The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75226 sells for about $573,017, or $345 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 75226 — Dallas
The 75226 housing market remains stable, characterized by high demand for urban living and limited inventory of single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's popularity as an entertainment and cultural hub. The market is currently balanced, with buyers showing interest in the area's walkability and proximity to downtown.
This ZIP is best suited for young professionals, urban-dwelling commuters, and investors who prioritize walkability, nightlife, and proximity to the Dallas urban core over traditional suburban family amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 16.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 75226, Dallas County TX
The Deep Ellum neighborhood in 75226 experiences higher rates of property and violent crime compared to the broader Dallas regional average, largely due to its high-density entertainment and nightlife focus.
Public schools serving this area are part of the Dallas Independent School District, which faces significant challenges in academic performance metrics compared to suburban districts in the region.
The area is primarily urban with low wildfire risk, though it is subject to standard North Texas severe weather risks including high winds and occasional flash flooding in low-lying urban corridors.
The area is a major hub for urban infill, arts-district revitalization, and mixed-use development, driven by its proximity to Downtown Dallas and the ongoing expansion of the Deep Ellum entertainment corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents benefit from excellent access to the DART light rail system and major highway corridors like I-30 and I-75, providing a short commute to the Dallas Central Business District.
The ZIP is anchored by the historic Deep Ellum entertainment district, featuring numerous music venues, art galleries, and restaurants, with proximity to the Santa Fe Trail and nearby downtown parks.
The rental market is highly active with a high concentration of multi-family units and short-term rentals catering to the area's nightlife and tourism, resulting in consistent vacancy pressure.
The economy is driven by the hospitality, arts, and professional services sectors, with strong ties to the nearby Downtown Dallas employment hub.
The area is highly transit-oriented, served by DART light rail stations and major highway interchanges, facilitating easy access across the DFW metroplex.
Development is focused on high-density residential and commercial infill projects that leverage the area's historic character and transit connectivity.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District manages assessments for all parcels, utilizing annual market-value adjustments based on comparable sales.
Parcels are subject to Dallas ISD, Dallas County, and City of Dallas tax jurisdictions, with no major special utility districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional severe weather exposure, though the urban nature of the ZIP mitigates some wildfire-related risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA 75226 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Over Texas4.317.1 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Grapevine4.119.8 mi
- Traders Village Grand Prairie4.516.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal4.419.9 mi
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark4.415.6 mi
- AT&T Stadium4.718.4 mi
- American Airlines Center4.62 mi
- Six Flags Over Texas4.317.1 mi
- Globe Life Field4.717.9 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.31.3 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.74.7 mi
- The Dallas World Aquarium4.41.6 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.53.4 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.71.7 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.71.5 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.71.7 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.71.4 mi
- Fair Park4.51.1 mi
- Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal4.419.9 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.61.7 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.74.7 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.53.4 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.71.5 mi
- Fair Park4.51.1 mi
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza4.51.6 mi
- Corinthian Sailing Club4.65.6 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.46.4 mi
- Brookhaven Country Club4.411.8 mi
- Dallas Country Club4.64.1 mi
- Tenison Park Golf Course42.7 mi
- Dallas Athletic Club4.78.9 mi
- Galleria Dallas4.510.6 mi
- NorthPark Center4.66.1 mi
- Town East Mall4.29.2 mi
- Dallas Farmers Market4.50.7 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.511 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.117 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.46 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.419.7 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW417.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic arts and music district with high density of bars, venues, and murals.
Urban hike and bike trail connecting the area to White Rock Lake.
Nearby major regional market for local produce and artisanal goods.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
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