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Addison, Texas

Introduction to Addison, Texas

Addison, Texas, in Dallas county, is 3 miles SE of Carrollton, Texas and 11 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,166 people lived in Addison.

Addison History

The present day town of Addison was first settled in the year 1846. At this time, Preston Witt built a house near the White Rock Creek. In 1902, the community was named in honor of Addison Robertson. Robertson served as the region’s postmaster from 1908 to 1916. The first industry, a cotton gin, opened on Addison Road the same year. Addison was incorporated as a city on June 15, 1953.

Addison and nearby Attractions

  • Cavanaugh Flight Museum
  • Water Tower Theatre
  • Farmers Branch Historical Park
  • White Rock Chapel Church
  • Prestonwood Shopping Center
  • Tom Landry Stadium

Things To Do In Addison

Visitors in Addison can plan a trip to the nearby museums and historic sites. Among these are the Farmers Branch Historical Park, the Dallas Children’s Museum and the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, a mid-20th century chapel designed by O'Neil Ford and considered to be among the finest buildings in the state. In addition, the town hosts annual celebrations like ArtFest, ITALIA, North Texas Jazz Festival, Oktoberfest and Taste Addison.

Addison Transportation

International flights are available from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Addison Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are offered by Brookhaven College, The University of Texas at Dallas and the Richland College.

High Points

Addison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAddison Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAddison Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAddison Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Addison College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Addison Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Addison, TX

Comparing Addison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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