De Soto, TX Real Estate

Median Income $70,069

Median Age 32.82

Population 23,582

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 56°	LO 35°	July	HI 96°	LO 73°

	School Test Scores
	Elementary: Beltline Interm Beltline Intermediate Brandenburg Intermediate Daniel Intermediate Hardin Intermediate Joe Wilson Interm West Interm Amber Terrace Baxter Cockrell Hill J A Vitovsky J R Irvin Larue Miller Longbranch Meadows Mountain Peak Northside Ruby Young Woodridge Alexander Bray Central Fairmeadows Hastings High Pointe Highlands Lakeridge Merrifield Plummer Smith Waterford Oaks		Middle: Cedar Hill 9th Grade Center Desoto Freshman Center Besse Coleman Byrd Desoto East Desoto West Frank Seale Reed W S Permenter Walnut Grove		High: Cedar Hill Desoto Alternative Desoto Discipline Alternative Education Pgrm Duncanville Midlothian Pace Summit Education Center
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Historic. Progressive. Diverse. One of the oldest settlements in North Texas, the city of Desoto is now a progressive community, rich in diversity and the cultural arts. In 1847, just eleven years after Texas won its independence from Mexico, families first settled in the area. In 1881, a post office was established and the settlement was given the name of DeSoto in honor of Dr. Thomas Hernando DeSoto Stewart, a beloved doctor dedicated to the community. In 1949, with approximately 400 residents, the city of Desoto became the nineteenth organized municipality in Dallas County. This early farming community has been cultivated into a thriving city with fine housing, friendly neighborhoods, good schools, updated parks, restaurants, and shopping.

Located in the southwest corner of Dallas County, Desoto's population now reaches almost 50,000. The DeSoto Independent School District has eleven campuses and is rated Academically Acceptable by the Texas Education Agency. They include five elementary, two intermediate, two junior high, a high school, and freshman campus. Two additional areas in Desoto are served by the Duncanville Independent School District and the Dallas Independent School District.

The parks in Desoto offer various outdoor activities and facilities including wooded trails, modern playgrounds, athletic fields, and more. The Windmill Hill Nature Preserve has 75 acres of hiking along beautiful trails. Located in the Town Center, the Recreation Center offers citizens a variety of opportunities to have fun and stay in shape. Facilities include two competition-grade gymnasiums, an indoor walking and jogging track, three racquetball courts, and a full weight room and fitness center.

The city's parks and recreation department is active within the community and sponsors many annual family-oriented events such as the Daughter-Daddy Valentine Dance, Easter Egg Hunt, Viva Desoto, and the Annual Juneteenth Celebration.

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