Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Sunset Acres, Dallas

D-

48th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Sunset Acres is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 11,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy2.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.6 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
11,670
Median rent
$1,510
Median home value
$331,000
Household income
$72,700
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
38%
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What it's like to live in Sunset Acres

Sunset Acres is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 11,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for Sunset Acres is D-. That puts it 48th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Sunset Acres

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Sunset Acres

  • Higher unemployment. 8.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across Dallas.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sunset Acres report card

Each grade compares Sunset Acres 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 $1,510, homes cost 4.6x income.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $72,700, 8.5% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 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.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 28 min, 16% work from home.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    38% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Sunset Acres compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%10 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Vacant homes: 1.3%8 points lower than Dallas (9.5%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 12%7 points higher than Dallas (4.4%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%17 points higher than Dallas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%4 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Average commute: 28 min10% higher than Dallas (26 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FJames R Bilhartz Jr ElementaryElementary, Duncanville ISD1.8 mi
  • CG W Kennemer MiddleMiddle, Duncanville ISD2.5 mi
  • BDuncanville High SchoolHigh, Duncanville ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Sunset Acres

Median rent in Sunset Acres is $1,510 a month, about the same as the Dallas median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $331,000, about the same as the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,262 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Dallas$1,510$1,472$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Dallas$331,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Dallas4.6x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Dallas69%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Dallas38%42%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Dallas1.3%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas200919811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,262
Mortgage payment
$1,812
Property tax
$450
Median rent, for comparison
$1,510

Based on a $331,000 home in Sunset Acres, 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 income3% higher than Dallas$72,700$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Dallas8.5%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Dallas12%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Dallas49%38%34%
Average commute10% higher than Dallas28 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Dallas16%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Dallas12%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Dallas94%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sunset Acres

Under 1825%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6429%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black31%
Asian3.7%
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. C-South TempleTemple
  2. D-Central WeatherfordWeatherford
  3. DChestnut SpringsSan Antonio

Questions about Sunset Acres

Is Sunset Acres a good place to live?

Sunset Acres is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 11,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Sunset Acres?

Renters in Sunset Acres pay a median of $1,510 a month, about the same as the Dallas median. The median home is worth $331,000, 3% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Sunset Acres?

The closest rated public schools are James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary (elementary, rated F), G W Kennemer Middle (middle, rated C) and Duncanville High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Sunset Acres 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.