Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Downtown PID, Dallas

B-

24th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Downtown PID is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 7,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.2 mi

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

Population
7,030
Median rent
$1,790
Median home value
$582,000
Household income
$69,200
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
6.5%
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What it's like to live in Downtown PID

Downtown PID is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 7,000 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly rented (94% of homes) and 5% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 24th of 53 areas in Dallas, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Downtown PID

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Downtown PID

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,790, 22% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Downtown PID report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,790, homes cost 8.4x income.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $69,200, 7.8% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 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 23 min, 18% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    6.5% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Downtown PID compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%24 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 17%12 points higher than Dallas (4.4%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%10 points lower than Dallas (23%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 6.5%36 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Home value to income: 8.4x85% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Median rent: $1,79022% higher than Dallas ($1,472)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADowntown Montessori at Ida B Wells AcademyElementary, Dallas ISD0.5 mi
  • BBilly Earl Dade MiddleMiddle, Dallas ISD1.5 mi
  • BJames Madison High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Downtown PID

Median rent in Downtown PID is $1,790 a month, 22% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $582,000, 81% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,999 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent22% higher than Dallas$1,790$1,472$1,403
Median home value81% higher than Dallas$582,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income85% higher than Dallas8.4x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Dallas51%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than Dallas6.5%42%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Dallas15%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas198519811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,999
Mortgage payment
$3,186
Property tax
$814
Median rent, for comparison
$1,790

Based on a $582,000 home in Downtown PID, 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 incomeAbout the same as Dallas$69,200$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Dallas7.8%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Dallas22%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Dallas62%38%34%
Average commute9% lower than Dallas23 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Dallas18%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit12 points higher than Dallas17%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Dallas96%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Downtown PID

Under 184.5%
18 to 3454%
35 to 6436%
65 and over5.0%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black30%
Asian3.3%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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. BEast Farmers BranchFarmers Branch
  2. BLamar TerraceHouston
  3. C+Del Webb SweetgrassRosenberg

Questions about Downtown PID

Is Downtown PID a good place to live?

Downtown PID is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 7,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th 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 Downtown PID?

Median rent in Downtown PID is $1,790 a month, 22% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $582,000, 81% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 8.4x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Downtown PID?

The closest rated public schools are Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy (elementary, rated A), Billy Earl Dade Middle (middle, rated B) and James Madison High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Downtown PID 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.