Primary sources for Dallas, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Dallas, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Dallas, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Dallas, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Dallas, TX
Electricity rates in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX ranks 4 of 108 Texas cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (47%). Dallas, Texas has 1,299,553 residents in 528,038 households; 65.2% heat with electricity.
Households in Dallas, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Dallas on the map
Dallas County, with Dallas marked
Who supplies Dallas
Dallas County lists 6 utilities for Dallas, TX, a city of 1,299,553: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and Texas-New Mexico Power Co deliver power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Dallas County page.
Housing and heating in Dallas
Dallas, TX: 289,502 of 584,643 homes were built before 1980 and 140,916 in 2000 or later. Dallas, TX has 243,946 detached houses, 272,783 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 6,569 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Dallas, TX
% of homes by decade built, Dallas, TX
- 5pre-40
- 540s
- 1350s
- 1260s
- 1570s
- 1680s
- 1090s
- 1100s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Dallas, TX
| Dallas, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX, median year built | 1980 | 1982 | -2 years | 88 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, built before 1980 | 49.5% | 45.9% | +3.6 points | 20 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, built 2000 or later | 24.1% | 25.2% | -1.1 points | 87 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, detached houses | 41.7% | 52.1% | -10.4 points | 105 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 46.7% | 36.6% | +10.1 points | 4 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, mobile homes | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6 points | 81 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, renter households | 57.6% | 49.2% | +8.4 points | 8 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, median home value | $295,300 | $277,900 | +$17,400 | 44 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,403 | $1,469 | -$66 | 56 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, people per household | 2.43 | 2.65 | -0.22 | 96 of 108 |
Facts about Dallas
- Residents of Dallas, TX, ACS 2023
- 1,299,5533 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Dallas, TX
- $67,76066 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Dallas, TX
- 528,0382.46 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Dallas, TX
- 42.4%223,665 owners and 304,373 renter households
- Housing units in Dallas, TX
- 584,64356,605 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Dallas, TX
- 65.2%344,045 of 528,038 homes
- Land area of Dallas, TX
- 339.7 sq mi3,825.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Dallas, TX
- 2.9%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $67,760 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Dallas, TX
- 136NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 10.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Dallas, TX
- 1980289,502 of 584,643 homes (49.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Dallas, TX
- $295,300$1,403 gross rent a month, 5.70% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Dallas
Compare Dallas with nearby cities
| City near Dallas, TX | Distance from Dallas | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 1,299,553 | $67,760 | 1980 | $295,300 | 136 | 14.0% |
| Mesquite, TX | 10.8 mi east | 148,848 (-1,150,705) | $71,843 (+$4,083) | 1983 (+3 yr) | $226,500 (-$68,800) | 88 (-48) | 8.5% (-5.5 pts) |
| Garland, TX | 11.3 mi northeast | 245,298 (-1,054,255) | $74,717 (+$6,957) | 1978 (-2 yr) | $248,900 (-$46,400) | 141 (+5) | 11.6% (-2.4 pts) |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 11.3 mi northwest | 36,254 (-1,263,299) | $87,702 (+$19,942) | 1993 (+13 yr) | $322,000 (+$26,700) | 204 (+68) | 17.6% (+3.7 pts) |
| Irving, TX | 12.6 mi west | 255,036 (-1,044,517) | $79,641 (+$11,881) | 1986 (+6 yr) | $287,300 (-$8,000) | 198 (+62) | 17.3% (+3.3 pts) |
| Richardson, TX | 12.8 mi north | 118,269 (-1,181,284) | $96,257 (+$28,497) | 1985 (+5 yr) | $405,600 (+$110,300) | 170 (+34) | 23.2% (+9.2 pts) |
Who lives in Dallas: income, cars, homes
Dallas, TX homes: 230,437 have 3+ bedrooms, 188,113 none or one, median 4.6 rooms. In Dallas, TX, 48,246 households own no vehicle and 253,863 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Dallas, TX, 146,502 of 289,782 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 243,661 households moved in since 2018 and 73,840 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 220,591 residents of Dallas, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.4. Of 656,657 workers in Dallas, TX, 91,766 work from home, 450,108 drive alone, 15,351 ride transit and 14,338 walk. In Dallas, TX, 130,735 of 528,038 households earn under $35,000, 159,459 $35,000-$75,000, 138,599 $75,000-$150,000 and 99,245 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Dallas, TX
| Dallas, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX, households under $35,000 | 24.8% | 40 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, households $150,000 or more | 18.8% | 53 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, residents below poverty | 17.2% | 34 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, median age | 33.4 | 78 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 39.4% | 108 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, households without a vehicle | 9.1% | 6 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.1% | 107 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, workers at home | 14.0% | 38 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, cost-burdened renters | 50.6% | 48 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, moved in since 2018 | 46.1% | 30 of 108 |
| Dallas, TX, moved in before 2000 | 14.0% | 59 of 108 |
Outage risk around Dallas
Dallas, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 123 wind and 13 tornado, 10.5 per 100,000 residents of 1,299,553. Top gust near Dallas, TX: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Dallas, TX: $2.0B.
