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Dallas, North Carolina · ZIP 28034

Dallas — ZIP 28034

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Dallas (28034) scores 86/100 — Excellent for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $289K.

86OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share2%
Property crime share98%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100
Avg math proficiency61%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$289K
Median rent$1,889/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$289K

Median Rent

$1,889/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,871

Violent Crime

1,027

Property Crime

3,844

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Gaston County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Gaston Early College High School09–13235
95%
95%
North Gaston High09–121,061
67%
42%
Carr ElementaryPK–05665
50%
33%
Costner ElementaryPK–05430
48%
43%
W C Friday Middle School06–08618
45%
42%
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences09–12174Not reported
90%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,470

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28034 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 28034 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28034 is approximately $289K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 28034 in Dallas has an overall NeighborScore of 86/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.