Census ACS · #4 MSA
Dallas Metro Area
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 7,807,555 residents. The median household income is $87,155 and the median home value is $330,300.
7,807,555
Population
900
People / sq mi
$87,155
Median Income
$330,300
Median Home Value
The Dallas CBSA covers 8,676 sq mi of land at 899.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$87,155
Median Household Income
$44,447
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Dallas metro's price level is 103.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.1% higher the US average. The local median income of $87,155 has the buying power of $84,543 in average-priced US metros.
103.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$84,543
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$87,155
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$330,300
Median Home Value
$1,509
Median Rent
60.0%
Homeownership
Education
87.3%
High School+
38.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
15.9%
Work From Home
28.0 min
Avg Commute
26.4%
Foreign Born
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 7,807,555 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #4 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Dallas metro area is $87,155, with a per capita income of $44,447.
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Tx CBSA (19100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.