285 Uptown Blvd., Bldg 100 | Cedar Hill, TX 75104 | Phone: (972) 291-5132 | Fax: (972) 291-5134 | Email: chedc@cedarhilltx.com
Living in Cedar Hill
Demographics
Because Cedar Hill sits on the highest point between the Red
River and the Gulf of Mexico, the city offers breathtaking views. 
And, with 36 square miles of emerald green
cedar trees and rolling hills, Cedar Hill continues to boom in the mid- to high-end
residential sector as people have discovered its beauty, opportunity and excellent
quality of life.
Over the last decade, residents have witnessed a flurry of commercial and residential building resulting in an updated Cedar Hill. Steady growth continues in the construction of new housing in Cedar Hill. The feel of the "hill country", along with the views of Lake Joe Pool, provide a great backdrop for custom home sales. Home values have increased steadily over the past several years.
(For more information, visit the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce website at: www.cedarhillchamber.org and the City's website at: www.cedarhilltx.com)
Population & History/Projection
| Population | History/Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
2008 Population Estimate |
44,651 |
1980 |
6,849 |
|
Number of Households |
14,045 |
1990 |
19,988 |
|
Average Household Size |
4 |
2000 |
32,093 |
|
Average Household Income |
$ 82,404 |
2005 |
41,865 |
Percent Homeowners |
82.9% |
2025 |
72,478 |
Percent Occupied |
88.8% |
2030 |
78,036 |
Source: Cedar Hill Prospector, 2008
Age Distribution & Racial Composition
| Age Distribution | Racial Composition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
0-9 |
18.5% |
White |
45.1% |
|
10-19 |
16.8% |
Black |
25.8% |
|
20-29 |
13.7% |
American Indian |
0.4% |
|
30-39 |
17.3% |
Asian/Pacific Islander |
1.9% |
|
40-49 |
17.7% |
Other Race |
4.3% |
|
50-59 |
11.6% |
Two or More Races |
2.0% |
60-64 |
3.0% |
Hispanic Origin (Any Race) |
20.5% |
65+ |
5.3% |
|
|
Source: Cedar Hill Prospector, 2008
Climate
|
Annual Average Temperature |
66.1 degrees |
|---|---|
|
Monthly Average High Temperature |
January: 54.1 degrees |
|
July: 96.5 degrees |
|
|
Monthly Average Low Temperature |
January: 32.7 degrees |
|
July: 74.1 degrees |
|
|
Annual Average Precipitation |
33.7 inches |
|
Annual Average Snowfall |
3.0 inches |
|
Elevation |
830 feet |
Public Safety
Police Department:
67 full-time police officers & 17.5 civilians on staff and 10 volunteers.
Fire Department:
78 full-time staff, 4 stations, 21 vehicles including two 75-foot quints, 2 pumpers and 4 MICU's (Mobile Intensive Care Units).
Additional Fire Equipment:
Light, Rescue and Breathing Air Vehicle; Family Safety Training Trailer, 1 grass/brush rig, 1 hose tender, 1 squad unit. Cedar Hill has mutual aid contracts with all of the Dallas County cities, Midlothian and Ovilla. These contracts include assistance for any incident or emergency medical need and automatic aid contracts with Duncanville and DeSoto.
Fire Insurance Rating:
Insurance Services Office - Class 3 as of July 1, 2002.
Crime RateCedar Hill experienced a 7% decrease in the crime index for 2007 in comparison to 2006. In 2006, while the population increased by almost 4%, the crime rate fell by almost 4%. Cedar Hill's crime index rate remains well below the crime index average of other DFW cities.
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