Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Cutter Hill, Dallas

B+

17th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Cutter Hill is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Errands and things to do scores low (17 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library4.1 mi

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

Population
2,090
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$609,000
Household income
$135,900
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in Cutter Hill

Cutter Hill is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1987, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for Cutter Hill is B+. That puts it 17th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Cutter Hill

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $135,900, 93% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Cutter Hill

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 30 minutes, against 26 for Dallas as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Cutter Hill report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,620, homes cost 4.5x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $135,900, 6.2% unemployed.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 20% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    51% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.6% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Cutter Hill compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Median household income: $135,90093% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 24%27 points lower than Dallas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%21 points higher than Dallas (42%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Homes with broadband internet: 84%7 points lower than Dallas (91%)
  • Average commute: 30 min17% higher than Dallas (26 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than Dallas (4.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHerfurth ElementaryElementary, Garland ISD2.3 mi
  • AMaurine Cain MiddleMiddle, Rockwall ISD3.1 mi
  • ARockwall-Heath High SchoolHigh, Rockwall ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Cutter Hill

Median rent in Cutter Hill is $1,620 a month, 10% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $609,000, 90% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,934 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent10% higher than Dallas$1,620$1,472$1,403
Median home value90% higher than Dallas$609,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Dallas4.5x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Dallas24%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Dallas64%42%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than Dallas0%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas198719811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,934
Mortgage payment
$3,333
Property tax
$601
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $609,000 home in Cutter Hill, 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 income93% higher than Dallas$135,900$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Dallas6.2%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Dallas2.1%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than Dallas51%38%34%
Average commute17% higher than Dallas30 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Dallas20%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Dallas0%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Dallas84%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Cutter Hill

Under 1823%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6450%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White85%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black7.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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. B+Central NorthlakeNorthlake
  2. ACreekside at RidgeviewAllen
  3. ANorth NorthlakeNorthlake

Questions about Cutter Hill

Is Cutter Hill a good place to live?

Cutter Hill is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Cutter Hill?

Renters in Cutter Hill pay a median of $1,620 a month, 10% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $609,000, 90% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Cutter Hill?

The closest rated public schools are Herfurth Elementary (elementary, rated B), Maurine Cain Middle (middle, rated A) and Rockwall-Heath High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Cutter Hill 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.