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Dallas, Texas · ZIP 75238

Dallas — ZIP 75238

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Dallas (75238) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Dallas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $645K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index27/100
Typical home value$645K
Median rent$1,303/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

$645K

Median Rent

$1,303/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

13,568

Violent Crime

1,800

Property Crime

11,768

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dallas County, Texas (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
WHITE ROCK ELPK–05868
78%
75%
LAKE HIGHLANDS ELPK–05704
60%
71%
WALLACE ELPK–05654
42%
49%
NORTHLAKE ELPK–05414
38%
47%
LAKE HIGHLANDS MIDDLE06–081,114
36%
59%
LAKE HIGHLANDS H S09–122,972
33%
45%
PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY AT HIGHLAND MEADOWSPK–05676
16%
22%

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

33,439

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

35.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 75238 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 75238 has a school score of 66/100. 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 75238 is approximately $645K. 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 75238 in Dallas has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.