There are 51 independent living communities in Dallas, Texas. Independent living costs in Texas range from around $15 up to $158 daily, with an average cost running about $65. The per month cost averages about $1,937 and ranges between $453 and $4,732. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $23,248, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Dallas, TX can range between $825 per month and $4,950 per month. The median cost is $2,142 per month, or about $25,697 per year.
Located in Dallas County, Dallas is a major city in the State of Texas. It is included in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. It is the second biggest city in the state, with 1,263,321 people living inside the city itself and 5,016,388 in the surrounding statistical area. The 55-and-over community currently comprises about 18% of the total population.
Dallas has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a median per capita income of $29,000. The median household income is $46,000 compared to the average of $47,000 for the state of Texas. The current unemployment rate is about 8.75% and the median housing price is $117,000, which is less than the state average of $142,500.
Dallas has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets low amounts of rain annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Dallas has a high rate of crime, lower than average air quality, and very good water quality.