2 census tracts · pop 8,357 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.4/10
· range 3–4.6
Prestondale is a diverse neighborhood in Dallas with 2 census tracts and a population of 8,357 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.4/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 58% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 35% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,420/month sits 4% lower than the Dallas citywide average ($1,472).
Risk score
3.4
Lower
2 tracts · population-weighted
Prestondale vs DallasHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Prestondale scores 3.4/10 (Lower tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Prestondale compare to Dallas overall?
Prestondale scores 0.7 points higher than Dallas overall (2.7/10). Renters spend 58% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,420 vs $1,472.
Q3
What is the average rent in Prestondale?
Average gross rent in Prestondale is $1,420/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 58% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Prestondale residents are renters?
51% of Prestondale households are renter-occupied (vs 58% in Dallas). The neighborhood has 8,357 residents.
Q5
Which tracts in Prestondale have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Prestondale is census tract 48085031717 (score 4.6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 3 to 4.6, a spread of 1.6 points.
Q6
How safe is Prestondale for landlords?
Prestondale carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.4/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Dallas as a whole (2.7/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Prestondale?
Prestondale has 8,352 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (55.4%), Hispanic / Latino (19%), Black (non-Hispanic) (12.2%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
