DeSoto
City in Texas, United States
Overview
DeSoto, Texas is a lively suburban city just south of Dallas, known for its welcoming community, spacious parks, and a blend of modern and traditional amenities. With a strong sense of local pride and diversity, DeSoto offers a quieter alternative to big-city living while maintaining convenient access to major urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
56,145
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.59°, -96.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,540
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$3,850
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
18.9°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
935 mm
Internet Speed
507 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RBD
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.