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Living in Addison, TX
Explore Addison and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.1 / 10
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Addison at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population17,290
Median Household Income$73,854
Median Home Value$482,000
Median Gross Rent$1,784
Median Age35.0
Average Household Size1.6
Unemployment2.8%
Work From Home25.2%
Homeownership18.0%
Housing Vacancy5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Addison is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Addison and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Addison
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$482,000
Median Gross Rent$1,784
Homeownership18.0%
Housing Vacancy5.0%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Addison, TX
Median Household Income$73,854
Unemployment2.8%
Work From Home25.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Addison and how households are structured
Population17,290
Median Age35.0
Average Household Size1.6
Addison is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Addison
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Addison point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High94.3°F
Average Winter Low35.8°F
Annual Rainfall40.7 in.
Annual Snowfall1.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Addison
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Addison is located in Dallas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Dallas County.
County Intelligence
Addison & Dallas County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Addison is located in Dallas County, Texas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Addison.
Current NarrowTheList data for Addison shows a population of about 17,290. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Dallas County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Addison.
For someone considering a move to Addison, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.