Addison, just 10 miles north of downtown Dallas, has a population of 13,250 after experiencing a 26% increase in growth from 1990 to 1998. The cities of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch together comprise an area referred to as the Metrocrest. Addison has 4.5 square miles within its boundaries on the northern edge of Dallas County. Average elevation of Addison is 643 feet above sea level. The average appraised home value in Addison is $152,300; median household income is $29,218. Addison has 22 apartment complexes with an average apartment rent of $580. Median Addison household size is 1.89. Addison is home to the corporate offices of Mary Kay Cosmetics, CompUSA, Pizza Hut, and other companies. The Addison Airport is the third largest general aviation airport in the United States and houses the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, featuring fully restored historic warbirds, trainers, fighters, jets, and other memorabilia. Addison has a strong retail base with Galleria Mall, Valley View Mall, and Prestonwood Mall. For those shoppers who would rather not drive from one shopping area to another, Addison has a trolley shopping route. Addison also has more restaurants per capita than any other city west of the Mississippi (more than 140). Belt Line Road in Addison is referred to as "Restaurant Row." The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and the Dallas ISD are the school districts that serve Addison. Higher education is also available through the Brookhaven campus of the Dallas County Community College District. Addison is well known in the Metroplex for its special events, such as Kaboom Town, a July 3rd celebration featuring a spectacular fireworks display, and Oktoberfest in September. The Water Tower Theatre in Addison is one of the most unique theaters in the Dallas area. Brand new to Addison is its 45-foot-high art piece, "Blueprints at Addison Circle," which serves as a landmark in Addison Circle at Quorum Drive. This massive piece weighs 410,000 pounds, and more than 650 gallons of custom-mixed blue paint were required to complete it. For fishing, boating, and water sports, area lakes are within close driving distance. Addison has 8 public parks. Town of Addison Addison Visitor Services Addison parks and recreation Addison Fire Department Addison utilities Electric TXU Gas TXU Telephone Southwestern Bell Water/sewer/garbage City of Addison Cable ATT Cable Addison City Almanac School districts serving Addison Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Dallas Independent School District Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Farmers Branch Manske Library serving Addison Addison public transportation -- DART Addison history Addison housing communities Addison planned communities Addison new homes/builders Hospitals serving Addison Presbyterian Hospital of Plano RHD Memorial Medical Center in North Dallas Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton Other area hospitals Addison child care Addison post office Addison relocation Addison relocation specialist Free Addison relocation package Addison organizations Metrocrest Newcomers Club Senior Adult Services Although striving for accuracy, dallasrelo.com inc. does not assume liability for errors or omissions in this information. dallasrelo, inc. © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 All Rights Reserved. Last updated April 5, 2001