The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75227 sells for about $269,900, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are down 9.57% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,420 a month.
ZIP 75227 — Dallas
The 75227 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, evidenced by a year-over-year price decline of 9.57% and rising days on market. High inventory levels relative to sales volume and a significant drop in rental rates suggest a softening demand environment. Buyers are finding more leverage, as indicated by the increased share of price cuts and a sale-to-list ratio below par.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and investors seeking entry-level price points in the Dallas market, as well as renters looking for more affordable housing options relative to the city core.
Median prices moved down 9.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 19.2% — a mixed stability 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 8.9%/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 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75227, Dallas County TX
Crime rates in the 75227 area remain higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in this sector of Dallas.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Dallas Independent School District, with most campuses receiving average to below-average performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high-wind events, with localized flood risks in specific low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Dallas logistics and industrial corridors, with ongoing residential infill development and renovation of mid-century housing stock.
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 typically rely on I-30 and US-80 for access to Downtown Dallas, with commute times averaging 30-35 minutes depending on traffic congestion.
The area features several community parks and is within reach of the larger recreational amenities surrounding White Rock Lake, located just to the northwest.
The rental market is currently experiencing downward pressure on pricing, with a notable increase in vacancy rates compared to the previous year.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Dallas-Fort Worth employment base, with significant employment in logistics, retail, and healthcare services nearby.
The area is served by DART bus routes, though most residents rely on personal vehicles for commuting via the major highway network.
Development is largely characterized by incremental infill and the modernization of older residential properties rather than large-scale master-planned communities.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Dallas ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums in this region have trended upward due to increased exposure to severe weather events and hail damage.
Data retrieved from Census ZCTA profiles and City-Data.com
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.
- Cidercade Dallas4.78.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Dallas4.38.2 mi
- Activate Games4.917.7 mi
- Shenaniganz Entertainment Center4.417.3 mi
- Super Llama Inflatable Park4.819.4 mi
- American Airlines Center4.66.7 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.36.1 mi
- Texas Trust CU Theatre4.416.7 mi
- Fair Park4.53.7 mi
- Toyota Music Factory4.516 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.73.5 mi
- The Dallas World Aquarium4.46.4 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.57.4 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.76.5 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.76.2 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.76.5 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.76.2 mi
- Fair Park4.53.7 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.66.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions4.56.4 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.73.5 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.57.4 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.76.2 mi
- Fair Park4.53.7 mi
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza4.56.4 mi
- Corinthian Sailing Club4.64.9 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.47.1 mi
- Dallas Country Club4.67.4 mi
- Tenison Park Golf Course42.7 mi
- Dallas Athletic Club4.75.4 mi
- Stevens Park Golf Course4.28.9 mi
- NorthPark Center4.67.8 mi
- Galleria Dallas4.512.8 mi
- Town East Mall4.24.7 mi
- Dallas Farmers Market4.55.5 mi
- Highland Park Village4.67.6 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.121.5 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.410 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.424.5 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW421.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for the community.
A major public golf facility located nearby serving the broader East Dallas area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
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