Living in DeSoto, TX
Suburb in Texas
DeSoto is a suburb in Texas, home to about 56,000 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.
Is DeSoto a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 24 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: DAL is 17 mi away
- Big job market: about 5.1 million people live within 31 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.9× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 95°F
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 2 within 9 mi
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Key facts
Living in DeSoto: common questions
What is the cost of living in DeSoto?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $323k, 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 DeSoto?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.86% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is DeSoto safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (0.9× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in DeSoto?
DeSoto has mild winters: winter days average around 59°F and summer days around 95°F.
Does DeSoto get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, heat waves and hail: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.23 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to DeSoto?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 17 mi away.
How DeSoto scores
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