Dallas, TX
How Happy Are Dallas' Homeowners?
Dallas’ homeowners told us about the completed home projects that have brought them the most joy — and about the projects they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they’re enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Happiest Home Projects
Dallas's homeowners told us about the completed home projects that have brought them the most joy - and about the projects they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Replaced/refinished flooring
- Painted interior room/area
- Remodeled the kitchen
- Remodeled a bathroom
- Planted a garden/landscaping
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Remodel the kitchen
- Remodel a bathroom
- Build a patio/deck/porch/sun room
- Replace/refinish flooring
- Replace/add windows
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Happiest Home Features
Dallas's homeowners told us about the home features that have brought them the most joy - and about the features they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top-Ranking Interior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Central air conditioning
- Hardwood flooring
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Lots of natural light
- New appliances
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- New windows
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Marble or quartz countertops
- Organized closet/storage space
Top-Ranking Exterior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Patio or deck
- Attached garage
- Trees
- In-ground sprinkler system
- Fence
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Professional landscaping
- Outdoor lighting
- Freshly painted exterior
- Outdoor kitchen
- Built-in outdoor barbecue
Other Contributors to Home Happiness
It's not just projects and features that make Dallas's homeowners happy, but also factors such as equity, community and accessibility.
What Makes
Homeowners Happy?
- Rising home values & equity
- Easy access to highways
- Reasonable cost of living
- Good municipal services
- Lots of green space
Overall Home
Happiness
of homeowners consider themselves at least somewhat happy with their homes.
Impact of Home
Equity on Happiness
To Be Happier In My Home
I'd Like To...
of homeowners say they would be happier if they could remodel or add on to their homes.
A Snapshot of the Typical Home
The results of our Homeowner Happiness Survey suggest that these characteristics describe the average Dallas home:
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Homeowners have:3.4 bedrooms
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Homeowners have:2.5 bathrooms
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Average time living in home:10 years
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Average square footage:2,400
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Age of home:27 years
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