Addison is considered to be part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which is home to more than 7.5 million people and is one of the largest urban areas in the United States. At last count, however, Addison’s population stood at just 15,455.
The average household income is $56,761, ranking it higher than many of its neighbors, and the median age in Garland is 33 years, with 87 percent of all residents living above the poverty line.
There are several large companies located in Addison, which causes it’s daytime population to increase to more than 100,000. Major employers include Dresser, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Bank of America and Regus.
Additionally, Addison Airport is the third largest aviation airport in the United States and takes up nearly half of the town’s 4.4 square miles.