Living in DeSoto, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeSoto · Census data 2020–2024
DeSoto has 56,211 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $82,782 (5% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $319,400, the median rent is $1,666/month.
DeSoto at a glance
- Population
- 56,211
- Median age
- 41.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $82,782State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $319,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,666/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is DeSoto a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in DeSoto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeSoto the median home value is $319,400, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,666 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,119 a month in housing costs.
DeSoto median household income
The median household income in DeSoto is $82,782 and the income per person is $39,003. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in DeSoto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,718
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.69
DeSoto demographics
- Population
- 56,211
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 20,693
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeSoto ›
Education in DeSoto
30.1% of adults 25 and older in DeSoto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeSoto
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
DeSoto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | 56,211 | $82,782 | $319,400 | $1,666 |
| Glenn Heights | 18,096 | $81,718 | $309,600 | $1,675 |
| Ovilla | 4,375 | $131,434 | $446,700 | — |
| Duncanville | 39,683 | $76,457 | $255,500 | $1,630 |
| Lancaster | 40,820 | $68,302 | $246,300 | $1,704 |
| Cedar Hill | 48,879 | $101,909 | $302,700 | $1,993 |
| Oak Leaf | 1,827 | $131,806 | $411,300 | — |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 1,604 | $81,250 | $291,300 | — |
| Red Oak | 17,077 | $104,561 | $366,100 | $1,920 |
More for people moving to DeSoto
DeSoto ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in DeSoto: FAQ
What is the median household income in DeSoto, TX?
The median household income in DeSoto is $82,782, 5% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in DeSoto?
The median home value in DeSoto is $319,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in DeSoto?
The median gross rent in DeSoto is $1,666 per month, about 39.6% of household income.
Is DeSoto, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%.
What is the median age in DeSoto?
The median age in DeSoto is 41.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in DeSoto?
The average commute to work in DeSoto is 31 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeSoto?
The unemployment rate in DeSoto is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeSoto?
30.1% of adults in DeSoto have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: