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About
Life in Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill is a solidly middle-class Dallas suburb that's become much more developed over the past two decades, so expect new retail, restaurants, and shopping centers alongside established neighborhoods. The median home price around $303,000 and median income near $101,900 reflect a stable, family-focused demographic—about 40% of households have kids under 18. The trade-off is that you're looking at a 32-minute average commute to get anywhere meaningful, and like most Dallas suburbs, you'll need a car for almost everything.
Cedar Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cedar Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cedar Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.9%), and 16.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.92
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 42% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Cedar Hill
In Cedar Hill, rent runs 42% above the TX average, and home values are 7% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,347
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $311,250 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Cedar Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cedar Hill is 0.9 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cedar Hill 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
Commute31.4 min avg
How Cedar Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cedar Hill, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 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 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cedar Hill runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
154.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,715.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill, 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
Cedar Hill is about 2% 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 Cedar Hill, 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
Cedar Hill is about 2% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cedar Hill has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 3.80" |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.66" |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 4.24" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.33" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.37" |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.12" |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 4.96" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.17" |
| Dec | 60°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cedar Hill
Uninsured
13.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cedar Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hickory Trail Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.3 mi away · Desoto
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
Psychiatric · 6.5 mi away · De Soto
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Dallas
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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cedar Hill (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Arlington
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Texas at Dallas
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,479 students · in-state tuition $26,324 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 620 students · in-state tuition $16,248 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,049 (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, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cedar Hill
Traphene Hickman Library
450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill
Cities Near Cedar Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cedar Hill FAQ
Is Cedar Hill, Texas affordable?⌄
Cedar Hill's median rent is $1,993/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $101,909/year. Median home value is $302,700.
Is Cedar Hill, Texas safe?⌄
Cedar Hill's violent crime rate was 155 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1716 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cedar Hill, Texas?⌄
Cedar Hill has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cedar Hill, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Cedar Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,993/month and median household income is $101,909/year. The median home value is $302,700. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cedar Hill, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Cedar Hill is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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