Population 13,639 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Heath
Household size in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Heath are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.81 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Heath is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Heath is older than the great majority of Texas cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Heath: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Heath
Renters in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.3% of households in Heath rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in Heath are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Heath is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,103 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,500 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,229 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,064 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$961 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Heath pays $2,064 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $961 a month since 2006–10, up 87%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Heath
Bachelor's degrees in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.6% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.6% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Heath: 57.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 12.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 46 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Heath: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 20 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Heath
| Period | Heath | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Heath: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Heath compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath | 3.05 | 42.3 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 2003 | $2,064 | 57.6% | 97.7% | 6.1% |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3.42 | 39.6 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 6.0% | 2010 | $2,137 | 54.1% | 94.3% | 1.6% |
| Rockwall | 3.00 | 38.5 | 7.0% | 24.3% | 6.0% | 2005 | $2,114 | 49.7% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
| Rowlett | 2.85 | 39.1 | 8.4% | 24.6% | 5.1% | 1999 | $2,141 | 37.6% | 93.0% | 4.0% |
| Sunnyvale | 3.32 | 39.8 | 12.8% | 15.7% | 12.7% | 2006 | $1,470 | 57.4% | 94.7% | 4.5% |
| Forney | 3.46 | 32.2 | 14.9% | 21.7% | 5.2% | 2011 | $2,152 | 37.1% | 91.9% | 5.4% |
| Fate | 3.48 | 30.8 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 2014 | $2,376 | 44.6% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Lawrence | 3.96 | 32.1 | 12.0% | 34.2% | 3.4% | 2003 | $1,824 | 23.8% | 87.4% | 8.4% |
| Mesquite | 3.10 | 34.4 | 20.0% | 37.5% | 8.0% | 1982 | $1,799 | 19.3% | 80.3% | 5.5% |
| Garland | 3.04 | 35.6 | 13.2% | 40.5% | 6.4% | 1981 | $1,762 | 26.4% | 79.6% | 4.8% |
| Sachse | 2.89 | 40.4 | 6.3% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,069 | 51.8% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Heath. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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