Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Lake Highlands PID, Dallas

B

20th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Lake Highlands PID is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 24,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
24,630
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$623,000
Household income
$120,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Lake Highlands PID

Lake Highlands PID is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 24,600 residents, homes built around 1977, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 20th of 53 areas in Dallas, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Lake Highlands PID

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $120,600, 71% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Lake Highlands PID

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Lake Highlands PID report card

Each grade compares Lake Highlands PID with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,360, homes cost 5.2x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $120,600, 3.5% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 577 violent crimes per 100k, 3,077 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 25 min, 27% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Lake Highlands PID compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Median household income: $120,60071% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%23 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%17 points higher than Dallas (42%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Home value to income: 5.2x14% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%4 points higher than Dallas (52%)
  • Vacant homes: 12%2 points higher than Dallas (9.5%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BWhite Rock ElementaryElementary, Richardson ISD0.1 mi
  • BLake Highlands MiddleMiddle, Richardson ISD1 mi
  • BLake Highlands High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Lake Highlands PID

Median rent in Lake Highlands PID is $1,360 a month, 8% lower than the Dallas median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $623,000, 94% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,156 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent8% lower than Dallas$1,360$1,472$1,403
Median home value94% higher than Dallas$623,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Dallas5.2x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Dallas56%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Dallas59%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Dallas12%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas197719811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,156
Mortgage payment
$3,410
Property tax
$746
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $623,000 home in Lake Highlands PID, 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

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median household income71% higher than Dallas$120,600$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Dallas3.5%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Dallas9.6%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points higher than Dallas62%38%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Dallas25 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Dallas27%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Dallas2.6%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Dallas95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lake Highlands PID

Under 1828%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6440%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black18%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race3.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Dallas

  1. 1A+West End Historic DistrictMedian rent $2,090
  2. 2A+Cypress WatersMedian rent $1,760
  3. 3A+Roseland CommmunityMedian rent $2,020
  4. 4ALakewoodMedian rent $2,400
  5. 5AHarwood DistrictMedian rent $2,280
  6. 6AKnoxMedian rent $2,220
  7. 7APrestonwoodMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8AUptownMedian rent $2,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Addison CircleAddison
  2. B-Las ColinasIrving
  3. B-North Post Oak EstatesHouston

Questions about Lake Highlands PID

Is Lake Highlands PID a good place to live?

Lake Highlands PID is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 24,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Lake Highlands PID?

Median rent in Lake Highlands PID is $1,360 a month, 8% lower than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $623,000, 94% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Lake Highlands PID?

The closest rated public schools are White Rock Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lake Highlands Middle (middle, rated B) and Lake Highlands High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 17 Census block groups closest to the Lake Highlands PID 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.