income of $82,782.

Dallas County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for DeSoto, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. DeSoto has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $319,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

52K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$82,782
Median income
$319,400
Median home
7.6%
Poverty rate

The read on DeSoto

DeSoto posts a median household income higher than 53% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the DeSoto area.

Top 47%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near DeSoto

Where DeSoto income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,782 Top 47% higher than 53% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading DeSoto, TX beyond the headline numbers

DeSoto sits inside Dallas County, Texas, at roughly 32.59°N, -96.86°W. Population 52,486, $82,782 median household income. Median home value $319,400, median rent $1,666. Poverty rate 7.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: DeSoto's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41.8%, then obesity at 40.1%. 1 hospital in/around DeSoto, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for DeSoto from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
52,486
DeSoto
Median Income
$82,782
+22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$319,400
+40% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dallas County) - DeSoto's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.6M+9%
Median Income
$76,547+55%
Median Home Value
$303,000+136%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-27%
Unemployment
5%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for DeSoto, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,666/mo
Poverty Rate
7.6% -46% vs avg
Unemployment 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.1%
Work From Home 17%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 13.5%
African American 67.6%
Asian 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41.8%
Obesity
40.1%
Short Sleep Duration
39.4%
Physical Inactivity
29.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Diabetes
15.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
14%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Smoking
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.6%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of DeSoto, TX? ▼
DeSoto, TX has a population of 52,486 people, located in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the median household income in DeSoto? ▼
The median household income in DeSoto, TX is $82,782 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
What is the median home value in DeSoto? ▼
The median home value in DeSoto, TX is $319,400. Median rent is $1,666/month.
What are the top health concerns in DeSoto? ▼
The top health indicators in DeSoto include High Blood Pressure (41.8%), Obesity (40.1%), Short Sleep Duration (39.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in DeSoto? ▼
DeSoto has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in DeSoto? ▼
The median age in DeSoto, TX is 41.9 years. 30.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

DeSoto, TX is located in Dallas County, Texas. With a population of 52K and a $82,782 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the DeSoto area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using DeSoto's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dallas County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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