Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Addison Circle, Dallas

A-

13th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Addison Circle is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 11,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
11,190
Median rent
$1,670
Median home value
$241,000
Household income
$81,800
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
11%
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What it's like to live in Addison Circle

Addison Circle is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 11,200 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly rented (89% of homes) and 9% of households with children.

Our grade for Addison Circle is A-. That puts it 13th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Addison Circle

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Addison Circle

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Addison Circle report card

Each grade compares Addison Circle with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,670, homes cost 2.9x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $81,800, 5.5% unemployed.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 577 violent crimes per 100k, 3,077 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 21% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    47% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    11% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Addison Circle compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%17 points lower than Dallas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x35% lower than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%11 points lower than Dallas (23%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 11%31 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Median rent: $1,67013% higher than Dallas ($1,472)
  • Vacant homes: 12%2 points higher than Dallas (9.5%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BPrestonwood ElementaryElementary, Richardson ISD1.1 mi
  • BParkhill Junior HighMiddle, Richardson ISD1.4 mi
  • BPearce High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Addison Circle

Median rent in Addison Circle is $1,670 a month, 13% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $67,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $241,000, 25% lower than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,569 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent13% higher than Dallas$1,670$1,472$1,403
Median home value25% lower than Dallas$241,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than Dallas2.9x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Dallas35%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than Dallas11%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Dallas12%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas199519811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,569
Mortgage payment
$1,319
Property tax
$250
Median rent, for comparison
$1,670

Based on a $241,000 home in Addison Circle, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median household income16% higher than Dallas$81,800$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Dallas5.5%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Dallas7.3%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Dallas47%38%34%
Average commute21% lower than Dallas20 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Dallas21%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Dallas3.0%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Dallas93%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Addison Circle

Under 1812%
18 to 3444%
35 to 6432%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black26%
Asian4.3%
Other or more than one race7.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Dallas

  1. 1A+West End Historic DistrictMedian rent $2,090
  2. 2A+Cypress WatersMedian rent $1,760
  3. 3A+Roseland CommmunityMedian rent $2,020
  4. 4ALakewoodMedian rent $2,400
  5. 5AHarwood DistrictMedian rent $2,280
  6. 6AKnoxMedian rent $2,220
  7. 7APrestonwoodMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8AUptownMedian rent $2,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ALong PlazaHouston
  2. B+Clear Lake CityHouston
  3. B+WoodshireHouston

Questions about Addison Circle

Is Addison Circle a good place to live?

Addison Circle is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 11,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Addison Circle?

Renters in Addison Circle pay a median of $1,670 a month, 13% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $241,000, 25% lower than the Dallas median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Addison Circle?

The closest rated public schools are Prestonwood Elementary (elementary, rated B), Parkhill Junior High (middle, rated B) and Pearce High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Addison Circle name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.