Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in ECSW Courtyard, Dallas

C+

31st of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

ECSW Courtyard is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (9 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
4,910
Median rent
$2,070
Median home value
$490,000
Household income
$70,200
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
21%
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What it's like to live in ECSW Courtyard

ECSW Courtyard is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly rented (79% of homes) and 17% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 31st of 53 areas in Dallas, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in ECSW Courtyard

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in ECSW Courtyard

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,070, 41% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

ECSW Courtyard report card

Each grade compares ECSW Courtyard 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 $2,070, homes cost 7.0x income.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $70,200, 6.8% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    55 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 29 min, 18% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    21% of homes owner-occupied.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

ECSW Courtyard compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%22 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%10 points lower than Dallas (23%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 13%9 points higher than Dallas (4.4%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%22 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Home value to income: 7.0x54% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Median rent: $2,07041% higher than Dallas ($1,472)

Closest public schools

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

  • CJackson ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD1.5 mi
  • CFrankford MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD0.6 mi
  • BPearce High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in ECSW Courtyard

Median rent in ECSW Courtyard is $2,070 a month, 41% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $490,000, 53% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,516 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent41% higher than Dallas$2,070$1,472$1,403
Median home value53% higher than Dallas$490,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income54% higher than Dallas7.0x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Dallas62%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than Dallas21%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Dallas10%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas199619811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,516
Mortgage payment
$2,682
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,070

Based on a $490,000 home in ECSW Courtyard, 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$70,200$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Dallas6.8%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Dallas12%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Dallas60%38%34%
Average commute12% higher than Dallas29 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Dallas18%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit9 points higher than Dallas13%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Dallas92%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in ECSW Courtyard

Under 1815%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6424%
65 and over29%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black9.6%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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. CGruene LeafNew Braunfels
  2. B-SilverstoneHouston
  3. B-Southwest AddisonAddison

Questions about ECSW Courtyard

Is ECSW Courtyard a good place to live?

ECSW Courtyard is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 31st of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in ECSW Courtyard?

Median rent in ECSW Courtyard is $2,070 a month, 41% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $490,000, 53% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 7.0x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve ECSW Courtyard?

The closest rated public schools are Jackson Elementary (elementary, rated C), Frankford Middle (middle, rated C) 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 3 Census block groups closest to the ECSW Courtyard 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.