Question 1

Is 75243 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75243 in Dallas has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Dallas city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 75243 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 75243?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75243 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 75243. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 75243 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Dallas. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 75243?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 75243 is approximately $305K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 75243 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 75243 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 75243 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 75243 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Dallas. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 75243 scores similarly to the middle tier of Dallas neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
RICHLAND COLLEGIATE H S OF MATH SCIENCE ENGINEERIN	12–12	—	—	—
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - DALLAS	KG–12	—	—	—
FOREST MEADOW MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
FORESTRIDGE EL	PK–06	—	—	—
HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNET	PK–06	—	—	—
LIBERTY J H	07–08	—	—	—
MOSS HAVEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SKYVIEW EL	PK–05	—	—	—
STULTS ROAD EL	PK–05	—	—	—
AIKIN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FOREST LANE ACADEMY	PK–05	—	—	—
AUDELIA CREEK EL	PK–06	—	—	—