Population 38,037 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in M Streets
Household size in M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.07 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.03 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.87 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in M Streets are small: just 1.87 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
M Streets is young: half of its residents are under 30.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 31.6, even as the national median rose. Only two of Dallas' 24 neighborhoods are younger.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in M Streets, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 M Streets
Renters in M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.2% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.6% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.0% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in M Streets rent: 66.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 29.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in M Streets: 13.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +25 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
M Streets has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $977 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,160 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,393 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,894 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$917 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in M Streets costs $1,894 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $917 a month from 2006–10, a 94% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
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 M Streets
Bachelor's degrees in M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.8% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.8% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.6% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +30.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in M Streets: 73.6% 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 30.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. M Streets has the highest share of college graduates of any Dallas neighborhood.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in M Streets is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 17.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 M Streets
| Period | M Streets | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in M Streets runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
M Streets compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Streets | 1.87 | 30.7 | 6.1% | 66.0% | 13.2% | 1994 | $1,894 | 73.6% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| Oak Lawn | 1.64 | 33.5 | 4.7% | 75.5% | 11.3% | 1998 | $2,044 | 72.8% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| Farmers Market District | 1.28 | 32.5 | 2.9% | 93.9% | 12.4% | 2002 | $1,762 | 60.3% | 95.4% | 7.5% |
| West End Historic District | 1.33 | 34.2 | 2.4% | 87.7% | 9.4% | 1979 | $2,061 | 67.5% | 96.7% | 1.9% |
| Near East | 1.36 | 32.7 | 5.9% | 95.7% | 11.3% | 2009 | $1,983 | 48.4% | 84.8% | 3.5% |
| Bluffview | 2.29 | 40.7 | 5.3% | 40.5% | 11.8% | 1977 | $2,043 | 69.6% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Northeast Dallas-White Rock | 2.52 | 36.5 | 11.5% | 55.5% | 10.8% | 1972 | $1,636 | 42.9% | 84.6% | 4.7% |
| Lake Highlands | 2.16 | 33.5 | 10.3% | 84.6% | 13.2% | 1985 | $1,489 | 45.6% | 85.3% | 3.4% |
| Love Field Area | 2.40 | 35.6 | 16.2% | 75.1% | 9.3% | 1981 | $1,429 | 33.4% | 66.9% | 3.9% |
| North Dallas | 2.11 | 49.4 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 12.5% | 1984 | $1,951 | 70.3% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Urbandale-Parkdale | 2.97 | 36.7 | 19.1% | 41.0% | 6.8% | 1974 | $1,244 | 16.1% | 73.2% | 6.8% |
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 M Streets. 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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