The Town FilesAddison, Texas
Town in Dallas County · population 16,661 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $482,000
- Household income
- $73,854
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 35.0
Addison is a town of 16,661 people in Dallas County, Texas. The median home is worth $482,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 100% of Texas towns, better transit than 100% of Texas towns.
How Addison ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Addison is worth $482,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $73,854, which is more affordable than 2% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,784 a month. 18.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Addison | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $482,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,784 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $73,854 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 18.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Addison
| People | Addison | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.8% | — |
| Work from home | 25.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Addison
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Addison since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 20, 2019 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 255 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 21, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 241 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 27, 1963.
Severe weather in Dallas County since 1996
Dallas County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dallas County
Dallas County had 1,826,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $89,284 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Addison itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Addison
1 public school with 688 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH EL | PK-5 | 688 | 15.3 |
Towns near Addison
- Farmers Branch, TX3.6 mi · 35,991 people · home $364,600
- Carrollton, TX4.2 mi · 133,434 people · home $381,000
- Richardson, TX7.3 mi · 119,469 people · home $431,400
- Plano, TX7.8 mi · 285,494 people · home $465,900
- University Park, TX8.3 mi · 25,278 people · home $1,861,800
- Coppell, TX9.1 mi · 42,983 people · home $560,500
- Highland Park, TX9.4 mi · 8,864 people · home $1,989,900
- The Colony, TX9.6 mi · 44,534 people · home $383,900
Addison questions
Is Addison, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Addison scores better for retirees than 12% of Texas towns and quieter than 7%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Addison?
The median owner-occupied home in Addison is valued at $482,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,854, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,784 a month.
What is the weather like in Addison?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Addison get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Addison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 20, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)