What are the schools like in Dallas, NC?

Dallas is served primarily by Gaston County Schools. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Dallas?

The median household income in Dallas, NC is $55,979 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Dallas, NC?

Dallas has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

Dallas, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dallas, NC affordable or expensive?

Dallas's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dallas is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $208,700 and the median rent is $821 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dallas, NC?

Dallas has a violent crime rate of 257.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1815.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dallas, NC a Good Place to Live?

Dallas is a small town of 5,889 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $55,979 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Dallas stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dallas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dallas city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.0

Dallas's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dallas costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dallas, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$208,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,979	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dallas's violent crime rate is 257.0 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

257.0 /100k

Property Crime

1815.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dallas is served primarily by Gaston County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dallas, NC	National Avg
School District	Gaston County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dallas sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dallas, NC
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	44.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Dallas, NC	National Avg
Population	5,889	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	32.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springdale, NC 3 mi Ranlo, NC 4 mi Spencer Mountain, NC 4 mi Gastonia, NC 5 mi High Shoals, NC 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Dallas

Dallas, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28034

Dallas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas, NC affordable or expensive?

Dallas's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dallas roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $208,700 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in Dallas, NC?

Dallas's violent crime rate is 257.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1815.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dallas?

Public schools in Dallas are operated by Gaston County Schools. The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dallas, NC a good place to live?

Dallas, NC has a population of 5,889, a median household income of $55,979, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dallas?

Dallas averages 52.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dallas?

Dallas, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28034.

What is the population of Dallas?

The population of Dallas, North Carolina is 5,889 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dallas?

Key numbers for living in Dallas: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $208,700, median household income $55,979, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dallas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.