Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Whispering Hills, Dallas

C-

41st of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Whispering Hills is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (4 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
3,760
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$409,000
Household income
$107,800
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Whispering Hills

Whispering Hills is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 21% of households with children.

Our grade for Whispering Hills is C-. That puts it 41st of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Whispering Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,300, 12% lower than the Dallas median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $107,800, 53% higher than the Dallas median.
  • 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 Whispering Hills

  • Higher unemployment. 13% 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 heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Whispering Hills report card

Each grade compares Whispering Hills 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 $1,300, homes cost 3.8x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $107,800, 13% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    4 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 28 min, 30% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

Whispering Hills compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 25%27 points lower than Dallas (52%)
  • Median household income: $107,80053% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%18 points higher than Dallas (42%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Unemployment rate: 13%8 points higher than Dallas (4.9%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.4%4 points lower than Dallas (4.4%)
  • Average commute: 28 min9% higher than Dallas (26 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FForestridge ElementaryElementary, Richardson ISD0.2 mi
  • FLiberty Junior HighMiddle, Richardson ISD0.1 mi
  • BBerkner High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Whispering Hills

Median rent in Whispering Hills is $1,300 a month, 12% lower than the Dallas median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $409,000, 28% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,663 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent12% lower than Dallas$1,300$1,472$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Dallas$409,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Dallas3.8x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than Dallas25%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Dallas61%42%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Dallas8.2%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas198019811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,663
Mortgage payment
$2,239
Property tax
$424
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $409,000 home in Whispering Hills, 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 income53% higher than Dallas$107,800$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Dallas13%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Dallas3.8%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Dallas49%38%34%
Average commute9% higher than Dallas28 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Dallas30%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Dallas0.4%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Dallas95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Whispering Hills

Under 1820%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6447%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black38%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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-Hunt CrossingSan Antonio
  2. D+East Cedar HillCedar Hill
  3. CThe W'sFrisco

Questions about Whispering Hills

Is Whispering Hills a good place to live?

Whispering Hills is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Whispering Hills?

Renters in Whispering Hills pay a median of $1,300 a month, 12% lower than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $409,000, 28% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Whispering Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Forestridge Elementary (elementary, rated F), Liberty Junior High (middle, rated F) and Berkner 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 Whispering Hills 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.