What are the schools like in Addison, TX?

Addison is served primarily by DALLAS ISD. The district operates 152 elementary schools, 42 middle schools, and 40 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Addison?

The median household income in Addison, TX is $78,153 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Addison, TX?

Addison has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Addison, TX affordable or expensive?

Addison's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Addison is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $431,800 and the median rent is $1,620 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Addison, TX?

Addison has a violent crime rate of 362.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5498.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Addison, TX a Good Place to Live?

Addison is a small city of 17,026 in Texas, with a median household income of $78,153 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Addison stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Addison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Addison 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: 103.3

Addison's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Addison costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Addison, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$431,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,620	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	17.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,153	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Addison's violent crime rate is 362.8 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

362.8 /100k

Property Crime

5498.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Addison is served primarily by DALLAS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Addison, TX	National Avg
School District	DALLAS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	152	—
Middle Schools	42	—
High Schools	40	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Addison sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Addison, TX
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Addison, TX	National Avg
Population	17,026	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.7%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	11.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Farmers Branch, TX 4 mi Carrollton, TX 4 mi Hebron, TX 6 mi Richardson, TX 7 mi Plano, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Addison

Addison, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75001

Addison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison, TX affordable or expensive?

Addison's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Addison roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $431,800 and median rent is $1,620/month.

What is the crime rate in Addison, TX?

Addison's violent crime rate is 362.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5498.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Addison?

Public schools in Addison are operated by DALLAS ISD. The district has 152 elementary, 42 middle, and 40 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 58.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Addison, TX a good place to live?

Addison, TX has a population of 17,026, a median household income of $78,153, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Addison?

Addison averages 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Addison?

Addison, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75001.

What is the population of Addison?

The population of Addison, Texas is 17,026 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Addison?

Key numbers for living in Addison: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $431,800, median household income $78,153, crime index 162 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Addison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.