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What are the crime rate and median income in DeSoto, TX?
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people in DeSoto, 18% lower than the rate across Texas (3.4). The median household income is $82,782 and the median home value is $319,400. Population: about 56,211 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in DeSoto?
DeSoto police recorded 161 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.8 for every 1,000 residents. That is 18% lower than the Texas rate (3.4), and 14% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 890 (15.7 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 169 were reported, the count is down 5%.
| Offense (2025) | DeSoto count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 161 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 23 | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 114 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 890 | 15.7 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 114 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 598 | 10.5 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 178 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in DeSoto changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 169 | 1,096 | 4 |
| 2022 | 185 | 1,127 | 4 |
| 2023 | 172 | 1,167 | 0 |
| 2024 | 190 | 942 | 1 |
| 2025 | 161 | 890 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the DeSoto Police Department's own reports.
How does DeSoto compare with Texas?
The median household income in DeSoto is $82,782, close to the Texas median ($78,476). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $319,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,666 a month. About 56,211 people live on 22 square miles of land, roughly 2,598 per square mile. The city lies in Dallas County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | DeSoto | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,211 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $82,782 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,666 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 69.6% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in DeSoto?
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in DeSoto?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in DeSoto city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near DeSoto?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 2 private schools within DeSoto. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Cedar Hill State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in DeSoto
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the DeSoto city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ezpawn (Desoto).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map inside the DeSoto city limits.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the DeSoto city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in DeSoto?
In 2025, DeSoto had 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (161 reported), 18% lower than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 15.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in DeSoto?
$82,782 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in DeSoto?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $319,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect DeSoto?
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High).
Nearby cities
Grand Prairie, TX (11 mi) · Dallas, TX (15 mi) · Mansfield, TX (15 mi) · Arlington, TX (17 mi) · Irving, TX (19 mi) · Mesquite, TX (20 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: Dallas County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place DeSoto city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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