Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Swiss Avenue Historic District, Dallas

C+

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

Swiss Avenue Historic District is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 16,000 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 getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (8 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
15,990
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$577,000
Household income
$85,500
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Swiss Avenue Historic District

Swiss Avenue Historic District is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 16,000 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), a mix of owners and renters and 18% of households with children.

Our grade for Swiss Avenue Historic District is C+. That puts it 31st of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Swiss Avenue Historic District

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Swiss Avenue Historic District

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

Swiss Avenue Historic District report card

Each grade compares Swiss Avenue Historic District 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 $1,460, homes cost 6.7x income.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $85,500, 6.0% unemployed.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 25 min, 20% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    44% have a bachelor’s degree.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

Swiss Avenue Historic District compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Median household income: $85,50021% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 44%6 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 9.1%5 points higher than Dallas (4.4%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Home value to income: 6.7x48% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Vacant homes: 18%9 points higher than Dallas (9.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWilliam Lipscomb ElementaryElementary, Dallas ISD0.5 mi
  • BJ L Long MiddleMiddle, Dallas ISD0.8 mi
  • BWoodrow Wilson High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Swiss Avenue Historic District

Median rent in Swiss Avenue Historic District is $1,460 a month, about the same as the Dallas median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $577,000, 80% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,773 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Dallas$1,460$1,472$1,403
Median home value80% higher than Dallas$577,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income48% higher than Dallas6.7x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Dallas52%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Dallas43%42%63%
Vacant homes9 points higher than Dallas18%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas196319811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,773
Mortgage payment
$3,158
Property tax
$615
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $577,000 home in Swiss Avenue Historic District, 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 income21% higher than Dallas$85,500$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Dallas6.0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Dallas15%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Dallas44%38%34%
Average commute4% lower than Dallas25 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Dallas20%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Dallas9.1%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Swiss Avenue Historic District

Under 1817%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6444%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black16%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race2.4%

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+West GrapevineGrapevine
  2. C+Northeast BeltonBelton
  3. B-LazybrookHouston

Questions about Swiss Avenue Historic District

Is Swiss Avenue Historic District a good place to live?

Swiss Avenue Historic District is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 16,000 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 getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Swiss Avenue Historic District?

Renters in Swiss Avenue Historic District pay a median of $1,460 a month, about the same as the Dallas median. The median home is worth $577,000, 80% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 6.7x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Swiss Avenue Historic District?

The closest rated public schools are William Lipscomb Elementary (elementary, rated B), J L Long Middle (middle, rated B) and Woodrow Wilson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 15 Census block groups closest to the Swiss Avenue Historic District 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.