Dallas at a Glance
Dallas is the seat of Dallas County, with parts of the city in Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. It is the largest city in the Metroplex and has a wide range of housing, from Uptown high-rises to ranch homes on half-acre lots in North Dallas.
The Katy Trail and Klyde Warren Park make the urban core feel connected. White Rock Lake anchors East Dallas with its trail loop, and Deep Ellum and the Bishop Arts District are known for music, restaurants and local shops.
Popular Dallas Neighborhoods
Lakewood and the White Rock Lake Area
Established East Dallas neighborhood with 1920s–1950s homes near the lake, trails and the Dallas Arboretum.
Bishop Arts and Kessler Park (Oak Cliff)
Hilly, tree-covered streets with Tudors and Craftsman homes, close to a walkable district of independent shops and restaurants.
M Streets (Greenland Hills)
Rows of 1920s–1930s Tudor-style homes, popular with buyers who want character close to Lower Greenville and SMU.
Lake Highlands
Family-friendly neighborhood in northeast Dallas, much of it served by Richardson ISD, with mid-century and newer homes.
Preston Hollow and North Dallas
Large lots, custom homes and established ranch houses in north-central Dallas.
Uptown and Downtown
Condos, townhomes and lofts within walking distance of restaurants, offices and the Katy Trail.
Dallas Schools
Dallas ISD serves most of the city, and parts of Dallas fall in Richardson ISD, Plano ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and other districts. Highland Park and University Park are separate towns surrounded by Dallas and are served by Highland Park ISD. Verify the school district for each address you consider.
Getting Around
DART runs one of the larger light rail systems in the country, linking downtown with neighborhoods and suburbs in several directions. Major routes include I-35E, US-75 (Central Expressway), I-30, the Dallas North Tollway and I-635 (LBJ Freeway).
Dallas Homes and Architecture
Dallas homes range from 1920s Tudors and Craftsman bungalows to mid-century ranches, 1980s traditionals and modern new builds. In many central neighborhoods, small older homes are being replaced or expanded, so look closely at what surrounds a property and what the lot allows.
If you plan to expand or rebuild, check whether the property is in a conservation district or historic overlay before you buy. These areas, common in East Dallas and Oak Cliff, have rules about what you can change on the exterior.
Dallas FAQs
Are Highland Park and University Park part of Dallas?
No. They are separate towns surrounded by the City of Dallas, often called the Park Cities, and are served by Highland Park ISD.
Does Dallas have public transit?
Yes. DART operates light rail, buses and other services across Dallas and several surrounding cities, and the TRE commuter rail connects to Fort Worth.
What Dallas neighborhoods have older character homes?
Lakewood, the M Streets, Kessler Park, Winnetka Heights and Munger Place are among the Dallas neighborhoods known for early 20th-century homes.