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About
Life in Addison
If you're considering a move to Addison, understand that you're not moving to a quiet residential town—you're moving to a compact urban hub that punches well above its weight for a place with just over 16,000 residents. The daytime population swells to over 120,000 thanks to major corporate headquarters like Mary Kay, Wingstop, Daseke, and Dresser, which means the job market here is genuinely strong, with unemployment sitting at 4.2% and plenty of office space attracting companies across sectors. Housing runs around $482,000 for a median home and $1,784 for rent, which is reasonable for the Dallas metro, though you're paying for proximity to jobs and the urban lifestyle rather than getting a deal.
Addison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
24.8%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Addison: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Addison, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.7%), and 20.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
8.1%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
8.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
59.2%
of households
Married Couples
20.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.60
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Addison
In Addison, rent runs 27% above the TX average, and home values are 70% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,041
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
18.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $499,576 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Addison and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dallas County, which includes Addison, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Addison: Dallas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dallas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Addison is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Addison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute21.6 min avg
How Addison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Addison, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 13 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Addison runs 28% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
422.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,059.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Addison Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Addison, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Addison is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Addison, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Addison is less than 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Addison has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.78" |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.37" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.56" |
| Apr | 75°F | 55°F | 3.52" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.22" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.48" |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 3.30" |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 5.26" |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.04" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 3.37" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Addison
Addison has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Methodist Hospital for Surgery
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dallas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Plano
Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Plano
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Addison
Addison's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 63.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Addison
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
5.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
10.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 96 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Addison
Addison has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (96 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayCities Near Addison
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Addison?
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Addison FAQ
Is Addison, Texas affordable?⌄
Addison's median rent is $1,784/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $73,854/year. Median home value is $482,000.
Is Addison, Texas safe?⌄
Addison's violent crime rate was 422 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4060 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Addison, Texas?⌄
Dallas County, which includes Addison, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Addison, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Addison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,784/month and median household income is $73,854/year. The median home value is $482,000. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Addison, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Addison is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from