Reports within 15 miles of Dallas, TX
wind and tornado reports, Dallas, TX
- 14'15
- 13'16
- 9'17
- 7'18
- 32'19
- 6'20
- 6'21
- 14'22
- 9'23
- 14'24
- 12'25
| Dallas, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX, 2015 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Dallas, TX, 2016 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Dallas, TX, 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Dallas, TX, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Dallas, TX, 2019 | 27 | 5 | 32 |
| Dallas, TX, 2020 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Dallas, TX, 2021 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Dallas, TX, 2022 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Dallas, TX, 2023 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Dallas, TX, 2024 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Dallas, TX, 2025 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
Cost of living with electricity in Dallas
Dallas, TX: 528,038 households at $1,753 a year per home for electricity (Dallas County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $925.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,198 a year per household.
| Group in Dallas, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Dallas, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX, all households | 528,038 | $1,753 | $925.7 million | 2.59% |
| Dallas, TX, homeowners | 223,665 | $2,179 | $487.4 million | 3.22% |
| Dallas, TX, renters | 304,373 | $1,318 | $401.2 million | 1.95% |
Analyst note on Dallas
Dallas, TX counts 1,299,553 residents in 528,038 households, on 339.7 square miles. Household income in Dallas, TX is $67,760; 223,665 of its 528,038 households own. 344,045 of the 528,038 occupied homes in Dallas, TX heat with electricity.
Dallas, TX has 584,643 housing units, 56,605 of them vacant or seasonal. Dallas, TX ranks 6 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (9.1%). Dallas, TX ranks 8 of 108 Texas cities for the share of renter households (58%).
Dallas, TX ranks 18 of 108 Texas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1980).
ZIP codes in Dallas
| ZIP area touching Dallas, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Dallas | Share of Dallas's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 75217 (Dallas, TX) | 96.2% | 7.9% |
| 75241 (Dallas, TX) | 94.0% | 7.0% |
| 75211 (Dallas, TX) | 96.6% | 4.9% |
| 75216 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 4.4% |
| 75236 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| 75253 (Dallas, TX) | 89.2% | 3.9% |
| 75229 (Dallas, TX) | 99.0% | 3.6% |
| 75227 (Dallas, TX) | 99.9% | 3.4% |
| 75220 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 3.3% |
| 75228 (Dallas, TX) | 98.8% | 3.3% |
| 75212 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| 75243 (Dallas, TX) | 96.2% | 2.6% |
| 75232 (Dallas, TX) | 90.3% | 2.3% |
| 75215 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| 75248 (Dallas, TX) | 99.7% | 2.2% |
| 75214 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| 75230 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 2.1% |
| 75218 (Dallas, TX) | 99.6% | 2.0% |
| 75235 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 2.0% |
| 75237 (Dallas, TX) | 99.8% | 2.0% |
| 75247 (Dallas, TX) | 99.7% | 1.9% |
| 75238 (Dallas, TX) | 99.6% | 1.9% |
| 75208 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| 75224 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 75287 (Dallas, TX) | 99.6% | 1.6% |
| 75231 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 1.6% |
| 75249 (Dallas, TX) | 97.3% | 1.6% |
| 75252 (Dallas, TX) | 99.1% | 1.5% |
| 75203 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| 75206 (Dallas, TX) | 99.6% | 1.2% |
| 75207 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 75240 (Dallas, TX) | 98.6% | 1.1% |
| 75233 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 75209 (Dallas, TX) | 95.2% | 1.0% |
| 75223 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.9% |
| 75225 (Dallas, TX) | 62.6% | 0.9% |
| 75051 (Dallas, TX) | 21.8% | 0.8% |
| 75254 (Dallas, TX) | 79.9% | 0.8% |
| 75204 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| 75210 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| 75244 (Dallas, TX) | 49.4% | 0.7% |
| 75219 (Dallas, TX) | 96.9% | 0.7% |
| 75201 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 75226 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.3% |
| 75202 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.2% |
| 75251 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.2% |
| 75246 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
| 75390 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 75270 (Dallas, TX) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Dallas
Dallas: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Dallas, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Dallas County lists 6 utilities.
Dallas: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Dallas, TX: rank 3 of 108 by its 1,299,553 residents, rank 66 of 108 by $67,760 median income.
Dallas: how many homes heat with electricity?
Dallas, TX: 344,045 of 528,038 occupied homes, 65.2%; Dallas County 62.2%.
Dallas: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.9% of the $67,760 median income in Dallas, TX.
Dallas: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Dallas, TX may be closed.
Dallas: damaging storms reported nearby?
136 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Dallas, TX, 2015 to 2025, 10.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Dallas?
Dallas, TX: median home built 1980; 289,502 of 584,643 homes (49.5%) predate 1980, 243,946 are detached and 272,783 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Dallas, TX?
230,437 of 584,643 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.6 rooms.
How many Dallas, TX households have no car?
48,246 households; 253,863 have two or more.
How many Dallas, TX renters struggle with rent?
146,502 of 289,782 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.