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DeSoto, Texas

city · Dallas County

At a glance

56,211
Population
$319,400
Median home value (all homes)
5% above U.S. median
$324,582
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,666/mo
Median rent
24% above U.S. median
$82,782
Median household income
5% above U.S. median
30.8 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
71.02%
Locations with fiber available
8.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost1% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates92.2%
College graduates30.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city DeSoto Economic Development Corp
DeSoto Development Corporation is a DeSoto, Texas-based economic development organization. It provides business support and connects companies with financing, incentive programs, sites and properties, and workforce resources to help DeSoto's business community grow.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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