Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Eagle Stadium
Stadium
Cinemark Movies 14
Cinema
Tiger Stadium
Stadium
International Museum of Cultures
Museum
Food and Drink (7) F
Whataburger
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Big Tony's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Genghis Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Williams Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (16) F
Zeigler Park
Park
Mosley Park
Park
Elerson Park
Park
Grimes Park
Park
Briarwood Park
Park
Marcus Harrington Park
Park
Hulcy Park
Park
Louis Nichols Park
Park
Willow Run Park
Park
Little Shenandoah Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Waterview Park
Park
Pyburn Park
Park
Pyburn Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Wheatland Park
Park
Calf Pasture Park
Park
Danieldale Park
Park
Alexander Park
Park
Meadow Stone Park
Park
Shops (9) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
George's Hair & Nails
Beauty
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Texaco
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Tetco
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Car Toys
Electronics
Great 4 You Home Store
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Poseys 'N' Partys Florist & Wedding Flowers
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in DeSoto.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
The Crossing Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Cracker Barrel (DeSoto)
Bus Stop
Crescent Medical Center
Bus Stop
Wheatland @ Old Hickory - E - NS
Bus Stop
Wheatland @ Old Hickory - E - MB
Bus Stop
Wheatland @ Hampton - W - FS
Bus Stop
IH 20 @ Bainbridge - W - MB
Bus Stop
Kirnwood @ Wheatland - S - MB
Bus Stop
Glenn Heights Park & Ride
Bus Stop
IH 20 @ Bainbridge - W - NS
Bus Stop
IH 20 @ Kirnwood - W - MB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in DeSoto is 107/100 - which is 15% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C

DeSoto crime rates are 2,320 per 100k, which is 15% lower than Texas
Property Crime
2,019 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
300 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment B

The median income in DeSoto is $71,124 - which is 30% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$71,124
B-
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
F
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Health
Clinic
City Hospital Emergency Cate Center
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hickory Trail Hospital
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Hospital
Sam's Club Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Henderson Orthodontics
Dentist
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Hospital
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Duncanville Fire Station
Fire Station
Genpharm Pharmacy
Doctor
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Trinity Women's Center
Doctor
Texas Health Diabetes & Endocrine Care
Doctor
Envision Imaging
Doctor
David Rosenstock, M.D.
Doctor
Manuel E. Castro, MD - Weight Loss Surgery
Doctor
DSW Pediatrics
Doctor
Capstone pain and Spine Center
Doctor
Texas Health Internal Medicine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

DeSoto home prices are $195,900 - which is 37% higher than Texas
Home Price
$195,900
B
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools D+

The DeSoto graduation rate is 86% - which is 11% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
35%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
B-
Elementary Schools (14) D-
Ruby Young El
Desoto West Middle (Isteam)
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Turning Point Christian Academy
Desoto Private School
Desoto East Middle (Isteam)
Northside El
Golden Rule Desoto
The Canterbury Episcopal School
Uplift Gradus Preparatory
Woodridge El
The Meadows El
Cockrell Hill El
Frank D Moates El
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (Isteam)
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
D A Hulcy Steam Middle
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Middle
Rolling Hills El
Life School Lancaster
Grace R Brandenburg Int
Trinity Christian School
Bessie Coleman Middle
Waterford Oaks El
High Schools (6) F
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success)
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Turning Point Christian Academy
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S
Desoto H S & Isteam3D
The Canterbury Episcopal School
Uplift Hampton Preparatory H S
Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas
Trinity Christian School
Bessie Coleman Middle
David W Carter H S
Village Tech Schools
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ratings B-

