Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County
Living in Harwood District, Dallas
5th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-
Harwood District is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Pricey
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (4 of 100)
- Heat wave risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.2 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.2 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | under 0.1 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.3 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 9,230
- Median rent
- $2,280
- Median home value
- $1,072,000
- Household income
- $141,700
- Average commute
- 19 min
- Homes owned
- 9.7%
What it's like to live in Harwood District
Harwood District is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 9,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly rented (90% of homes) and 2% of households with children.
Our grade for Harwood District is A. That puts it 5th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.
Pros of living in Harwood District
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $141,700, 101% higher than the Dallas median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Harwood District
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,280, 55% higher than the Dallas median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Harwood District report card
Each grade compares Harwood District with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D
Median rent $2,280, homes cost 7.6x income.
21 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $141,700, 0.8% unemployed.
86 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.
75 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 577 violent crimes per 100k, 3,077 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A+
Average commute 19 min, 32% work from home.
96 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
86% have a bachelor’s degree.
89 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
7.8% of adults uninsured.
80 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
9.7% of homes owner-occupied.
5 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
96% of homes have broadband.
66 of 100 vs TX areas
Harwood District compared with Dallas
Better than Dallas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 86%48 points higher than Dallas (38%)
- Median household income: $141,700101% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%20 points lower than Dallas (52%)
Worse than Dallas
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 9.7%33 points lower than Dallas (42%)
- Home value to income: 7.6x66% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
- Median rent: $2,28055% higher than Dallas ($1,472)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ADowntown Montessori at Ida B Wells AcademyElementary, Dallas ISD1 mi
- AAlex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyMiddle, Dallas ISD1.9 mi
- CNorth Dallas High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD1.7 mi
Cost of living in Harwood District
Median rent in Harwood District is $2,280 a month, 55% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $1,072,000, 234% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,701 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent55% higher than Dallas | $2,280 | $1,472 | $1,403 |
| Median home value234% higher than Dallas | $1,072,000 | $320,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income66% higher than Dallas | 7.6x | 4.5x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Dallas | 32% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Dallas | 9.7% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points higher than Dallas | 15% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas | 2010 | 1981 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $5,868
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,280
Based on a $1,072,000 home in Harwood District, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income101% higher than Dallas | $141,700 | $70,518 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than Dallas | 0.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line10 points lower than Dallas | 6.3% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher48 points higher than Dallas | 86% | 38% | 34% |
| Average commute27% lower than Dallas | 19 min | 26 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home16 points higher than Dallas | 32% | 16% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit12 points higher than Dallas | 16% | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Dallas | 96% | 91% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Harwood District
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Dallas
- 1A+West End Historic DistrictMedian rent $2,090
- 2A+Cypress WatersMedian rent $1,760
- 3A+Roseland CommmunityMedian rent $2,020
- 4ALakewoodMedian rent $2,400
- 6AKnoxMedian rent $2,220
- 7APrestonwoodMedian rent $1,530
- 8AUptownMedian rent $2,280
- 9ABriggs-Freeman PlazaMedian rent $2,400
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- AHighland VillageHouston
- A+Winlow PlaceHouston
- ATown CenterThe Woodlands
Questions about Harwood District
Is Harwood District a good place to live?
Harwood District is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 9,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Harwood District?
Renters in Harwood District pay a median of $2,280 a month, 55% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $1,072,000, 234% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 7.6x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.
What schools serve Harwood District?
The closest rated public schools are Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy (elementary, rated A), Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy (middle, rated A) and North Dallas High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Harwood District name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.