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Wholeness Index

Fit Housing

What It Measures

This indicator measures the proportion of single-family residences rated as fit (excellent, very good, good, or average condition) by the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). Unfit houses were rated as fair, poor, very poor, or in unsound condition. Citywide, 82% of single-family residences were rated as fit in 2006.

Why It's Important

A healthy, fit house is vital for two reasons. First, adequate fit housing stock allows a neighborhood to become a desirable choice in the competition to attract new residents. More importantly, fit houses are important to the healthy growth and development of children and families.

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