Neighborhood Guides

It stretches across a large swath of Dallas and includes neighborhoods ranging from the historic M Streets and lively Lower Greenville to leafy Lakewood, charming Lake Highlands and the neighborhoods surrounding White Rock Lake. It can feel surprisingly residential and neighborly while still being very close to Downtown, restaurants, entertainment, parks and some of the city’s best outdoor recreation.

Located just southwest of Downtown Dallas across the Trinity River, Oak Cliff has a character that feels distinctly different from many of Dallas’s newer, more polished neighborhoods. It is much bigger and more diverse than Bishop Arts: depending on where you are, it can feel urban and energetic, historic and residential, wooded and secluded, or more suburban.

The Park Cities — Highland Park and University Park — are independent municipalities with a distinctly upscale, traditional and highly established feel. North Dallas, by contrast, is a broad area of the city with everything from established neighborhoods and luxury estates to condos, townhomes and newer developments. Together they offer some of the best access to Dallas’ shopping, dining, employment centers, schools and cultural attractions.

Located just north of Dallas and between Dallas and Plano, it offers something that can be hard to find in a rapidly growing Metroplex: mature neighborhoods, established infrastructure, excellent access to jobs, good schools and a strong community identity. It is a city that often appeals to people who want suburban living without feeling too far removed from Dallas.

Located northeast of Dallas, Garland offers a mix of established neighborhoods, newer developments, shopping, restaurants, parks, lake access and a surprisingly lively cultural scene. With a population approaching 250,000, it feels like a substantial city of its own rather than simply a Dallas suburb, and it has one of the more diverse populations in the DFW area.