Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
DeSoto
DeSoto, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,278
Population
54,564
Renter Mix
34% Rent
DFW commuters will love their (easy) route from DeSoto!
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This all-American city was first settled in 1847. Today, DeSoto is an up-and-coming suburb of Dallas boasting a large park system and a community cultural arts program.
Avid hikers (or those who enjoy a brisk hike) will find solace on the Roy Orr Trail. With almost four miles of trail, you’ll be walking among the natural beauty of the Tenmile Creek.
Living in a DeSoto apartment, you’ll be relieved at the convenience of getting into the DFW metro. Bordering Interstate 35E, renters can hop onto Interstate 20 or commute into Dallas in no time at all.
Explore the City
Kids can ride all day at DeSoto BMX Park.
Briarwood Park consists of two playgrounds, located at the corners of Laurel Springs and Sandy Creek Drives in Desoto.
Farmers Delite Farmers Market offers a wide range of unique honey options for DeSoto locals.
Some DeSoto locals prefer shopping at family owned spots such as Farmers Delite Farmers Market.
Explore DeSoto and discover all it has to offer.
Younger DeSoto residents enjoy the playground at Les Zeiger Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,610
Average: $94,609
Education
13,024
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,426
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Desoto has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in DeSoto, TX is $1,322 for a studio, $1,278 for one bedroom, $1,493 for two bedrooms, and $1,898 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in DeSoto has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,278/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$2,332/month
1,853 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,752/month
1,412 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly DeSoto, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
601 Students
Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy
Public
Grades K-8
179 Students
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Cockrell Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
756 Students
Public
Grades K-5
572 Students
Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy
Public
Grades K-8
179 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
439 Students
ILTEXAS Lancaster Desoto High School
Public
Grades 9-12
209 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,216 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
51 Students
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success)
Public
Grades 9-12
97 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Windmill Hill Preserve
- Cedar Mountain Preserve
- Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
- Cedar Hill State Park
- Cedar Ridge 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.