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What Is the Average Rent in DeSoto city, Texas?

$1,666/month 12.7%vs 2023 ($1,478)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in DeSoto city, Texas is $1,666/month (±$81), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $319,400 (±$12,377), and the median household income is $82,782/year. The unemployment rate in Dallas County, Texas was 3.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for DeSoto city, Texas

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,666
Median Home Value$319,400
Median Household Income$82,782
Total Housing Units20,693
Renter-Occupied Units6,288
Renter-Occupied Share30%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,867 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.9%

How does DeSoto city, Texas compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Texas.

Higher rent than 84% of cities in Texas · 192th of 1214

Cheapest: Loraine town($373)
Priciest: Rollingwood city($3,501)
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1Rollingwood city$3,501
1West University Place city$3,501
1Heath city$3,501
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192DeSoto city(you are here)$1,666
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1212Loraine town$373
1213Sebastian CDP$326
1214Paducah town$256

ZIP codes in DeSoto city

2 ZIP codes overlap DeSoto city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in DeSoto city, Texas?

The median gross rent in DeSoto city, Texas is $1,666/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in DeSoto city, Texas?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in DeSoto city, Texas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in DeSoto city, Texas?

The median home value in DeSoto city, Texas is $319,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in DeSoto city are rent-burdened?

In DeSoto city, Texas, 1,867 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in DeSoto city, Texas?

The median household income in DeSoto city, Texas is $82,782/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,666 has a margin of error of ±$81. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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