Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,340
Population
47,684
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A family-friendly suburb just south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
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Commuter
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Lake
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Up-and-Coming
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Family-Friendly
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Cedar Hill is a small city situated along Joe Pool Lake about 17 miles southwest of Dallas and 30 miles southeast of Fort Worth. Proximity to the sprawling cities in the north means that development is coming fast to Cedar Hill, with a number of incredible upscale apartment communities springing up along U.S. Highway 67. Cedar Hill’s location is perfect to beat the Texas heat. With the lake forming its western border, you can find families and visitors gathered along the shores and at one of the state parks along the water almost any time of year. This is a convenient locale for anyone looking for an affordable rental that’s still close to the city. Commuters can be in the DFW area in just 15 minutes, making a trip for work or leisure easy.
Explore the City
State Flower Bluebonnets Grow Wild Throughout High Pointe in Cedar Hill TX
Stand In Line For Tasty Tacos at Fuel City in High Point in Cedar Hill TX
Take a Rest On Your Walk Through Cumberland Neighborhood in High Pointe in Cedar Hill TX
Westchester is full of subdivisions. Ranch style homes are very abundant in the neighborhood.
The rolling Hills of Cedar Hill showcase the landscape and appeal.
Family picnic and swimming at Cedar Hill State Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,114
Average: $97,080
Education
11,344
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,783
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cedar Hill has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar Hill, TX is $1,345 for one bedroom, $1,610 for two bedrooms, and $1,843 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Hill has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,345/month
694 Sq Ft
House
$2,588/month
2,084 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
495 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Newman International At Cedar Hill
Public
Grades PK-12
1,004 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Waterford Oaks Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
Newman International At Cedar Hill
Public
Grades PK-12
1,004 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
649 Students
Public
Grades 9
575 Students
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
Public
Grades 9-12
314 Students
Newman International At Cedar Hill
Public
Grades PK-12
1,004 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,197 Students
Public
Grades 9
575 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cedar Mountain Preserve
- Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
- Lester Lorch Park
- Cedar Hill State Park
- Windmill Hill Preserve
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.