Hoyle House · National Register of Historic Places
Dallas’s story
163 years in pictures
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1863Dallas is settled
DallasNC
A town of 6,104, settled in 1863. Nearly 1.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
6,104
+32.1% since 2010
Typical home
$273K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
1,309
A commuter town
What makes Dallas stand out
The 3 things Dallas does most differently from other towns.
0 miof trails
Outdoors
#42 most walkable in NC
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
1.8% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Dallas
Health
60% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 1 measures, worse on 8.
1colleges
College town
1 college
Gaston College
Students are part of everyday life here.
A growing town
Dallas has grown 32.1% since 2010
4,488 people in 2010; 6,104 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Dallas’s report card
Now in Dallas
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →59°
Clear
H 80° · L 57°
Local news
All →- North Gaston vs Away - Boys Varsity Soccer 10/12/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- North Gaston vs Kings Mountain - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/16/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 16
- Ghost Tours On the Square Starting October 2ndGaston County Government · Sep 9
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dallas. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
1.8% of Dallas is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.8%conserved
1.8%
conserved · 35 of 1,962 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#42
most walkable in NC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gingles Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Dallas beats the North Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Dallas | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 16% | 12.2% |
Caromont Regional Medical Center
3.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
41st
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Dallas’s public schools outperform 49% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Dallas’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Elementary | PK–5 | 665 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Housing
A typical Dallas home is worth about $273K
The typical Dallas home is worth about $273,000, about the same as a year ago, 18% below the North Carolina typical home.
$273KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dallas$273K
North Carolina$335K
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dallas
Most working residents leave Dallas for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Charlotte (28%), Gastonia (21%) and Belmont (2%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dallas3%
Charlotte28%
Gastonia21%
Belmont2%
Huntersville2%
18 mi
median commute distance
1,309
jobs based in Dallas
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Dallas has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–54°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–88°
Fall49–73°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Dallas
Dallas's reported crime rate is close to North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 16 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dallas2.6
North Carolina3.8
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Dallas18.2
North Carolina20.1
U.S.17.7
16
violent crimes reported in 2024
113
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
2
paid flood claims since 2006
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
College town
Gaston College calls Dallas home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
4 places in Dallas on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Dallas
Town in North Carolina, United States
Dallas is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States, and a suburb of Charlotte, located north of Gastonia. As of the 2020 census, Dallas had a population of 5,927. It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States under James K. Polk.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1863
- Population
- 5,927
- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 804 ft
- ZIP code
- 28034
Dallas’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Dallas.
GastoniaDallas