Overview
Addison is a town in Dallas County, Texas. Population of 14,166 at 2000 census. Addison is a northern suburb of Dallas, Texas.
Was 7,621 households, of which 17.2% were under the age of 18 living with them, 28.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% were women householder with no husband present, and 59.6% were non-families. 49.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.74.
To this end, the population of the city spread out below 18-12,3% 16.0% 18-24, 47.8% 25-44, 19.3% in the 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, were 109.8 males.
The average income for a household in the town was $ 48,566 and the median income for a family was $ 53,386. Males had an average income $ 36,977 versus $ 32,452 for females. Per capita income in the city was $ 38,606. 7.7% of the population and 6.2% of families were below the poverty line. 9.3%, which is 18, and 10.7% of those aged 65 and older live in poverty. The average house price has risen steadily in recent years. In 2005, the average home price was $ 139,220.
Disposing of the land occupied by the Addison in 1846 when Preston Witt built a house near White Rock Creek. 1902 the community named itself after the Addison Addison Robertson, who is postmaster 1908-1916. The first industry was the cotton gin, opening in 1902 of Addison Road. The City of Addison was incorporated on June 15, 1953. In 1982 the name was changed to "City of Addison."
Most residents are served by the Dallas Independent School District, although some are served by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, although there are no public schools operate in the city limits. The DISD part of the South Belt Line Road Addison served as Anne Frank Elementary School (Dallas), while the share of the North Belt Line Road is served Junkins Elementary School (Carrollton).
All part of the DISD are served by Addison Walker Middle School (Dallas), and white, WT High School (Dallas). C-FBISD hands of the Stark farmers Branch Elementary School, Middle School Field Farmers Branch and Carrollton RL Turner High School. The school opened in Addison in 1914. In 1954 the school became part of the Dallas ISD and the school was closed in 1962. The school building is now a "Magic Time Machine restaurant."
Addison is a home, a notable private school, Greenhill School, which is co-educational private school. Greenhill Enroll more than 1,200 students from pre-school and high school is one of the most selective schools in the Dallas area. In addition, Trinity Christian Academy is located in the city borders.
Addison is in today is the result of explosive growth in business since 1980. Although Addison has only 14,166 residents, the daytime population is estimated at over 100,000. With more than 170 restaurants, the restaurant every 83 residents of Addison. Addison's restaurants are particularly busy, because the regulations allow the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink (it is not easy to Dallas and neighboring suburbs). Addison has 22 hotels with at least 4,000 hotel rooms and meeting facilities. Addison Airport consumes about half of the city 11.5 square kilometers (4.4 square miles) and is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation. Addison major employers include MBNA, CompUSA, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Pizza Hut.
Since Addison's overwhelmingly commercial atmosphere, Addison residents to enjoy a unique lifestyle, not the other suburbs. Addison's is often the rush hour on weekdays between 12-2 pm and 6-9 pm on weekends because of the concentration of restaurants. Adequate streets and short distances to reduce the inconvenience of transportation.
In 2005, the city of Addison wireless Internet network covering the entire city. Although the cost of operating at a nominal charge, the network is working to drive business and serves its residents.
Residents and visitors can enjoy the many attractions Addison, as the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, housing a collection of aircraft since World War I. Addison Circle Park, which has been built at the beginning of the 2000s, is a place, a number of seasonal outdoor activities, such as UNT of North Texas Jazz Fest, "Addison Artfest" Oktoberfest and Food Handbook "Taste Addison." The Dallas Galleria provides shoppers with more than 200 stores inside shopping impressive. The improvement of Addison Comedy Club and Restaurant accompanied by some of the most acclaimed comedic talent in the region.