The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75216 sells for about $250,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.28% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 75216 — Dallas
The 75216 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following years of rapid appreciation. High interest rates and affordability constraints are driving a slight decline in year-over-year pricing, while inventory remains tight. Market activity is primarily focused on entry-level single-family homes.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing opportunities within the Dallas city limits.
Median prices moved down 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75216, Dallas County TX
Crime rates in 75216 remain higher than the Dallas city average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for local law enforcement.
Schools serving the area are part of the Dallas Independent School District, with most campuses receiving lower-than-average performance ratings from state accountability metrics.
The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high-wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dallas employment core and ongoing residential infill development, though large-scale commercial infrastructure remains limited within the ZIP boundaries.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents typically commute via I-35E or I-45 toward Downtown Dallas, with average commute times reflecting typical urban congestion patterns.
The area features several community parks and proximity to the Trinity River corridor, though major regional shopping and entertainment hubs are located outside the immediate ZIP boundaries.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of the housing stock occupied by renters and limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Dallas-Fort Worth labor market, with residents commuting to major employment centers in the city core and surrounding suburbs.
The area is served by DART bus routes, providing connectivity to the broader Dallas transit network and light rail stations.
Development is largely characterized by small-scale residential infill and the rehabilitation of older housing stock.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district taxation; no special utility districts are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 75216 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Over Texas4.316.1 mi
- Traders Village Grand Prairie4.514.4 mi
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark4.413.3 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Arlington4.116.8 mi
- Cidercade Dallas4.77.5 mi
- AT&T Stadium4.717.1 mi
- Six Flags Over Texas4.316.1 mi
- American Airlines Center4.66 mi
- Globe Life Field4.716.6 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.34.9 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.79.7 mi
- The Dallas World Aquarium4.45.6 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.52.7 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.75.8 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.76 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.75.8 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.75.8 mi
- Fair Park4.55.8 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.65.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions4.55.4 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.79.7 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.52.7 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.76 mi
- Fair Park4.55.8 mi
- Cedar Ridge Preserve4.810 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.411.9 mi
- Dallas Country Club4.69.2 mi
- Tenison Park Golf Course47.5 mi
- Stevens Park Golf Course4.24.5 mi
- Brook Hollow Golf Club4.69.7 mi
- NorthPark Center4.611.6 mi
- Town East Mall4.212.7 mi
- Dallas Farmers Market4.55.2 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.56.1 mi
- Highland Park Village4.69.2 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.118.9 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.410.1 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.418.5 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW419.4 mi
- The Club DFW3.919.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large regional park featuring trails, sports fields, and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Governs Edmonds Ranch
Governs Del Webb at Legacy Hills
Governs Benson Place
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