DeSoto has an overall rating of 71% from 25 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (22)
From AreaVibes
A-
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A wonderful place to call home 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 21, 2020) DeSoto is a beautiful community. The neighborhoods are nice, city services are excellent, and there is a strong sense of community. Crime rates are low and the city is low poverty and solidly middle to upper-middle class demographically. It is the best place I've ever lived and ...Read More I wouldn't hesitate to recommended it to anyone looking for a high quality environment to live in. Read Less
De Soto Has Changed 1 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 03, 2020) I've been a resident of Desoto for 8 years and I've seen how it has gone downhill by the years. De Soto is becoming another Oak Cliff. Unless you like being poor, don't expect to find any real jobs here. All you'll find are low-income retail or warehouse jobs. To find decen ...Read More t work, be prepared to travel. Don't expect to find any attractions or places of interest here either...you'll have to travel for that too. The schools are nothing to write home about. It seems that most of the schools main focus is sports. Plus I feel their schools lack crucial curricular/extra-curricular activities that other schools offer. The people are ignorant and rude and there's lots of poverty in the community. There have been instances when I've gone grocery shopping, seen half-eaten food shoved in the back of shelves. And trash, trash, trash everywhere! How can people not care about the cleanliness of their community??? Sometimes when I'm on the road, I've seen people dump bags of trash from their cars, right out on the street. Deplorable!!! If people like living in filth, why not pitch a tent in a landfill and live there. I feel sorry for the community group that picks up trash in the area. Seems their hard work is in vain. The customer service in some of De Soto businesses are trifling. It's really sad when you read many of the service or business reviews, the unanimous word is ghetto. Some say that De Soto is a nice town to raise a family, but how long will that hold true? When I moved from Maryland in 2012, I thought De Soto was a nice area to reside in, but that was short-lived. And although there may be events and things to do for families, still De Soto needs more. Desoto lacks balance in single and family living. There's nothing here for upcoming young professionals. Many of the strip malls and shopping centers are partially vacant, outdated and need to be either torn down or renovated. Where descent stores and shops once stood, churches, convenience shops or "hole in the wall" spots are taking their place. The closest area for any decent shopping/services is Cedar Hill. De Soto has become an eyesore of a town and I can see why many have left and are still leaving, including myself. Read Less
DeSoto, TX Continues To Grow 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I have lived in DeSoto, Texas many years. It was formerly a bedroom community outside of Dallas. It has grown considerably with the new influx of people into the Metroplex. It has also been fueled by the corresponding flight into the suburbs. When the housing boom of a few years ...Read More ago is added, you have modern DeSoto. Many parts of the town has struggled to remain a large community with the same appeal of the old town. They have been successful to various degrees. However, there also some good things that come with the rapid expansion into the suburbs. Shopping is certainly one of them. There has been an influx of shopping both in fine clothing and outlet style malls. This means that there are many more options. People still like the old town. These people are keeping the small independent shops and boutiques thriving.

High school sports are big in Texas. The influx means that there are many more opportunities to experience the best high school sports in the country. The proximity to the city cannot be outstated also. If there is any reason to go into the city, it can be accessed easily. Often we go into town simply to be out in the city at night. Museums and some of the best steaks in the world can be had in Dallas. However, that is the benefit of the sprawl. We do not have to go to the city to enjoy great restaurants or clubbing. There are many new venues that are fun to attend. There are also some of the familiar spots that we have always loved. These places remind us of the old town. I think they will always exist for this reason. Read Less
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DeSoto, TX Continues To Grow 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I have lived in DeSoto, Texas many years. It was formerly a bedroom community outside of Dallas. It has grown considerably with the new influx of people into the Metroplex. It has also been fueled by the corresponding flight into the suburbs. When the housing boom of a few years ...Read More ago is added, you have modern DeSoto. Many parts of the town has struggled to remain a large community with the same appeal of the old town. They have been successful to various degrees. However, there also some good things that come with the rapid expansion into the suburbs. Shopping is certainly one of them. There has been an influx of shopping both in fine clothing and outlet style malls. This means that there are many more options. People still like the old town. These people are keeping the small independent shops and boutiques thriving.

High school sports are big in Texas. The influx means that there are many more opportunities to experience the best high school sports in the country. The proximity to the city cannot be outstated also. If there is any reason to go into the city, it can be accessed easily. Often we go into town simply to be out in the city at night. Museums and some of the best steaks in the world can be had in Dallas. However, that is the benefit of the sprawl. We do not have to go to the city to enjoy great restaurants or clubbing. There are many new venues that are fun to attend. There are also some of the familiar spots that we have always loved. These places remind us of the old town. I think they will always exist for this reason. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in DeSoto? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Zeigler Park
      Mosley Park
      Elerson Park
      Grimes Park
      Briarwood Park
      Marcus Harrington Park
      Hulcy Park
      Louis Nichols Park

      Entertainment

      Eagle Stadium
      Cinemark Movies 14
      Tiger Stadium
      International Museum of Cultures

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      Whataburger
      Sonic
      Big Tony's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      In-N-Out Burger
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in DeSoto? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in DeSoto.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is DeSoto a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      City Hospital Emergency Cate Center
      Hickory Trail Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Tom Thumb Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Wheatland Medical Associates
      Sleep Healers
      Texas Health Internal Medicine
      Capstone pain and Spine Center
      DSW Pediatrics
      Manuel E. Castro, MD - Weight Loss Surgery
      Envision Imaging
      Texas Health Diabetes & Endocrine Care