Living in Cedar Hill, TX
Suburb in Texas
Cedar Hill is a suburb in Texas, home to about 49,000 people, with 5.1 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Cedar Hill a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 21 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: DAL is 19 mi away
- Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Big job market: about 5.1 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 95°F
- Few dog parks: 4 within 9 mi
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
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Key facts
Living in Cedar Hill: common questions
What is the cost of living in Cedar Hill?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $280k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Cedar Hill?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.8% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Cedar Hill safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill has mild winters: winter days average around 60°F and summer days around 95°F.
Does Cedar Hill get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from heat waves, flooding and hail: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.21 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Cedar Hill?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 19 mi away.
How Cedar Hill scores
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