Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County
Living in Wheatley Place Historic District, Dallas
40th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-
Wheatley Place Historic District is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (13 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.4 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 6,350
- Median rent
- $1,320
- Median home value
- $203,000
- Household income
- $58,700
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 60%
What it's like to live in Wheatley Place Historic District
Wheatley Place Historic District is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 6,400 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 40th of 53 areas in Dallas, which grades C- overall.
Pros of living in Wheatley Place Historic District
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,320, 10% lower than the Dallas median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Wheatley Place Historic District
- Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across Dallas.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Wheatley Place Historic District report card
Each grade compares Wheatley Place 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 B-
Median rent $1,320, homes cost 3.5x income.
62 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $58,700, 12% unemployed.
14 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
61 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 577 violent crimes per 100k, 3,077 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 25 min, 7.3% work from home.
69 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
13% have a bachelor’s degree.
13 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
23% of adults uninsured.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
60% of homes owner-occupied.
17 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
86% of homes have broadband.
25 of 100 vs TX areas
Wheatley Place Historic District compared with Dallas
Better than Dallas
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 60%17 points higher than Dallas (42%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%16 points lower than Dallas (52%)
- Home value to income: 3.5x24% lower than Dallas (4.5x)
Worse than Dallas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%25 points lower than Dallas (38%)
- Median household income: $58,70017% lower than Dallas ($70,518)
- Unemployment rate: 12%7 points higher than Dallas (4.9%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BCharles Rice Learning CenterElementary, Dallas ISD0.7 mi
- BDr Martin Luther King Jr Arts AcademyMiddle, Dallas ISD1.2 mi
- BLincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High SchHigh, Dallas ISD0.4 mi
Cost of living in Wheatley Place Historic District
Median rent in Wheatley Place Historic District is $1,320 a month, 10% lower than the Dallas median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $203,000, 37% lower than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,333 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent10% lower than Dallas | $1,320 | $1,472 | $1,403 |
| Median home value37% lower than Dallas | $203,000 | $320,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income24% lower than Dallas | 3.5x | 4.5x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than Dallas | 36% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Dallas | 60% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points higher than Dallas | 16% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas | 1957 | 1981 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,111
- Property tax
- $222
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,320
Based on a $203,000 home in Wheatley Place 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
| Measure | Here | Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income17% lower than Dallas | $58,700 | $70,518 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate7 points higher than Dallas | 12% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line2 points lower than Dallas | 15% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Dallas | 13% | 38% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Dallas | 25 min | 26 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points lower than Dallas | 7.3% | 16% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Dallas | 4.0% | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Dallas | 86% | 91% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Wheatley Place Historic District
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Dallas
- 1A+West End Historic DistrictMedian rent $2,090
- 2A+Cypress WatersMedian rent $1,760
- 3A+Roseland CommmunityMedian rent $2,020
- 4ALakewoodMedian rent $2,400
- 5AHarwood DistrictMedian rent $2,280
- 6AKnoxMedian rent $2,220
- 7APrestonwoodMedian rent $1,530
- 8AUptownMedian rent $2,280
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- CCentral AmarilloAmarillo
- D+Angel's TriangleEl Paso
- D+La Villita EstatesDonna
Questions about Wheatley Place Historic District
Is Wheatley Place Historic District a good place to live?
Wheatley Place Historic District is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Wheatley Place Historic District?
Median rent in Wheatley Place Historic District is $1,320 a month, 10% lower than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $203,000, 37% lower than the Dallas median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.
What schools serve Wheatley Place Historic District?
The closest rated public schools are Charles Rice Learning Center (elementary, rated B), Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy (middle, rated B) and Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High Sch (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 Wheatley Place 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.