Dallas-area home buyers often wonder which are the most affordable cities and housing markets in the DFW metroplex, based on house values.
So we’ve created a helpful guide that shows the typical home price for the 20 most populous cities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Here are the most important points covered in this guide:
- The DFW median home price was around $368,000 in early 2025.
- Frisco is the most expensive city, with a median price of $671,000.
- Mesquite is the least expensive, with a median price of $265,657.
- The city of Dallas weighs in with a median price of $305,646.
- Forecasts suggest that DFW home prices will rise modestly in 2025.
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Most and Least Expensive DFW Cities
Using data from Zillow, we identified the median home prices for the 20 most populous cities in the DFW metro area. This shows which markets are the most and least expensive for buyers.
Note: This list is ordered by population size, rather than home prices.
City | Median Price, Jan. 2025 |
Dallas | $305,646 |
Fort Worth | $298,113 |
Arlington | $312,502 |
Plano | $511,087 |
Irving | $339,362 |
Garland | $295,649 |
Frisco | $671,173 |
McKinney | $506,685 |
Grand Prairie | $317,658 |
Denton | $360,887 |
Mesquite | $265,657 |
Carrollton | $413,914 |
Lewisville | $402,322 |
Richardson | $442,443 |
Allen | $506,098 |
Flower Mound | $599,863 |
North Richland Hills | $362,470 |
Mansfield | $436,634 |
Euless | $353,668 |
DeSoto | $324,361 |
These numbers will likely have changed by the time you read this article, despite our quarterly updates. But they’ll still show the affordability situation across the DFW metroplex.
The three most affordable medium-to-large cities are:
- Mesquite: $265,657
- Garland: $295,649
- Fort Worth: $298,113
The three most expensive medium-to-large cities are:
- Frisco: $671,173
- Flower Mound: $599,863
- Plano: $511,087
We expect the most and least expensive DFW housing markets to hold their positions for the foreseeable future. So the pricing table above will remain useful for buyers throughout 2025.
Why Frisco Is So Expensive By Dallas Standards
As you can see from the table above, Frisco, Texas is the most expensive city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. And as usual, it comes down to supply and demand.
A lot of people want to live in Frisco, for the reasons stated below. But there aren’t enough homes for sale to meet that high level of demand. This puts upward pressure on prices.
Here are some key factors contributing to the higher prices in Frisco, Texas:
1. Economic Growth and Job Opportunities
Frisco is home to several corporate headquarters, regional offices, and thriving business districts such as Frisco Station. The presence of major employers and proximity to additional business hubs in nearby Plano attracts high-income professionals, increasing demand for housing.
2. Quality of Schools
The Frisco Independent School District (FISD) attracts families from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It consistently ranks among the top school districts in Texas, with strong academic performance, well-funded programs, and modern facilities. Homes located within top-notch school districts typically command higher prices.
3. Modern and Master-Planned Communities
Frisco has experienced rapid development over the past two decades, with many new neighborhoods catering to affluent buyers. Some of those neighborhoods offer master-planned layouts with luxury homes, large lots, golf courses, parks, fitness centers, and the like.
4. Proximity to Key Areas
Frisco is strategically located within the “North Dallas Growth Corridor,” close to major transportation routes like the Dallas North Tollway and Highway 121. This makes it easy for residents to commute to jobs in nearby cities like Plano, Richardson, and Dallas.
5. Limited Land Supply
Frisco’s rapid growth has led to dwindling land availability, which puts upward pressure on housing prices. Land scarcity has made residential construction more expensive, contributing to higher home values.
6. Perception of Prestige
Frisco has gained a reputation as one of the premier places to live in the DFW metro area. Its affluent, family-friendly atmosphere, excellent public services, and modern urban planning make it a sought-after community. This increases demand for housing and boosts prices.
7. Influx of New Residents
Frisco’s population has swelled in recent years, largely due to migration from other states. During the pandemic, and with the rise of remote work, Frisco became one of the fastest growing cities in America according to the Census Bureau.
These and other factors make Frisco the most expensive housing market in the DFW area, among the major cities.
How Dallas Home Prices Compare Nationally
Let’s zoom out again and look at the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as a whole.
How does the DFW housing market compare to the national average, when it comes to home values? Is it considered more or less affordable than other U.S. metros?
In terms of home prices, the Dallas area closely mirrors the national average. This makes it a relatively affordable market for a “typical” home buyer in the U.S.
The following data from Zillow illustrates this point:
- U.S. median home value: $356,585
- Dallas-Fort Worth median home value: $368,397
As you can see, the typical home price within the Dallas area is nearly identical to the nationwide median price.
Like any major metro, the DFW area has its share of luxury home communities where home prices far exceed the national average. And we’ve already talked about the Frisco “anomaly.”
But overall, Dallas-Fort Worth remains an attractive and relatively affordable housing market in 2025, where a typical buyer should have plenty of options within budget.
Prices Expected to Rise Slowly in 2025
Here’s some good news for those who plan to buy a home in the DFW area during 2025.
Forecasts predict that prices will rise very slowly over the coming months, possibly climbing by just 1% to 2% over the course of this year.
The following graph shows the median home value for the Dallas metro area over the past eight years. Notice how the trend line is nearly flat going into 2025.

In most DFW cities, home prices actually declined a bit over the past year, improving the affordability picture.
This is good news for potential home buyers, because it reduces some of the urgency that surrounds the house hunting process. With prices expected to inch upward in 2025 (rather than skyrocketing as in 2022), buyers shouldn’t feel as rushed to make a purchase.
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Brandon Cornett
Brandon Cornett is a veteran real estate market analyst, reporter, and creator of the Home Buying Institute. He has been covering the U.S. real estate market for more than 15 years. About the author