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Population

51,478

Population

DeSoto has a population of 51,478 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has increased by 2,431 people (5%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are positive. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Euless or Grapevine, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 1,943 and a growth of 3,275 people, respectively (3.8% and 7.1% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$59,260

Median Household Income

The DeSoto median household income is $59,260 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has increased by $303 (0.5%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in DeSoto is lower than in Maypearl($60,789), but greater than in Lewisville($57,267). The median household income in Texasis $53,207 (10.2% lower than in DeSoto)

Median Property Value

$149,100

Median Property Value

The median property value in DeSoto is $149,100 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $141,700 (making an increase of $7,400 or 5.2% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in The Colonyis $149,200, in Farmers Branch— $145,700. Median property value in Texas is $136,000

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in DeSoto is 8.8%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Roanoke, 8.8% of the population live below the poverty line, in Farmers Branch— 8.7%. The poverty rate in Texasis 13.45%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in DeSoto is slightly better than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$931

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in DeSoto is $931 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $893/mo (-4.3%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Texasis lower at $882 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Waxahachiepay $932/mo, in Irving— $922/mo.

Rent Burden

33.2%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in DeSoto is 33.2% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in DeSoto is higher than in the state of Texas, where the rent burden is 29.3%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 33.3% in Lancaster, and in Italy— 32.9%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

35.3%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

35.3% of housing units in DeSoto are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 33.2%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in DeSoto than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Richland Hills(35.3%), Lake Dallas(34.3%).

Renter Occupied Households

6,759

Renter Occupied Households

There are 6,759 renter occupied households in DeSoto (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 2% (6,759 households in 2016 vs. 6,627 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 7,026 households in Allen, 5,662 units in Hurst.

Evictions

There were 94 evictions reported in DeSoto in 2016.

Here are how many evictions were made in nearby cities in 2016 : 97 evictions from housing were made in Mansfield, 80 in Ennis. Reasons for evictions can be different-code violations, violations of the terms of the lease, etc. But often the main reason is the failure to pay the rent on time. That is why a large number of evictions (especially when there is a tendency to increase this number) may indicate a deterioration of the economy.

Eviction Filings

959.51

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the DeSoto in 2016 is 959.51.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, DeSoto has less eviction cases than Frisco(996.31 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Bedford(763.87 filings).

Top Names

The most popular names in DeSoto

Charles Johnson — 14 persons

Robert Smith — 12 persons

Jose Martinez — 10 persons

James Smith — 10 persons

Mary Johnson — 10 persons

Michael Johnson — 10 persons

James Williams — 10 persons

Larry Williams — 9 persons

Willie Jones — 8 persons

Willie Smith — 8 persons

Christopher Smith — 8 persons

Mary Smith — 8 persons

John Johnson — 7 persons

Larry Washington — 7 persons

James Thomas — 7 persons

Christopher Williams — 7 persons

Alicia Johnson — 7 persons

Jonathan Smith — 7 persons

Pamela Jones — 6 persons

Sharon Smith — 6 persons

Charles Jones — 6 persons

Charles Williams — 6 persons

Angela Brown — 6 persons

Maria Lopez — 6 persons

Sharon Williams — 6 persons

Sandra Williams — 6 persons

Kimberly Brown — 6 persons

Willie Howard — 6 persons

Eric Smith — 6 persons

Robert Jones — 6 persons

Charles Carr — 6 persons

George Davis — 6 persons

Kenneth Johnson — 6 persons

James Jackson — 6 persons

James Jones — 6 persons

Tonya Johnson — 5 persons

Linda Brown — 5 persons

Christopher Johnson — 5 persons

Jose Munoz — 5 persons

Bobby Williams — 5 persons

Christopher Jones — 5 persons

Raymond Williams — 5 persons

Anthony Williams — 5 persons

James Johnson — 5 persons

Carolyn Johnson — 5 persons

Mary Carr — 5 persons

Robert Moore — 5 persons

David Williams — 5 persons

Paula Johnson — 5 persons

Patricia Jones — 5 persons

Pamela Walker — 5 persons

James Taylor — 5 persons

Jennifer Smith — 5 persons

Barbara Williams — 5 persons

Karen Henry — 5 persons

Brenda Johnson — 5 persons

Sonya Johnson — 5 persons

Patricia Ford — 5 persons

William Rhodes — 5 persons

Charles Taylor — 5 persons

Richard Jones — 5 persons

Beverly Johnson — 5 persons

Betty Johnson — 5 persons

Linda Jones — 5 persons

Derrick Williams — 5 persons

Willie Johnson — 5 persons

Jose Hernandez — 5 persons

Linda Walker — 5 persons

James Harris — 5 persons

Maria Rodriguez — 5 persons

David Jones — 5 persons

Willie Walker — 5 persons

Keith Johnson — 5 persons

William Jones — 5 persons

Barbara Ross — 5 persons

Philip Jones — 5 persons

Michael Thomas — 5 persons

Tiffany Jones — 5 persons

Gloria Williams — 5 persons

Shirley Williams — 5 persons

Marcus Williams — 5 persons

Karen Jones — 5 persons

Cynthia Johnson — 5 persons

Jean Wilson — 5 persons

Kevin Moore — 5 persons

Shirley Owens — 5 persons

Jose Garcia — 5 persons

Melvin Brown — 5 persons

Edward Perry — 5 persons

Robert Walker — 5 persons

Robert Johnson — 5 persons

Christine Jones — 5 persons

Joyce Simpson — 5 persons

Corey Jones — 4 persons

Linda Patterson — 4 persons

Kenneth Washington — 4 persons

Tracy Robinson — 4 persons

Cynthia Brown — 4 persons

Courtney Allen — 4 persons

Christopher Brown — 4 persons

DeSoto Rent Values

We've collected Fair Rent Values from the HUD for all the ZIP codes within the city. The table below shows the average fair rent values. This data can be useful when you're moving to a new place

Year	0 Bedrooms	1 Bedroom	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	4 Bedrooms
2,021	$1,070	$1,170	$1,400	$1,810	$2,390
2,020	$1,000	$1,140	$1,370	$1,800	$2,360
2,019	$870	$1,030	$1,250	$1,660	$2,160
2,018	$770	$930	$1,140	$1,530	$1,960
2,017	$710	$850	$1,050	$1,420	$1,820
2,016	$660	$790	$980	$1,330	$1,680

DeSoto, TX People Search

Population

DeSoto has a population of 51,478 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Race and Ethnicity

Median Household Income

The DeSoto median household income is $59,260 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in DeSoto is $149,100 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in DeSoto is $931 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in DeSoto is 33.2% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

35.3% of housing units in DeSoto are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 6,759 renter occupied households in DeSoto (2016).

Evictions

There were 94 evictions reported in DeSoto in 2016.

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the DeSoto in 2016 is 959.51.

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Top Names

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DeSoto ZIP code

DeSoto Rent Values

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